KIA AMERICA DONATES $150,000 TO MAUI WILDFIRE RELIEF EFFORTS

Aug 19, 2023

Community matters to us here at Classic Kia, and we’re proud to be part of the Kia America family, especially A few days ago, on August 16th, Kia America announced that $150,000 in donations will be made to the American Red Cross and Hawaii Community Foundation to help with relief and response efforts for the devastating wildfires in Hawaii. The American Red Cross will receive $100,000 and Hawaii Community Foundation will receive $50,000.

Additionally, Ken Garff Automotive Group, who owns seven Aloha Kia dealerships on Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii, is providing relief support to employees and their families as well as 6 Kia vehicles with drivers for 60 days of community service; the drivers will help with logistical needs for Maui and Lahaina communities. Additionally the Hawaiian auto group donated $50,000 in financial contributions to the Hawaii Community Foundation with a direct match from Kia America.

In total, the Kia America family and Ken Garff Automotive Group have collectively donated $200,000 to the Maui relief efforts.

The Hawaiian Community Foundation is an established, highly respected and very involved organization in the Hawaiian community. They’re renowned locally for their help in supporting local initiatives that support Hawaiian culture.

In addition, Kia Finance America will be providing financial hardship assistance to those impacted customers who are eligible for payment relief solutions.

$1,000 cash rebate on all new 2023-2024 Kia models for customers who provide proof of vehicle or home damage caused by the Maui wildfire that originated August 2023 and purchase from a qualified Kia dealer. Proof of damage to be provided by a valid insurance claim form.

Current customers affected by the disaster can contact KFA at (866) 331-5632 to discuss financial hardship support options.
Maui Disaster Relief Buyer and Owners Program available through 11/30/2023

These latest donations are a further extension of Kia’s “Accelerate the Good” charitable initiative, which has provided more than $22 million to those in need since 2019. In addition to the donations to the American Red Cross and The Hawaii Community Foundation, Kia has made donations to causes that include treating childhood illness, helping to fight hunger and homelessness, relief for victims of natural disasters, and aid for military families.