SAGINAW, Mich. – Dec. 18, 2017 – Nexteer Automotive employees know it’s always better to give than to receive. For the ninth consecutive year, Nexteer employees are showing their holiday spirit by donating 95 new pairs of shoes, along with hats and gloves, to students of Henry Doerr Head Start in Buena Vista Charter Township as part of the Shoes That Fit program.
Nexteer employees distributed the shoes and winter accessories to Henry Doerr Head Start students at a Dec. 18 Christmas program. Over its nine-year history, Nexteer’s Shoes That Fit program has given more than 2,600 shoes to local preschoolers.
“Nexteer employees know that giving is the reason for the season, which is why, year after year, they continue the Shoes That Fit program. This is a perfect time of year for giving, and nothing makes that clearer than seeing these children’s faces light up,” said Myiesha Smith, North American Community Affairs Specialist for Nexteer. “Due to tough economic circumstances, some families aren’t able to afford new shoes. By filling this basic need, the students can focus on their studies.”
This year’s event also garnered a $260 donation from Advantage Technical Resourcing, a Nexteer employment contract agency, as well as a donation of socks from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter.
The local chapter of Shoes That Fit was started in 2009 by the Breakfast of Champions Men’s Club as a grassroots initiative aimed at boosting self-esteem among local students.
“Our team members are demonstrating their commitment to bettering the communities they live in,” said Smith. “Giving back is part of our corporate culture, and this program is just one of many that Nexteer participates in throughout the entire year around the globe. We plan on continuing to embrace the holiday spirit throughout all of 2018 in all of our global regions where our Nexteer families live, work and raise their families.”
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Nexteer Automotive – A Leader in Intuitive Motion Control – is a multi-billion-dollar global steering and driveline business delivering electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steering columns and driveline systems, as well as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving technologies for original equipment manufacturers. The company’s global workforce of over 13,000 serves more than 50 customers in every major region of the world. The company has 24 manufacturing plants, five regional engineering centers and 12 customer service centers strategically located in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Nexteer Automotive’s customers include BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, GM, PSA Group, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China. nexteer.com
