Blog Archives: January 2007

Blair H. Taylor, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Urban League announced today the pledge of $2.5 million by Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA Inc. to the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative which is a part of the League’s new five-year Strategic Plan. The announcement came with Toyota’s presentation of a $500,000 check for 2007 to the League. This is the first multi-million dollar corporate donation to the neighborhood change strategy which was approved by the Los Angeles Urban League Board of Directors in late 2006. “This is another outstanding show of long-term support for our community and Toyota is to be commended,” said Taylor. “Toyota Motors Sales, USA Inc. is a longstanding, committed partner. With this pledge of support and check for 2007, Toyota has reaffirmed its steadfast belief in the viability and potential of the underserved communities in South Los Angeles and they continue to stand with us as we undertake the revitalization of the neighborhoods surrounding Crenshaw High School.” “Toyota is wholly committed to the South Los Angeles community. We are confident that under the leadership of the Los Angeles Urban League, along with the support of leading civic and community partners, the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative will have a lasting and positive impact for years to come,” said Toyota Group Vice President and LAUL Board Chairman Irving A. Miller. ‘Toyota is honored to be counted among the supporters of this vital initiative and we encourage other businesses and corporations to get involved in this movement.”