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ADVANTAGE BECOMES HUB FOR ASSISTING HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS IN EL PASO, TEXAS

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (September 2005). On September 7, 2005, Advantage Rent-A-Car, El Paso, Texas became a donation relief station for the community offering assistance to victims of Hurricane Katrina. KLAQ and Power 102 did live remotes to provide public awareness announcements and promote good will. Hairdressers and two massage therapists were on hand to provide free services to the victims.

A unique situation occurred in El Paso and in cities throughout the United States with a culmination of businesses across industries gathering together to create a central ‘help’ point for the hurricane victims and once again displaying the real face of America under crisis. Representatives from the El Paso CVB were there to accept and organize donations from the community. Additionally, represented were the Mayor’s office, the Sheriff’s office, the local chapter of the American Red Cross and Progressive Insurance staff delivering an assortment of staple emergency items such as bandages, over the counter medications, water, toiletries and clothing. Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurant was on site serving free hotdogs to all donors. In addition to filling two fifteen passenger vans with donations from the community-at-large, over $2,200 in cash was raised for the victims.

“This is an amazing example of how a community pulls together to aide one another – and the initiative was led by Patricia Garrett, District Sales Manager for Advantage Rent A Car”, said Mitch Osborn, Regional Director, Advantage Rent A Car. “We are all proud to have participated in making the difference for those affected by this devastating storm.”