Recently, Melloy Dodge approached the Ten-82 Foundation with a donation of a fully- loaded 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi Sport Edition to be raffled off as part of one of the non-profit organization’s recent fundraisers.
The proceeds from this raffle will be used to support the foundation, which benefits police officers, fire fighters, and military members who encounter personal hardships not otherwise covered by insurance. The raffle of the Melloy Dodge Ram truck raised over $6,600, most of which has already been disbursed to those in need.
About the Ten-82 Foundation
The Ten-82 Foundation was started four years ago by members of the Rio Rancho Police Department and the Bernalillo County Sheriff Department. They identified a specific need for a foundation that could be available at a moment’s notice to help officers and other personnel who risk their lives on a daily basis for their communities and their country. The Ten-82 Foundation makes it possible to help immediately when the need arises and eliminates the challenge of having to gather the necessary financial support at the most critical time.
To date, the Ten-82 Foundation has helped members of over a dozen public agencies, including local law enforcement, Veterans of Foreign Wars, The US Army and US Air Force and the Rio Rancho High School football program. The funds have supported recipients with everything from covering funeral costs of family members to medical bills for cancer treatments.
Melloy Dodge’s Civic Duty and Community Focus
Melloy Dodge is an active member of the Albuquerque community. Ever since its inception as a dealership in 1955, the team at Melloy Dodge have focused on civic duty and pride by participating in and organizing events that have a community focus. The long heritage of community service has another highlight with the dealership’s affiliation with the Ten-82 foundation.
This recent donation of a Dodge Ram truck is just one of many charitable events that the dealership has participated in during recent months. The dealership also provides vehicles for other raffles to raise money for foundations that provide scholarships to students in the local communities they serve. Other groups have also benefited from Melloy Dodge’s generosity, including the Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, which works to keep local communities safe and enjoyable for all.
The dealership continues to pursue other ways in which it can illustrate to its customers and the community that it believes businesses can play a major role in civic assistance and public support. Whether it is scholarship aid or funds to help those in dire need, Melloy Dodge believes their role in the community is so much more than just selling vehicles and handling car repairs; it is about generating a sustainable and close-knit feeling where people truly care about each other.
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