Ally Financial teams up with Jay Automotive Group to provide school supplies to Georgia military families

COLUMBUS, GA--July 26, 2012 -- To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces, Ally Financial has teamed up with Jay Automotive Group to provide $10,000 worth of backpacks and school supplies to children of Georgia military personnel.

In cooperation with Operation Homefront Georgia, backpacks and school supplies will be delivered to children of Active Duty and National Guard military personnel throughout the state of Georgia.

Military families from Fort Benning will be on-hand at Jay Auto Mall in Columbus on Sat., July 28 for children to pick up their fully-stocked backpacks and enjoy refreshments from 1 -- 3 p.m. EDT.

"Our men and women in the armed forces sacrifice so much for us every day," said Ally Financial regional vice president, Doug Timmerman. "It is a privilege and honor to stand with Jay Automotive Group and contribute to such an outstanding community cause, both financially and through our employee volunteer efforts."

This year's event marks the third time Ally has partnered with Operation Homefront to provide essential items to families of military personnel. Ally also partnered with Operation Homefront Oklahoma last December to provide holiday gifts and meals to Oklahoma military families.

"It's so important to show our appreciation for the commitment and sacrifice made by our Active Duty and National Guard personnel," said Jay Stelzenmuller, president and dealer principal at Jay Automotive Group. "We're so pleased to work with Ally and Operation Homefront to host this wonderful event and get involved in this valuable community effort."

Jay Auto Mall is located at 1661 Whittlesey Road, Columbus, GA 31904 for area residents interested in coming out to show their support.

"Military families can see a real money crunch at back-to-school time," said Kim Scofi, president, Operation Homefront Georgia. "We are delighted to partner with Ally Financial and Jay Automotive Group to provide new backpacks filled with school supplies to military children in Georgia. Through their generosity, hundreds of military children from National Guard and Active Duty families will start school this fall with the supplies they need."