As one of the world’s most well-known brands in the automobile industry, Honda has created the most memorable products – from scooters to superbikes and car models such as the Accord, CR-V, Element, Civic, and Ridgeline.

Along with Honda’s commitment to build high-quality automobiles, it is also committed in giving back to the community. Since the company was established, it has pursued a corporate philosophy founded on respect for the individual, the customers, and the community. It envisions of becoming a company that society wants and supports and it aims to improve the quality of life in the communities by enriching their social, economic, and educational well-being.

To pursue its philanthropic commitment in the United States, Honda established two foundations which have funded over $25 million in support of nonprofit organizations that impact the communities in a positive way –– the American Honda Foundation and the Honda of America Manufacturing Foundation. The former focuses on advancement of literacy, mathematics and science education among the youth. The latter focuses on youth and education in the Ohio area.

Among Honda’s recipients are the Eagle Rock School (ERS) and Professional Development Center, a Colorado-based school wholly-funded and initiated by Honda aimed to address the escalating dropout problem in America. Through the ERS, underperforming high school students are admitted free of tuition and given another chance to grow educationally.

Honda also supports educational institutions that fulfill dreams of children with disability. It continues to support the Alabama Institution for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) by providing school uniforms and educational supplies for their students.

Moreover, it supports the following events and programs for youth development: Students Run, Youth Educational Sports, Rolling Readers and the Living Classrooms Foundation.

Honda believes in the power of automobiles to transform lives and give at-risk youth a better perspective. Initiated way back in 1969, the National Youth Project Using Minibikes (NYPUM) uses minibikes created by Honda as a fun and innovative way of dealing and engaging troubled and disadvantaged youth. Riding on minibikes, youth participate in challenging and fun activities together with positive adult role models. To date, 50 NYPUM programs have been launched in communities from Los Angeles to Boston.

In addition, the company also supports the Ride for Kids for the benefit of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the Little League Baseball.

Honda also contributed to provide students with opportunities in music and dance. It has committed to donate more than $1 million to fund the Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert sponsorships, “The Power of Dreams Education Fund,” and the Classical Gala Roots Foundation.

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