Deacon Jones Auto Group Makes Donation to Four Oaks Elementary after Strong Turnout at Drive for the Kids™

Four Oaks, NC January 28, 2013 – Back in September 2012 Deacon Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Smithfield partnered with Chrysler’s Drive for the Kids™ program in a fundraising effort to benefit Four Oaks Elementary School.  Turnout for the event and community support was phenomenal and Four Oaks Elementary garnered one of the highest number of test drives in the nation during their event.

 For every community member who participated by taking a test drive in the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan, Deacon Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep donated $10 to the participating school. After having one of the highest numbers of test drives of all the schools that participated, Four Oaks will receive an additional $5000 from Chrysler, making it a total donation of $8,310 from Deacon Jones Auto Group.

 “Fundraising is always tough, especially in today’s economy,” said David Pearce, Principal of Four Oaks Elementary. “Through the Drive for the Kids™ fundraiser with Deacon Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep, the Chrysler brand helped us to raise money to further education and reward those from the community who came out for a test drive with a great experience and additional funding for the school. The Chrysler brand is truly invested in our students and has shown continued support which we are more than thankful to receive.”

 Four Oaks Elementary School plans to use the donation to complete their nature trail and to invest in new technology for their students.  “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to give back to the community and help the next generation as they grow and learn.” said Christina Jones of Deacon Jones Auto Group.

 Christina Jones and Tina Jones of Deacon Jones Auto Group will present the check to the staff and administration of Four Oaks Elementary School on Tuesday, January 29th, during the PTA meeting at Four Oaks Elementary.