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Yanmar America president Jeff Albright presents Rachel Castillo of Advocates for Children with the donation at a ceremony at Yanmar’s Adairsville Headquarters.
Yanmar America president Jeff Albright presents Rachel Castillo of Advocates for Children with the donation at a ceremony at Yanmar’s Adairsville Headquarters.

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Yanmar America Presents Advocates for Children with Donation

Adairsville, Georgia (August 23, 2022) - Yanmar America has announced a donation to Advocates for Children, a non-profit organization that provides services to children and families who have been the victims of abuse and neglect. Jeff Albright, President of Yanmar America presented the donation to Rachel Castillo, President & CEO of Advocates for Children at a ceremony at Yanmar’s Adairsville headquarters.

“The strength of our community is built on the bonds of our families and our children, and Advocates for Children provides various programs to reduce the incidence of child abuse and make a real, positive impact on families,” said Jeff Albright, President of Yanmar America. “As a part of the local community, Yanmar America is proud to support society through its volunteer activities and donations.”

This donation represents money raised by Yanmar America employees through bake drives, raffles, weekly jeans days, participation in Advocates for Children’s own duck derby, and other activities.

“Advocates for Children thanks Yanmar America for its generous donation,” said Rachel Castillo. “The support of our corporate partners is crucial in helping us deliver services to the community.”

Yanmar America’s cooperation builds on previous work with children’s charities and is part of its ongoing engagement with the local community, to support people’s lives and realize a better future for all.

About Yanmar America Corporation

Yanmar America Corporation, located in Adairsville, GA, is the regional headquarters of Yanmar Co., Ltd. a global company based in Osaka, Japan. Yanmar Co. Ltd. was established in 1912, and in 1933 became the world's first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine. Today, Yanmar is a recognized leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced performance diesel engines and diesel-powered equipment, as well as gas engine-based energy systems. Yanmar America Corporation is located at 101 International Parkway, Adairsville, GA 30103. For more information, please visit yanmar.com/us.

About Advocates for Children

Advocates for Children provides services to children and families who have been the victims of abuse and neglect. Advocates also offer multiple layers of personal care through an array of programs to reduce the incidence of child abuse. Advocates serves 11 Northwest Georgia counties offering safety, comfort, and hope to children, youth, and families every year.

Advocates for Children: https://advochild.org/

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Yanmar America Marketing
101 International Parkway
Adairsville, GA 30103
770-877-7824

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