Automotive Franchise Systems Drives Fundraiser For Holy Cross Children's Services With Detroit Tigers At Comerica Park, Sept. 26th

(Wednesday, August 22, 2007) - Automotive Franchise Systems
(AFS), a Warren based automotive and home service franchisor is organizing
a fundraiser for Holy Cross Children's Services (HCCS), with the help of
the Detroit Tigers. The fundraising event takes place Wednesday, September
26th, 7:05 p.m. at Comerica Park. The Tigers will be playing the Minnesota
Twins in the last game before the playoff race begins.
For every $20.00 ticket sold on behalf of HCCS, the Tigers will donate
$5 to the non-profit organization. Tickets can be obtained by calling Laura
Corbett at (586) 619-2160 x 310. Donations of $40.00 to send a Holy Cross
kid and his chaperone to the game are also encouraged.
"We are excited to announce our joint effort with the Detroit Tigers in
a fundraiser for Holy Cross that involves employees and their families,
friends, our business community and most importantly, the HCCS kids," says
Greg Longe and AFS partner and co-founder John Lynch. AFS will match every
dollar donated by the Detroit Tigers.
Holy Cross Children's Services (HCCS), also known as Boysville of
Michigan, is a Clinton, Michigan based non-profit organization that helps
rehabilitate troubled youth to become contributing members of society. HCCS
also provides much-needed programs for families. The organization is run by
the Holy Cross Brothers.
According to Brother Francis Boylan of Holy Cross, the success rate of
the HCCS rehabilitation programs averages an astounding 80%. "It's
organizations like AFS that help us keep these kids from falling through
the cracks," says Boylan.
Per the 2006, HCCS annual reports, 80% of contributions go towards
their programs.
On game day, AFS will hold tailgating festivities at their newly
expanded Warren offices located at 5523 E. Nine Mile Rd. Festivities will
take place from 4-6:00 p.m. and include a barbeque, entertainment, 50-50
raffles, HCCS/Tiger game poster making contest for kids and silent auction.
AFS is a franchisor of mobile automotive and home service franchise
concepts including AutoQual USA, DriveNStyle, Collision on Wheels and Dryer
Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes. The company supports nearly 200
franchisees in the U.S. and Canada. AFS is a company with the experience to
acquire, promote and cultivate franchise companies in the U.S. and abroad.
For AFS/Holy Cross Tiger ticket information call Laura Corbett at (586)
619-2160 x 310 or email lcorbett@afransystems.com


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