SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – The DENSO North America Foundation (DNAF), the philanthropic arm of automotive technology, systems and components leader, DENSO, will donate $100,000 to support recovery from Hurricane Irma in America’s Gulf Coast region and Southern Mexico’s recent devastating earthquake. DNAF will distribute two $50,000 grants, one each to the American Red Cross and Mexican Red Cross. DNAF has donated $150,000 to disaster relief efforts over the past month, including a $50,000 donation following Hurricane Harvey.

In addition to the foundation’s donations, DENSO associates, family and friends are encouraged to join the cause and donate to disaster relief efforts by visiting: www.redcross.org/donate/cm/denso-emp.

“These have been incredibly trying times for thousands of individuals and families affected in these regions, and we remain committed to assisting those in need in any way possible,” said Doug Patton, DNAF president and executive vice president of Engineering at DENSO International America. “We continue to encourage our associates to donate to these relief efforts and know that these areas will once again thrive through the support of communities across North America.”

DENSO operates at 30 consolidated companies and affiliates across North America, including several inland locations across Texas and Mexico.

DENSO is a leading global automotive supplier of advanced technology, systems and components in the areas of thermal, powertrain control, electronics and information and safety. With its North American headquarters located in Southfield, Michigan, DENSO employs more than 23,000 people at 28 consolidated subsidiaries and 4 affiliates across the North American region. Of these, 25 are manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs more than 17,000 people in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Iowa, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. DENSO’s North American consolidated sales totaled US$9.6 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. For more information, go to www.denso.com/us-ca/en. Connect with DENSO on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DENSOinNorthAmerica.

A registered 501(c)3 corporate foundation, The DENSO North America Foundation is dedicated to helping students advance their education in engineering, technology and other related programs. Founded in 2001, the Foundation provides grants to colleges and universities throughout North America, helping our communities prosper through the development of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. The Foundation also provides disaster relief grants through the American Red Cross to aid persons and communities in which DENSO Corporation operates. For more information, visit http://densofoundation.org.