#HarveyStrong at Group 1

Hurricane Harvey’s impact on Houston was catastrophic. Over the course of several days the storm brought record rainfall that flooded more than 154,000 homes across Harris County, displaced nearly 1 million people and caused an estimated $150 billion in damage.

With not only employees from Group 1’s corporate office but 16 area dealerships calling Houston home, many were displaced and felt the devastation of Hurricane Harvey firsthand.

Demonstrating teamwork, employees from dealerships across the globe came together to support their colleagues impacted by providing resources, time and donations to their colleagues who needed it most. Storm relief efforts by Group 1’s employees and corporate office included:

• Leveraging the Group 1 Foundation to support employees whose homes and property were severely damaged, so they could rebuild and regain a sense of normalcy as quickly as possible;
• Hosting a cycling challenge at six Essex Audi stores in the UK to bike more than 120 miles in a single day to raise money for water, food and other critical need items;
• Driving 28 hours from the Mercedes-Benz of Augusta dealership to personally deliver food, water, clothing and supplies; and
• Volunteering to help muck and gut flooded houses.

Hurricane Harvey may have brought disastrous damage to Houston, but the storm strengthened the global Group 1 team. Employees embodied our core values of teamwork and integrity during such a difficult time, demonstrating we are #HarveyStrong.