UPS Pairs its Driving Experts with Local Teenagers
Safety in Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro AtlantaSeptember 24, 2010
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, accounting for more than one in three teenage deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The UPS Foundation has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) on a national program to teach safe driving techniques to teens – UPS Road CodeSM. This program is based in large part on the same safety training used with UPS’s own drivers.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is proud to have been selected to receive a grant this year to implement UPS Road Code, bringing this critical life-saving initiative to hundreds of teenagers at our Club(s).
The UPS Foundation has given $2 million to this cause nationally through its three-year partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The program, now in its second year, is expected to reach a total of more than 4,000 teens.
About The UPS Foundation
Founded in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation’s major initiatives include programs that support community safety, non-profit effectiveness, economic and global literacy, environmental sustainability and diversity. The UPS Foundation pursues these initiatives by identifying specific projects where its support can help produce a measurable social impact. In 2009, The UPS Foundation donated more than $43 million US to charitable organizations worldwide. Visit community.ups.com for more information about UPS's community involvement.
