Autobytel Donates to Families Forward

IRVINE, CA--December 29, 2011: In the spirit of the holiday season, Autobytel Inc. employees participated in a food drive event to benefit Families Forward, an Orange County nonprofit that assists families in financial crisis. Initiated by the company's Good Works Council, Autobytel employees were challenged to raise food donations for the organization, resulting in an overwhelming outpouring of support and goodwill to those in need.

“Our Good Works Council truly understands the meaning of the holiday season, and I'm proud of our staff's commitment and dedication to these worthwhile organizations.”

Rising to the challenge, employees on opposing floors of Autobytel contributed hundreds of food items to the cause. The food donations were delivered to Families Forward just in time to provide Christmas dinners to deserving families.

Founded in 1984, Families Forward strives to supply individuals and families with the tools to achieve and maintain self sufficiency. The organization offers an array of services including career coaching, life-skills education and food assistance.

The food drive proved to be one of the biggest and most successful in the last few years at Autobytel. "I'm encouraged to see our employees' enthusiasm and generous spirit in giving to the local community," said Autobytel President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey H. Coats. "Our Good Works Council truly understands the meaning of the holiday season, and I'm proud of our staff's commitment and dedication to these worthwhile organizations."

Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to helping dealers and car-buyers connect online, developed its Good Works Council in 2010 to encourage its employees to give back to the community in which the company is based. Since its inception, the company and its employees have donated countless hours and financial resources to organizations in Orange County.