ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) concluded their “Week of Caring” with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s) to bring comfort and joy to patients and their families. The week-long giveback initiative brought together over 250 MBUSA employee volunteers to participate in a variety of activities to brighten and uplift patients’ spirits. “Week of Caring” served as the MBUSA employee kick-off event to celebrate the recently announced multi-year partnership with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, specifically through the support of Arthur M. Blank Hospital. MBUSA is pleased to support a unique opportunity to provide new possibilities for generations of children to come.
To kick off the week, employee volunteers gathered at MBUSA headquarters to make no-sew blankets, which will provide comfort and warmth to patients and hospital visitors. Additionally, they crafted customized empowerment bracelets and delivered heartfelt, hand-written letters for patients and families in need of encouragement. Ending the week on a high note, MBUSA employee volunteers were on-site at Scottish Rite Hospital, serving breakfast to hospital patients and their families and hosting a love-themed patient party to spread positivity and excitement.
“Week of Caring,” which is part of MBUSA's national corporate social responsibility mission, Driving Your Future, underscores the brand's dedication to supporting and empowering the next generation and making a lasting and meaningful impact in communities in need.
“At Mercedes-Benz USA, we believe in the power of compassion and community to make a difference. Through our dedicated multi-year commitment with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, we are committed to supporting the invaluable services they provide to ensure children’s wellbeing in Georgia and beyond – and our ‘Week of Caring’ initiative is a testament to that promise.”
Dimitris Psillakis, President and CEO of MBUSA
“We are grateful to work alongside organizations like Mercedes-Benz USA to create moments of hope and healing within our community. Their unwavering commitment, dedicated team, compassionate volunteers, and generous support has brought immeasurable joy and comfort to our patients and their families.”
Emily Crowley, Development Officer, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
As the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is dedicated to help make sure all children have access to the specialized care they need.
For more information on how MBUSA supports its communities, please visit: http://www.mbusa.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility. For more information on Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, please visit https://www.choa.org/.
About Mercedes-Benz USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 18 model lines ranging from the sporty GLA SUV to the flagship S-Class and the dynamic all-electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.mbvans.com. Accredited journalists can visit our media site at media.mbusa.com.
Driving Your Future is Mercedes-Benz USA's corporate social responsibility initiative to support educational programs that empower the next generation. As part of our commitment to positively impact communities where employees live and work, MBUSA has partnered with Safe Kids Worldwide and Junior Achievement USA to create and support programs focused on technology and sustainability, career readiness, and injury prevention to help the next generation succeed. To learn more about Driving Your Future, please visit www.mbusa.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility.
About Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
As the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is the trusted leader in caring for kids. The not-for-profit organization’s mission is to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow through more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs, top healthcare professionals, and leading research and technology. Children’s is one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country, managing more than one million patient visits annually at three hospitals, Marcus Autism Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, urgent care centers and neighborhood locations. Consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has impacted the lives of kids in Georgia, across the United States and around the world for more than 100 years thanks to generous support from the community.
