Lithia Toyota of Medford Raises Money for Living Opportunities

ASHLAND, Ore., Nov. 29, 2006 -- Lithia Toyota of Medford has joined in the effort to reach out to Rogue Valley's most needy and fragile citizens. For more than 30 years, Living Opportunities, Inc. has been doing that and more by assisting people with developmental disabilities achieve their "greatest potential for independent living." Lithia Toyota of Medford joined other area residents and businesses in the important effort to help the community's needy by donating $5,000 raised from the Priority You program to Living Opportunities at this year's Livin' Lovin' Lunchin held on November 28 at Ashland's Springs Hotel.

"We are very excited to be a part of this year's Living Opportunities fundraising efforts," said Steve Philips, General Manager of Lithia Toyota of Medford. "During this time of year it is especially important to lend a helping hand and that's why Lithia Toyota and the community are making a difference together."

"We are so pleased to receive another generous donation from Lithia," said Roger Hassenpflug, Chief Executive Officer for Living Opportunities. "Every day we come closer to giving individuals with developmental disabilities a chance to work for the same employers, live in the same neighborhoods and have the same opportunities that each of us aspire to in our community."

Established in 1974, Living Opportunities has grown from a one group home serving 35 people to six 24-hour supervised residential homes now currently serving nearly 300 of our most fragile neighbors in Southern Oregon with residential care, supported living and vocational services. Living Opportunities focuses their support in areas including: employment, recreation, semi-independent living, 24-hour supervised residential and respite.