Car Dealers Boost Anderson Animal Shelter

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association has donated $1,500 to the Anderson Animal Shelter of South Elgin as part of its Chicagoland Dealers Care program, according to a release.

The Chicagoland Dealers Care program was created to help deliver support and advocacy of the efforts by the Chicagoland dealers to support charities and civic organizations.

“The Anderson Animal Shelter thrives on generosity from the local community,” Jack Graff, Anderson Animal Shelter executive director, said in a release. “The support from the Chicagoland Dealers Care program and St. Charles Toyota is critical in helping us fund programs to provide exceptional and ethical services to mistreated animals.”

According to the release, St. Charles Toyota has contributed financial support to the Anderson Animal Shelter, which pushes for the humane treatment of animals through care, education and outreach programs. St. Charles Toyota General Sales Manager Steven Alf describes his commitment to the shelter as “very near and dear” to his heart.

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association has been a longtime supporter of local nonprofit organizations. Since 1992, the association has raised more than $32 million for significant Chicago charities during the annual First Look for Charity black-tie event, held the evening before the Chicago Auto Show opens to the public.

“The Chicagoland Dealers Care program began in 2008 as an effort to deliver year-round support to local charities and amplify the efforts already put forth by Chicagoland new-car dealers,” said Kurt Schiele, chairman of the CATA.

More information about the Chicagoland Dealers Care program is available at ChicagolandDealersCare.com.

More information about Anderson Animal Shelter is available by calling 847-697-2880 or going online to AndersonAnimalShelter.org.