VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE 48TH ANNUAL LATIN AMERICAN YOUTH GALA

May 6, 2016 by Volkswagen

Herndon, VA – Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) reaffirmed its commitment to the community as a proud sponsor of the 2016 Latin America Youth Center Gala held May 4 in Washington, DC. VWGoA executives joined more than 500 community and business leaders, public officials and educators as they came together to celebrate the Latin American Youth Center's (LAYC) 48 years of service to communities throughout the Washington DC area.

'We are incredibly proud of our ongoing relationship with LAYC and fully support the profound work they do in communities each and every day' said Machelle Williams, general manager, Diversity & Corporate Social Responsibility, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. 'Volkswagen Group of America is dedicated to collaborating with local communities by investing in resources and projects, like those offered by LAYC, that foster youth empowerment and education.'

Since 1968, LAYC has been committed to transforming the lives of low-income youth and their families. Through comprehensive bilingual and service opportunities, the center has supported a diverse population of youth as they transition into adulthood. Through a long-term sponsorship, VWGoA has remained committed to supporting the center and its students who receive counseling, literacy classes, child placement and residential housing.

This year, the LAYC Gala themed 'Today's Dreamers, Tomorrow's Leaders' included a live auction, silent bidding and direct donations. VWGoA employees in attendance participated in the evening's dynamics and showcased their support for LAYC's education programs and ongoing operations.

For more information about VWGoA's philanthropic initiatives, please visit http://www.volkswagengroupamerica.com/ocp.html. For more information about LAYC, please visit http://www.layc-dc.org/.

About Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. VWGoA operates a manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee and houses the U.S. operations of a worldwide family of distinguished and exciting brands including Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Volkswagen, as well as VW Credit, Inc. Founded in 1955, the company's headquarters are in Herndon, Va.; the company has approximately 6,000 employees in the United States and sells its vehicles through a network of approximately 1,000 dealers.