Chicagoland's new-car dealers will be holding month-long fundraising to support the USO of Illinois.
Kicking off the program is the eighth USO Barbecue for the Troops, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Dealerships are encouraging the community to stop in anytime to make a donation to the USO of Illinois between the kick-off date until the rest of the month.
Donations will also be accepted online through participating dealership websites or at DriveChicago.com, according to PR Newswire.
"Despite these challenging times, it's evident that dealers want to make a difference," said Chicago Automobile Trade Association Chairman Kevin Keefe. "The mentality to help others is deeply rooted within local car dealers, and they're among the first to roll up their sleeves and help when people need it most. While the USO Barbecue for the Troops campaign is just one of many charitable initiatives that dealers support, it's a perfect example of how these local businesses can rally their communities like not many can to all come together around one great cause."
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