Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) announced a $250,000 donation to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to support relief and rebuilding efforts following the historic July 4, 2025, flood in Central Texas. The company has also pledged an additional $50,000 in matching funds for employee donations.
The donation will be directed to The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, supporting rescue efforts and flood assistance in Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort communities. Group 1 maintains a significant presence in Texas with 53 dealerships and approximately 6,000 employees across the state.
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Group 1 Pledges Additional $50,000 in Matching Funds for Employee Donations
HOUSTON, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GP1) is donating $250,000 to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, which supports relief and rebuilding efforts following the historic July 4, 2025, flood in Central Texas.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country directs funding to The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, which will provide funds to vetted organizations providing rescue efforts and flood assistance in the Central Texas communities of Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort.
"The loss of life and catastrophic devastation in Central Texas are unimaginable," said Daryl Kenningham, Group 1's President & CEO. "As a Texas-based company, we know Texans respond when adversity strikes. All of us at Group 1 hurt for those who lost loved ones, homes, and other property."
Group 1's Texas presence is comprised of 53 dealerships and approximately 6,000 employees, extending throughout the state, including San Antonio and Austin. Kenningham added that Group 1 has offered additional support by pledging $50,000 in matching funds for donations made by Group 1 employees.
ABOUT GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Group 1 owns and operates 259 automotive dealerships, 330 franchises, and 39 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 36 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships and omni-channel platform, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.
Kimberly Barta Head of Marketing and Communications Group 1 Automotive, Inc. 503-539-0756 kbarta@group1auto.com
FAQ
How much did Group 1 Automotive (GPI) donate to Texas flood relief in 2025?
Group 1 Automotive donated $250,000 to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and pledged an additional $50,000 in matching funds for employee donations.
What is Group 1 Automotive's presence in Texas as of 2025?
Group 1 Automotive operates 53 dealerships and employs approximately 6,000 people throughout Texas, including locations in San Antonio and Austin.
Which communities will benefit from Group 1 Automotive's flood relief donation?
The donation will support flood relief efforts in the Central Texas communities of Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort through the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
How can people donate to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund supported by Group 1 Automotive?
Donations can be made through the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country's website at https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201.
