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Enterprise Holdings Foundation Donates $1,000 To The Friendship Circle

East Hanover, NJ December 17, 2013 - The Enterprise Holdings Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the company that, through its regional subsidiaries, operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, recently donated $1,000 to the Friendship Circle, a New Jersey based community program. The donation will benefit the creation of a new community center for families with autistic and special needs children. 

“We are proud to assist the community through our donation to the Friendship Circle,” said Michael Astino, area rental manager for Enterprise Holdings in New Jersey. “We know the Friendship Circle will continue to enrich the lives of families and volunteers within the community through this new facility.” 

The LifeTown facility, located on Microlab Road in Livingston, will feature a "town village" complete with a town square, shops, bank and synagogue. The facility will also provide classrooms, a sensory play area, a multi-purpose room, lounge areas for parents and volunteers, a youth center and more.

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“We greatly appreciate the opportunity to continue providing the best care for families in the community,” said Rabbi Rosenblum of the Friendship Circle. “Our heartfelt thanks goes out to the Enterprise Holdings Foundation for their generous support.”  

About Friendship Circle

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The Friendship Circle extends a helping hand to families who have children with autism and other special needs and involves them in a full range of Jewish and social experiences. The Circle's unique formula introduces teenage volunteers to the children and through shared experiences both are enriched. 

Every member of our community deserves to share the joys of our Jewish experience. Sharing our tradition with children who have special needs is particularly rewarding. The Friendship Circle offers a unique opportunity for teenagers to connect with these children. 

About Enterprise Holdings 

Enterprise Holdings, through its regional subsidiaries, operates more than 1 million cars and trucks, the largest fleet of passenger vehicles in the world today. Enterprise Holdings is North America’s largest and most comprehensive service provider in the car rental industry, operating the Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental brands. Other affiliated business lines include Enterprise Fleet ManagementEnterprise Commercial TrucksEnterprise Car SalesEnterprise Rideshare vanpooling and Enterprise CarShare car sharing.

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