Arlington, Texas – General Motors Arlington Assembly today announces grants totaling $160,000 to local nonprofit recipients to support STEM and community development.
“We’ve called Arlington home for nearly 70 years and grants like these play an important part of the connection between the community and our plant,” said John Urbanic, Arlington Assembly plant executive director. “We succeed together, and we overcome challenges together. We’re honored to support the community in which we live and work through each of these Community Impact Grants.”
2023 grants include:
- $50,000 to University of Texas Arlington Foundation, University Crossroads to support the Great Minds in STEM, YES! Summit sponsorship and Arlington-based STEM development. The Foundation plays a vital role in educating historically underserved students in the North Texas region.
- $30,000 to Arlington ISD for work in STEM education including a Number’s Sense program and STEM-related programming at Pearcy Elementary.
- $20,000 to Arlington Life Shelter which is committed to assisting individuals and families impacted by homelessness in North Texas and creating paths to self-sufficiency.
- $30,000 to Community Learning Center to support local veterans with education and training for employment opportunities.
- $15,000 to Junior Achievement of the Chisolm Trail to inspire and prepare young people to succeed through the JA Entrepreneurship and Innovation Academy.
- $15,000 to SER Jobs for Progress National Inc. in the areas of education, training, employment, business, and economic opportunity, with an emphasis on the needs of the local Hispanic community.
“These nonprofit organizations all share our goal to continually strengthen the Arlington community and surrounding area,” said Urbanic. “Supporting these organizations is important because they provide vital services to groups and individuals within the greater Arlington community. We thank each of these organizations for the important work they do for Arlington.”
Since 2019, GM Arlington Assembly has made substantial philanthropic investments into the Arlington area through contributions totaling $880,000.
Since 2019, GM has provided more than $13 million through the Community Impact Grants program. These grants align with the company’s overarching philanthropic priorities focused on STEM Education, Vehicle and Road safety and Community Development, as well as targeted investments that enhance the quality of life in facility communities around the world.
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About GM Arlington Assembly
Arlington Assembly produces the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL and the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and the 682 horsepower Escalade V. It exports vehicles to over 30 countries. The plant currently employs over 5,400 and has employed tens of thousands since opening in 1954. It currently operates six days a week over three shifts. Despite many challenges the plant set a 70-year monthly production record in March 2023 of over 34,000 vehicles.
About General Motors
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at gm.com.