For three consecutive years Charity Motors has donated $50,000 to ten local charities, said Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, who called a press conference to announce the donations of $5,000 of each recipient, compliments of Charity Motors. The County Executive was asked to select the charities because he is aware of the needs of the community, said Carl Collins, president and CEO of Charity Motors. The Charity recipients are (1) Vietnam Veterans of America, (2) The Salvation Army of North Oakland County, (3) Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Oakland County, (4) Food Bank of Oakland County, (5) Leader Dogs for the Blind, (6) Lighthouse of Oakland County, (7) Michigan Association of Leadership Development, (8) Pontiac Rescue Mission, (9) Promise Village Home for Children, (10) The Rainbow Connection.

(pictured left to right) Carl Collins of Charity Motors, Sheriff Robert Ficano, Boxing Manager Emanual Steward, DeWayne Hayes, Judge Greg Mathis

Charity Motors was a major event sponsor for the Alzheimer's Association's Chocolate Jubilee at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dearborn. The fundraiser, chaired by Ayme Makupson of UPN Channel 50, bought together other generous sponsors and supporters of Alzheimer's Association programs. Representatives of all metro Detroit TV stations were in attendance to support this worthwhile cause. It's always a pleasure saying "yes" to the Alzheimer's Association and equally rewarding to share in the scrumptious chocolates provided for guests.

3,000 needy children received clothing and toys during the annual Christmas party founded by Delores Bennett. Gerald Overton, Charity Motor's board member and Maxine Willis, Hostess of Key Kids, WDWB - 20 TV, proudly presents Charity Motors' $6,000 donation to Adopt-A-Child Program.

Michigan Humane Society Telethon 2001, which aired on UPN 50 in January, was successful with the support of Charity Motors and other sponsors. Rick Frazier, Charity Motors consultant, presents host Ayme Makupson with a check for $30,000. Michigan Humane Society supporters can help MHS throughout the year. Donating vehicles to Charity Motors and specifying the Michigan Humane Society, as the recipient of their donation will mean more money to help feed, shelter and care for animals protected by the MHS.

Carl Collins, President and CEO of Charity Motors is presented The Order of Excalibur from Brenda Miller of the American Cancer Society in honor of Charity Motors' generous contributions.