HMGMA Invests $150,000 in United Way to Serve Coastal Georgia Families
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) is reinforcing its deep commitment to the coastal Georgia region with a $150,000 donation to two United Way chapters that serve as critical safety nets for families and individuals in crisis.
The donation includes $100,000 to United Way of the Coastal Empire and $50,000 to United Way of Southeast Georgia. In close collaboration with United Way leadership, HMGMA worked to ensure that long-standing nonprofit partners, including The Salvation Army of Savannah, Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity, and Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, will continue to receive financial support as part of this contribution. Both chapters will use the funds to address pressing regional issues, such as disaster recovery, food insecurity, homelessness and access to essential services.
“The United Way’s deep roots in the community and its proven ability to respond to urgent needs make it an ideal partner as we work to support the places our Meta Pros call home,” said HMGMA Chief Administrative Officer Brent Stubbs. “This donation reflects our belief that strong communities build strong companies. As HMGMA continues to grow, we are equally committed to growing our impact on addressing local needs. We’re proud to stand alongside United Way and the many nonprofits that serve on the front lines of our region’s greatest challenges.”
The announcement was made during a press conference today on the manufacturing floor of HMGMA’s state-of-the-art electrified vehicle plant in Bryan County. Board members and leadership from United Way of Coastal Georgia, United Way of Southeast Georgia, The Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity and Second Harvest were in attendance to celebrate the occasion and speak to the impact the investment would have on strengthening the community.
Both United Way chapters spoke of the impact the investment would have on the communities they serve.
“We are deeply grateful for Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America’s incredible generosity and commitment to our community,” said Kimberly Waller, president and CEO of United Way of the Coastal Empire. “This meaningful investment exemplifies the caring power of our community, strengthening our impact and fueling our mission to improve lives throughout the Coastal Empire.”
“We are incredibly grateful to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America for this generous investment in our region’s wellbeing,” said Carey Cassedy, executive director of the United Way of Southeast Georgia. “This contribution will help expand access to essential resources like housing assistance, childcare and vital health services. HMGMA’s commitment to our community is more than financial – it’s a partnership rooted in shared values and a vision for a stronger, more resilient Southeast Georgia.”
ABOUT HMGMA
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) is Hyundai Motor Group’s first dedicated Electrified Vehicle mass-production plant located in Bryan County, GA. The new plant boasts a highly connected, automated, and flexible manufacturing system, which organically connects all elements of the EV ecosystem to realize customer value. The Georgia facility will become an intelligent manufacturing plant. All processes of production—order collection, procurement, logistics and production—are optimized utilizing AI and data. The innovative manufacturing system also helps create a human-centered work environment with robots assisting human workers.
ABOUT UNITED WAY OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE
The mission of United Way of the Coastal Empire is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. United Way conducts an annual fundraising campaign and invests Community Fund dollars in nonprofit programs and services that provide a safety net for the most vulnerable and pathways for upward mobility to help everyone in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Long counties thrive. United Way is a volunteer-driven organization that involves hundreds of community leaders, professionals, and other volunteers in every aspect of our business, including fundraising, marketing, and funding decisions, to ensure that donors’ donations are truly making a difference. For more information, please visit www.uwce.org.
ABOUT UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST GEORGIA
United Way of Southeast Georgia is dedicated to improving lives and strengthening our community by mobilizing the caring power of people and resources. United Way of Southeast Georgia is committed to improving the health, education, and financial stability. By uniting people, businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders, we create meaningful, lasting change and address the most pressing local needs.
Through strategic investments in local programs and collaborative partnerships, we help individuals and families access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive—today and into the future. Grounded in local values and driven by volunteers, United Way of Southeast Georgia works ever day to strengthen the communities we call home.
To learn more, get help, or get involved, visit www.unitedwaysega.org
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Bianca Johnson
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA)
(912) 677-6027
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