Hyundai deepens partnership with Coastal Empire Ronald McDonald House Charities, Coastal Georgia Season 2, and Duck Unlimited.
Savannah, Ga, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai has announced new support for three leading nonprofit organizations serving the Savannah area: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Coastal Empire, Second Season of Coastal Georgia, and Ducks Unlimited. The investment underscores Hyundai’s long-term commitment to the communities surrounding Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), Hyundai Motor Group’s first dedicated electric/electric vehicle mass production plant in Bryan County, Georgia. Through its Hyundai Hope initiative, the company continues to support programs that improve community health, strengthen food security, and protect Georgia’s coastal natural environment.
Hyundai Motor North America employees and HMGMA volunteer with the brown bag for the vintage program at the second season of Coastal Georgia on March 10, 2026 in Savannah, Ga. (Photo/Hyundai)
Hyundai’s leadership vision “Hyundai is proud to continue investing in Georgia’s coastal community,” said Drew Ferguson, vice president of government affairs, Hyundai Motor Group and Georgia native. “Progress for humanity begins by showing the communities that power our success. With HMGMA closely involved, we recognize a shared responsibility as a long-term partner in this region, supporting organizations that strengthen health and well-being, protect natural resources, and build resilience for future generations.”
Supporting families through Ronald McDonald House Charities Since 2023, Hyundai has donated $45,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Coastal Empire, which provides a supportive home-like environment for children receiving medical treatment and their families. The organization’s free programs offer accommodations, whole-person care, and emotional support that keep families close, helping children recover more comfortably and quickly.
“At Ronald McDonald House Charities of Coastal Empire, we believe that when a child is in the hospital, the family stays. Hyundai’s partnership helps make that possible,” said Billy Sorochuk, president of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Coastal Empire. “Hyundai’s support ensures that families facing the unimaginable have a place to stay together, close to the care their child needs. It’s more than a donation, it’s a commitment to compassion, stability, and the simple but powerful truth that healing is best when family is close.”
Strengthening food security with the second crop Hyundai has contributed $60,000 to Coastal Georgia’s second season through 2022. The organization serves as the primary hunger relief network for the region, distributing food through partner agencies and operational programs that serve children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Hyundai and HMGMA employees also volunteer to help with the food bank’s Brown Bag for the Elderly program, which provides food assistance to seniors age 60 and older who are facing hunger. More than 300 bags were packed with food items such as hot cocoa, coffee, tea and sugar bags to help seniors enjoy hot beverages at home.
Protecting coastal ecosystems with unlimited ducks Since 2024, Hyundai has supported Ducks Unlimited with a $40,000 donation. The organization is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring wetlands—critical ecosystems that support waterfowl, enhance water quality, and strengthen climate resilience. Hyundai’s support helps conservation projects that protect coastal habitats in Georgia.
Hyundai hope Hyundai Hope is a corporate social responsibility initiative from Hyundai Motor North America that is committed to the principles of progress for humanity and the goal of improving the well-being of society. Hyundai Hope dedicates time, talent and resources to non-profit organizations that support health, safety, education, and sustainability, promoting positive growth in communities. For more information, visit www.HyundaiHope.com.
Hyundai Motor America Hyundai Motor America offers technology-rich vehicles to US consumers, SUVsand electric vehicles, while Hyundai Motor Company supports development for humanity’s vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the United States, including its North American headquarters in California, Hyundai Motor’s Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group. Metaplant America, several advanced R&D facilities and more than 855 independent dealers. The operation is part of the Hyundai Motor Group, which is investment 26 billion in the United States from 2025 to 2028. Visit for more information www.hyundainews.com.
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(Left to Right) Vanessa Perez, Corporate Social Responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America, Ansley Christian, Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, HMGMA, Billy Sorochuk, CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Coastal Empire, Janet Kolbusch, Director of Development and Events, Ronald McDonald House President, Ronald McDonald Kosten, President of Brandonld House. Corporate Social Responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America Ciara Kalub, Corporate Social Responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America at the Ronald McDonald House Coastal Empire Charities March 12, 2026 in Savannah, Ga. (Photo/Hyundai)
(Left to right) Jason Zadonich, Learning and Development, HMGMA, Brandon Ramirez, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America, Paige Rowlett, Director of Development, Coastal Georgia Second Harvest, Stefania Brown, Director of Marketing and Communications, Coastal Georgia Second Harvest, Mary Georgia Second Harvest, Mary Givista Langis Perez, Corporate Social Responsibility, Hyundai Motor North USA, Ansley Christian, Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, HMGMA at the 2nd Season of Coastal Georgia in Savannah, Ga on March 10, 2026 (Photo/Hyundai)
(Left to Right) Brandon Ramirez, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America, Emily Kopp, Managing Director of Development, South Atlantic Region, Ducks Inc., Chad Ledford, Director of Development, State of Georgia, Bucks Inc., Ansley Christian, Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, Hyundai Motors, Hyundai Motors, Hyundai Motors, Hyundai Motors, Hyundai Motors, Ciara Kalub, Corporate Social Responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America in Savannah, Ga. on May 12, 2026 at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge (Photo/Hyundai)
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