ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 20, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. (Nasdaq:MNRO), a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, has partnered with United Way of Greater Rochester for its 2010 LIVE UNITED Campaign. In memory of the Company's founder, Charles August, and as part of its ongoing commitment to the Rochester community, Monro Muffler Brake will match dollar-for-dollar every new or increased individual donation to United Way's 2010 LIVE UNITED Campaign that is earmarked for crisis services in the Rochester area, up to $100,000. Additionally, throughout the 19 states that it operates in, Monro and its employees are expected to donate a total of $450,000 to the United Way campaigns to support the local communities that the Company serves. The Campaign will run through June 2, 2010.
"We are excited to be partnering with the United Way of Greater Rochester to help create meaningful results that can strengthen the local community," said John Van Heel, President of Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. "Through our sponsorship of the Monro Muffler/Brake Challenge, we are committed to doubling the impact of all donations made to crisis services – those that provide vital items including food, clothing and shelter to those in need in the Rochester area. Continuing Chuck August's commitment to the Rochester area is very important to all of us at Monro, and we are confident that we can help United Way reach their fundraising goals for 2010 in Rochester and the local communities we operate in."
As part of its 2010 LIVE UNITED Campaign, United Way recognized crisis services as one of five strategic community priorities that threaten the stability of many families and individuals based on extensive feedback from those living in the Rochester area. The additional four priorities include: Early Childhood, School Age Youth, Aging and Disability Services. Dollars raised in this year's campaign will directly affect funding, focused on prevention and programs that are proven to work, in each impact area.
To learn more about the challenge grants and the 2010 LIVE UNITED Campaign or to make a donation, visit www.uwrochester.org or www.liveunited.org for areas outside of Rochester, NY.
About Monro Muffler Brake
Monro Muffler Brake operates a chain of stores providing automotive undercar repair and tire services in the United States, operating under the brand names of Monro Muffler Brake and Service, Mr. Tire, Tread Quarters Discount Tires, Autotire and Tire Warehouse. The Company currently operates 787 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maine, Illinois and Missouri. Monro's stores provide a full range of services for brake systems, steering and suspension systems, tires, exhaust systems and many vehicle maintenance services.