FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2007--AmeriCredit
Corp. (NYSE:ACF) today announced selection of its primary
philanthropic initiatives, or "Signature Events," for 2007, which will
benefit the March of Dimes, Salvation Army and United Way. AmeriCredit
has proudly supported both the March of Dimes and United Way for more
than 10 consecutive years and Salvation Army for the last six years in
a row. AmeriCredit's Canadian team members will support the United Way
and Salvation Army, along with a new organization receiving the
company's support this year, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Canada. These philanthropic initiatives were chosen based on employee
interest, breadth of communities and people served, and availability
of volunteer opportunities for AmeriCredit team members.
"AmeriCredit believes in building relationships, not just with
auto dealers and customers, but with our communities as well," said
AmeriCredit President and CEO Dan Berce. "Our employees are generous
with their time and resources, and they value these organizations that
create solutions for so many people in need."
To encourage employee participation in charitable organizations,
AmeriCredit offers team members eight hours of paid time off to
volunteer each quarter. The company also contributes to the nonprofit
agencies for which its employees volunteer. As part of its "Dollars
for Doers" program, AmeriCredit donates $5 for every hour, up to 50
hours per year, that team members spend volunteering outside of work
hours.
In 2006, AmeriCredit and its employees supported more than 100
local and national charities through contributions of time and money.
About AmeriCredit
AmeriCredit Corp. (NYSE:ACF) is a leading independent automobile
finance company that provides financing solutions indirectly through
auto dealers and directly to consumers in the United States and
Canada. AmeriCredit has approximately 1 million customers and $14
billion in managed auto receivables. The Company was founded in 1992
and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit
www.americredit.com.
CONTACT: AmeriCredit Corp., Fort Worth
John Hoffmann, 817-302-7627
or
Amy Allen, 817-302-7423
SOURCE: AmeriCredit Corp.