In the past couple of years, from the Tsunami in Asia to the recent Hurricane Sandy in the U.S., companies in the automotive space have been rising to the occasion to offer services to those affected by the storms.

Now, the GM Foundation is pledging $500,000 to help victims of the recent tornadoes in five Texas counties that touched down last Wednesday.

The funds will be used by Habitat for Humanity to help restore neighborhoods that were impacted by the recent storms.

On top of the initial donation, Chevrolet donated 24 Chevrolet Express vans to Habitat for Humanity in 2012, and "some of the mobile response units are making their way from Superstorm Sandy-affected areas to Hood, Johnson, Montague, Parker and Wise (Texas) counties to assist in recovery efforts," the company explained.

"Helping Texas residents rebuild and repair their homes is a critical priority for Habitat for Humanity International in the aftermath of the recent tornadoes," said Selim Bingol, vice president, GM Global Communications and Public Policy and chairman of the GM Foundation.

"Through the $500,000 grant from the GM Foundation and the recently donated Chevrolet Express Vans, we are helping the organization immediately provide financial and other important resources to those in need," he continued.

Habitat for Humanity is currently assessing the damage from the storms on affordable housing in the affected areas and will assist with clean up, repairs and new construction efforts, officials explained.

"From leadership giving and corporate gifts to much-needed vehicles and volunteers to assist with recovery efforts, Dan Akerson, the GM Foundation and Chevrolet are leading the way to help families rebuild their lives," said Jonathan Reckford, chief executive officer, Habitat for Humanity International. "This latest pledge will help the residents of impacted Texas communities come home again."  

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