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Dec 21 2012

Nissan Funds Battle to Save Evergreens in Tennessee

Environmental experts say there is a hidden killer that could harm the very air we breathe. The killer is microscopic and often goes unnoticed, but in time, non-native forest pests are deadly.

Dec 20 2012

"Christmas from the Heart" - Nissan Canton Spreads Holiday Cheer Throughout the Community

Nissan Canton is bringing a little joy to the less fortunate this holiday season through its annual "Christmas from the Heart" community giving campaign. As part of the campaign – originally started by a Nissan Canton employee – the company has organized several philanthropic activities this Christmas to help families in need enjoy the season.

Dec 12 2012

Michigan Mother Achieves Home Ownership Dream Through Nissan-Sponsored Habitat for Humanity Home

Today, at a dedication ceremony conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County (Habitat Oakland), engineers from Nissan Technical Center North America presented the keys to the latest Nissan-sponsored and employee-built Habitat home to owner Capri Naylor. The ceremony in Pontiac included Nissan employees representing the 45 volunteers from the Farmington Hills-based Nissan facility who built the Naylors' new home this fall.

Dec 7 2012

Nissan Donates Truck to City of Decherd

Decherd Mayor Robin Smith noted that Christmas came early this year when Nissan Directors Rick Youngblood and Gary Edwards presented him with the keys of a new Nissan Titan truck today.

Dec 6 2012

VIDEO REPORT: Nissan Sends Employees to Help at Habitat's 2012 Carter Work Project

This past July, five Nissan employees did something that would change their lives forever. They submitted an essay during an intracompany contest for a chance to help build 100 homes in Léogâne, Haiti, with Habitat for Humanity International. Their entries stood out, and soon they joined more than 600 international volunteers on a Habitat experience.

Nov 28 2012

Nissan Canton Hosts Fifth Annual Ministers Day

Today, as part of its fifth annual Ministers Day, the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant hosted faith leaders from throughout the Metro Jackson region to provide updates on the plant's operations during the past year and an outlook on community-based activities in the months ahead.

Nov 19 2012

"Bolt Gold" Nissan GT-R Charity Auction to Start Nov. 22

Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, is taking his passion for speed and performance, and his desire to help others, and applying them to charity. A unique 2013 model year "Bolt Gold" GT-R will go to the highest bidder in a global online charity auction to be held on eBay from November 22 to December 2, 2012.

Nov 14 2012

Nissan Canton Donates to Local Faith-Based Effort to Support Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Today the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant donated $20,000 and vehicle support to a local faith-based effort to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Nissan representatives presented the donation to Rev. Jerry Young at New Hope Baptist Church during a special ceremony at the church.

Nov 9 2012

Tennessee Family Accepts Keys to Nissan-Sponsored Habitat for Humanity Home

Today, at a dedication ceremony conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, Nissan Director Erich Marx presented the keys to the latest Nissan-sponsored Habitat home to owner Kimisha Edwards.

Oct 10 2012

Nissan Foundation Seeks Grantees for 2013

The Nissan Foundation is pleased to announce the call for Letters of Intent (LOI) for its 2013 grant year. The mission of the Nissan Foundation is to build community by valuing diversity. Nonprofit organizations located in Southern California, North Central Texas, Middle Tennessee, South Central Mississippi, Eastern Michigan, and the New York and Atlanta Metro areas are encouraged to apply with programs that support the Foundation's mission.