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American Red Cross Celebrates Longstanding General Motors Collaboration, BrightDrop Van Donation
The American Red Cross recognizes General Motors (GM) for its substantial disaster preparedness and relief support, including its recent donation of 59 BrightDrop electric vans to help power the Red Cross Community Adaptation Program (CAP) partner efforts.
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