Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) teamed up with Atlanta Falcons star and brand ambassador Grady Jarrett to hand out brand new shoes to students at Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy in Atlanta. The day-long event was part of MBUSA’s “Holiday Love Celebration” giveback with Shoes That Fit – a nonprofit organization that gives children new athletic shoes, so they are better equipped to attend school with dignity and joy.
“In the spirit of giving, Mercedes-Benz is proud to continue our work with ‘Shoes That Fit’ to ensure every child walks confidently into a brighter future. We believe in empowering young minds to nurture their success, and we’re thrilled to be able to fulfill that commitment this holiday season.”
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The giveback program, which is part of MBUSA’s national corporate social responsibility mission, Driving Your Future, captures the essence of the holiday season and demonstrates the brand’s commitment to empower the next generation.
“In the spirit of giving, Mercedes-Benz is proud to continue our work with ‘Shoes That Fit’ to ensure every child walks confidently into a brighter future. We believe in empowering young minds to nurture their success, and we’re thrilled to be able to fulfill that commitment this holiday season.”
Dimitris Psillakis, President and CEO of MBUSA
In support of this year’s “Holiday Love Celebration,” Jarrett helped MBUSA employee volunteers deliver shoes and bring holiday cheer to students at MBUSA partner school Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy. Freddie the Falcon and the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders were also in attendance. The winter wonderland themed celebration featured a photo booth display, tasty holiday cookies, live DJ, snow machine and more. MBUSA will also deliver new shoes to every attending student at Atlanta-based Leonora P. Miles Intermediate Elementary and Jacksonville-based Windy Hill Elementary School.
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