Acme Auto Leasing Donates Van to Franciscan Friars Mission in Harlem
NORTH HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 24, 2009 -- Acme Auto Leasing LLC today announced its contribution of a 2006 twelve-passenger Ford E350 van to the Franciscan Friars' St. Joseph Friary, located in the Sugar Hill area of Harlem, in New York City's borough of Manhattan.
The Franciscan Friars operate an Apostolistic Mission located in Harlem that ministers to the poor, and provides a soup kitchen and homeless shelter to those in need.
"With these challenging economic times, our services are more in need than ever, and this generous gift of a 12-passenger van from Acme Auto Leasing will help the Mission in expanding its services to those who are in need. It is especially welcome at this time of the year, and we are most grateful to Acme," stated Father Luke of the St. Joseph Friary.
"We are honored to be able to assist the Franciscan Friars with this contribution, and know that we join the entire community in thanking them for their fine work. Acme strives to return to the communities in which we do business," said John Cullen, Managing Member of Acme.
Acme Auto Leasing LLC has been providing transportation solutions to governmental entities, educational and institutional organizations, and corporations since 1982. Through its private and public sector contracts, Acme leases automobiles and trucks on a world-wide basis, specializing in the structuring of innovative vehicle leasing arrangements designed to meet the diverse needs of its clients.
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