SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the world’s largest package delivery company, presented $20,000 to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), the nation’s leading voice for Hispanic higher education.

“We are deeply grateful for this unrestricted gift to HACU, and for the continuing support of the UPS Foundation for the college and career success of the country’s largest ethnic population,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores.

“UPS and its employees have a longstanding commitment to the communities where we live and work. Philanthropy and employee volunteerism are a part of the company’s culture,” said Evern Cooper, president of The UPS Foundation and vice president of UPS Corporate Relations. “Together with our nonprofit partners, we work to make a positive impact on the lives of people in need. UPS’s support of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities signifies our shared focus and commitment to improve our communities.”
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HACU represents more than 350 colleges and universities in 26 states and Puerto Rico that collectively serve more than two-thirds of all Hispanic higher education students. The nonprofit association’s outreach extends from pre-collegiate preparation and college scholarship programs to workforce development and lifelong learning initiatives in service to the country’s fastest-growing Hispanic communities. HACU also serves an international membership of leading higher education institutions in Latin America and Spain.

Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its support will clearly impact social issues. The Foundation’s major initiatives currently include programs that support family and workplace literacy, prepared and perishable food distribution, and increased nationwide volunteerism.

For more information, contact HACU Director of Development Javier Zambrano at (210) 692-3805. Ext. 3254. Or visit www.hacu.net.