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D.A.R.E. Launches Auto Donation Effort in NJ
Proceeds to Benefit Existing and New Anti-Drug Programs in NJ Schools
| Source: D.A.R.E. New Jersey
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 26, 2007) - D.A.R.E., the Drug Abuse Resistance Education
program, which impacts the lives of millions of school children worldwide,
announced today that a special charitable giving program is being launched
in the state of NJ. Building on D.A.R.E.'s highly successful efforts in
the state, the program will focus on asking consumers to donate their
existing vehicles, in any condition, to help NJ school children and, at the
same time, enjoy a deduction on their 2007 tax returns.
"This new program expands on our existing efforts in NJ and offers
residents of the state a way to give and also receive," stated Nick
DeMauro, Chairman and CEO of D.A.R.E. NJ. "We have partnered with Auto
Exchange of Sayreville, NJ, a regional leader in the vehicle action and
salvage business, to ensure that both D.A.R.E, and individuals who donate
their vehicles get the most for their efforts."
Interested parties can call Auto Exchange at 1-800-222-0829 or send an
email to donate@autoexchangenj.com to arrange for their vehicle to be
picked up and/or towed, free of charge. In addition, all NJ residents who
donate their vehicle will receive a $50 gift card for the holidays.
About D.A.R.E.
Founded in 1983 by a former Los Angeles police officer, D.A.R.E. impacts
the lives of millions of school children around the world, by educating all
key audiences -- parents, children in elementary, middle and high schools,
educators, etc. -- about the dangers of drugs. Currently, many school
districts in the US and in 43 other countries teach D.A.R.E., as well as
over 95% of NJ schools. The curriculum is developed by top educators, and
disseminated by trained officers. A study recently published in the Journal
of the National Medical Association demonstrated that D.A.R.E. is highly
effective in preventing smoking. Students that completed the D.A.R.E.
program were five times less likely to start smoking compared to youngsters
who did not participate in D.A.R.E.
About Auto Exchange
Since 1979, Auto Exchange has been a regional leader in providing service
and security in the salvage recovery industry. We strive to provide the
highest level of service to both our selling and buying customers in an
effort to streamline the pick-up to sale process, connect vehicles to
buyers and maximize the net recovery on all salvage vehicles. A
professional auctioneer conducts our auction and our management team has
over 80 years of combined industry experience. As a result, our pool
delivers the highest possible return on salvage vehicles.