Chrysler Group and Executive Honored by La Prensa Foundation for Contributions to the Latino Community

Auburn Hills, Mich. , Oct 19, 2012  -  Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ram Truck Brand and President and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler de Mexico, Chrysler Group LLC, received the Lu Betancourt Award from Tino Duran, Director of La Prensa Foundation and Publisher/Owner of La Prensa de San Antonio, at the Foundation’s annual awards gala in San Antonio, TX on October 18. The award recognizes Chrysler Group’s and Diaz’ “consistent philanthropic value to the Latino community.”

Earlier this year, Diaz announced an award of a $50,000 grant to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the nation’s largest provider of college financial aid for Latino students, from the Ram Truck brand and The Chrysler Foundation. The grant was announced during the International Hispanic Network’s gala and awards ceremony in San Antonio. In December 2011, Diaz announced a similar $50,000 grant to HSF during the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fiesta Hispana Gala in Dearborn, Mich.

La Prensa Foundation, Inc. provides scholarships to local college students and higher education institutions focusing on the education needs of youth and young adults.