PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota is taking bold steps to support working parents as the company adds four, all-new childcare centers across its manufacturing footprint. New centers will serve parents at Toyota North Carolina, Toyota Mississippi, Toyota Alabama and Toyota West Virginia, building upon two existing childcare facilities for Toyota's Kentucky and Indiana plants. Building a Brighter Future: Toyota Invests in Childcare Centers for Manufacturing Team Members Building a Brighter Fu ...

Core Insights - The Big Summer Giveback initiative, launched by Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) and Toyota, aims to support educational equity by providing essential school supplies to students in under-resourced schools [1][2] - Since its inception in 2022, the initiative has raised over $5.6 million and assisted more than 200,000 students through KINF's Supply A Student program [2][3] - The 2025 initiative is expected to reach over 77,000 students, providing them with new backpacks and school supplies [4] Company Engagement - Over 57 Toyota dealerships are contributing an additional $10,000 each to their local communities, enhancing the program's local impact [5] - From August 1 to September 2, 2025, Toyota will donate $3.00 to KINF for every eligible oil change with tire rotation at participating service centers [6] Community Impact - The Supply A Student program targets schools where 70% or more of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, promoting equal access to quality education [3][8] - The collaboration between KINF and Toyota emphasizes the importance of community support and aims to create lasting change in underserved areas [7]

Core Points - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and its partners are donating over $600,000 for flood relief efforts in Kerr County and the Texas Hill Country following the July 4th flash floods [1][2] - The relief efforts include contributions to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country's Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, matching contributions, in-kind donations, and volunteerism [1][4] Group 1: Donation and Relief Efforts - The donation will support vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts in affected communities such as Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort [4] - TMNA is implementing a Dealer Match Program, matching contributions from eligible Toyota and Lexus dealers up to $10,000 [6] - Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is offering payment relief options to affected customers, including extensions and deferred payments [5] Group 2: Community Commitment - Gulf States Toyota emphasizes its commitment to supporting local communities during hardships, reflecting the company's roots in Texas [3] - Team members at the San Antonio manufacturing plant are collecting essential supplies and donations to aid ongoing relief efforts [7] - Toyota's ongoing sustainable development commitments include partnerships with organizations like the American Red Cross for disaster response [8] Group 3: Company Overview - Toyota has been a significant presence in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, focusing on sustainable mobility through its brands and dealerships [9] - As of 2025, Toyota employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. and has produced over 35 million vehicles at its manufacturing plants [10] - Toyota Financial Services, with approximately 3,800 employees and over $150 billion in assets, provides finance and related products for Toyota in the U.S. [12][13]