El Paso, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/22/2011 -- Viva Auto Group, an El Paso Chevy, Ford, Dodge Chrysler, Jeep, RAM, Nissan, Kia Mitsubishi and Suzuki dealer, will be giving a $5,525 check to the USO on March 19th. The local chapter of the USO helps over 28,000 soldiers and their families overseas. Viva Auto Group would like to say more than just say “Thanks,” they’d like to help. Viva Auto Group couldn’t be more proud to give back to our men and women in uniform.

This check not only represents money from Viva Auto Group, but also generous local donations. The check presentation will take place at Viva Chevy at 5915 Montana @ Bassett Place and the USO mobile cantina will be at Viva Chevy from 12:00 to 3:00. The check will be presented at 1:00.

The USO has a long and distinguished history of providing entertainment and comfort to American troops serving overseas and at home. They currently have over 160 centers in 11 countries, including the US. Contrary to popular belief, they are a private non-profit organization that relies on the contributions from ordinary citizens. Their fundraising events have at times changed the course of American consciousness: it was in a 1942 USO-produced film starring Ronald Reagan that popularized the song God Bless America.

Viva Auto Group’s History With The El Paso Community

Viva Auto Group has done more than just sell cars since they opened up 25 years ago. They’re active in community participation, often hosting charity events to help the less fortunate. Last holiday season they held a very successful Toys For Tots drive, and a food drive for the Martin Luther King Jr food drive.

Viva Auto Group is proud to sponsor the Motorway Motorsports NASCAR team in Denver NC. They also sponsor local music events such as Music Under The Stars and Viva! El Paso, bringing El Paso residents outdoor concerts featuring music from around the world.

El Paso fans who would like to visit this special event can find more information at http://www.vivaautogroup or call (915) 613-2017. Viva Auto Group hopes you can come down to support our brave troops!

About USO
The USO is a private, non-profit organization, not a government agency. We rely on the generosity of our volunteers and donors. In addition to individual donors and other corporate sponsors, the USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners American Airlines, AT&T Inc., BAE Systems, The Boeing Company, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Gallery Furniture, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Procter & Gamble and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. We are also supported through the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381). To join us in this patriotic mission and to learn more about the USO, please visit http://www.uso.org.

USO El Paso – Quick Facts

USO El Paso programs and services touched over 165,000 troops and their dependents in 2010.

USO El Paso volunteers donated over 14,000 hours of their time to support the troops

The combined footprint of the two USO El Paso centers on Ft. Bliss creates one of the largest on any military installation in the world.

About Viva Auto Group
Viva Auto Group has served El Paso customers with quality cars for over 25 years. Viva Auto Group has grown to include nine major automotive brands, including Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, RAM, Nissan, Suzuki, Mitsubishi and Kia.

Viva Auto Group attributes its success to delivering superior customer service and in providing El Paso consumers with the best value in new and used vehicle sales, auto parts and service in the borderland region.

Contact Viva Auto Group:
5800 Montana Avenue
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 834-6204