Boniface Hiers Automotive Group make large contribution for student scholarships


August 14, 2017

The Boniface Hiers Automotive Group has contributed $50,000 for student scholarships to the 麻豆成人电影 Foundation.

A.J. Hiers, the company鈥檚 President and CEO, presented the check Monday to the college鈥檚 Board of Trustees and 麻豆成人电影 President Dr. Jim Richey.

This is the second straight year the company has donated $50,000 to the Foundation.

The $100,000 contribution has significantly increased the Foundation鈥檚 ability to help students pay for their education, with about 500 students receiving scholarships annually through its work.

鈥淎ll of us on the Boniface Hiers team continue to be impressed with the new career opportunities the college is giving to its students,鈥� said A.J. Hiers, the company鈥檚 President and CEO.

鈥淭hat helps our entire community as well and we鈥檙e proud to support the college through the scholarship dollars that our donation provides to the Foundation.鈥�

College President Dr. Jim Richey called the donation 鈥渧ery generous and something that is helping students improve their lives in important ways.鈥�

鈥淲e鈥檙e very grateful to Boniface Hiers Automotive Group for everything they鈥檙e doing to help our students succeed,鈥� said Richey. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a testament to their deep involvement in our community.鈥�

Boniface Hiers Automotive Group owns and operates five auto dealerships in Brevard County, providing sales and service for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mazda and Kia cars and trucks as well as Honda motorcycles and ATVs.

The 麻豆成人电影 Foundation was established in 1971. It has awarded more than $2.5 million in scholarships in recent years with every dollar helping the students it serves.

To learn more about the Foundation and how you can make a contribution, visit easternflorida.edu/foundation