Winning Spirit Magazine July-August 2016 | Page 9

GM Scott Brewer (right) presented one of several donations as part of the Drive for Good including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County. FIFTH ANNUAL DRIVE FOR GOOD BENEFITS SPOKANE CHILDREN'S CHARITIES Larry H. Miller Downtown Toyota Spokane and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. recently kicked off the 5th annual Larry H. Miller Drive for Good, an annual program that recognizes local nonprofit organizations in Spokane and the important role they play in serving the community. The Drive for Good was created in 2012 in an effort to give back to the community of Spokane. Following an online nomination process and public voting, where more than 11,000 votes were tabulated, Project Hope Spokane, Elevations – A Children’s Therapy Resource Foundation, Inland NW Baby and Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane were each selected to receive a donation for $5,000 to use towards their organization’s mission. Oversized checks were presented to each charity on April 28, 2016. Project Hope creates opportunities for youth through community engagement, job training and education. They do this by engaging youth in “green collar jobs” that are environmentally friendly, including the development and maintenance of community gardens. Elevations – A Children’s Therapy Resource Foundation helps children with special needs reach their full potential by providing access to the resources and support they need to improve their quality of life. Inland NW Baby is a diaper bank that distributes diapers, wipes, clothing, and more to social service programs and agencies to provide to families in need in Spokane County. Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County offers a safe and positive place for children ages 6-18 to go after school and during the summer – times of year when kids are considered most at-risk. Inland Northwest Baby was one of the organizations voted by the public to receive a donation from LHM Charities and Downtown Toyota in Spokane. GM SCOTT BREWER MAKES POWER OF 50 LIST LHM Downtown Toyota Spokane GM Scott Brewer was recognized as one of Inland Business Catalyst Magazine’s Power of 50. The annual reader poll recognizes the most powerful and influential professionals in the inland northwest. More than 500 nominations were received, and that list was narrowed down to the 50 most influential. The finalists were honored at an awards ceremony held on June 23, 2016. This is the second year in a row that Scott was awarded the Power 50 status. He joined the Group in 2012 as GM of the Spokane Toyota store. Congratulations, Scott.