Thursday, June 17, 1999
Toyota donates $20,500 to Blue Ash tornado relief
BY WALT SCHAEFER
The Cincinnati Enquirer
BLUE ASH — Toyota will donate $20,500 to Blue Ash Revitalization Inc. — a non-profit community group established by the city to provide long-term relief from damage from the April 9 tornado, Mayor James Sumner said.
“Toyota's donation brings our total to approximately $100,000 to assist residents and small businesses,” said Deputy City Manager Bruce Henry, who also is a trustee of the community group.
Toyota's contribution joins a $20,000 contribution from Lighting Systems Inc., a Blue Ash business; $50,000 from the city; and a $100 donation from Gene Schuman, a member of the Blue Ash Revitalization board.
The automaker has a regional sales office here. The company employs about 1,500 people in Greater Cincinnati.
There also will be a benefit concert at 8 p.m. June 25 by Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter John McCutcheon at Raymond Walters College off Plainfield Road.
Three company affiliates joined in making the Toyota contribution — Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Toyota Motor Sales and Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
“We realize the recovery efforts in the Blue Ash area will take many months,” said Jim Wiseman, vice president of external affairs for Toyota's Erlanger North American manufacturing headquarters. “We hope our contribution will help make the rebuilding process easier for the victims.”
The mayor said the money will be used primarily to pay for structural repairs and reforestation not covered by in surance or other financial assistance.
The concert is expected to raise between $5,000 and $15,000, Mr. Henry said.
General admission is $30; preferred seating $50. The concert is sponsored by The Community Press, Baldwin Piano and Organ Co., Brightsides Audio, Kwik-Kopy Printing and Blue Ash Hotel. Reservations and information: 745-7505.
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