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The 2025 espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, CA, was a standout occasion for women athletes and for Toyota. Toyota takes great pride in its Toyota Everyday Heroes program, and 2025 marked the 10th year of honoring these remarkable leaders. Girls and women were celebrated for their impact on the sports community and were awarded a generous $15,000 for their efforts.

 

One of the biggest challenges parents face is finding dependable care for their children while they’re at work. This obstacle can make it difficult to pursue a career in your field or advance once you’re employed. Fortunately, Toyota is helping its manufacturing team members by introducing expanded childcare options designed to ease that burden.

Through its Way Forward Fund (WFF), Toyota is working to improve the lives of children affected by traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Their primary goal is to provide funding that ensures children receive the necessary care for proper diagnosis and treatment, addressing both the short- and long-term effects of these injuries.
 

The recent wildfires in California have been devastating for those affected, as well as their family and friends. Support has been flowing in from across the state, nation, and world, including from corporations. Toyota is one such company stepping up to assist those impacted by the fires. Each year, Toyota contributes to the American Red Cross and SBP, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and communities recover from natural disasters.

 

Macon Resources, Inc. (MRI) in Decatur, Illinois, is an organization that serves individuals in the Decatur area with developmental disabilities. The organization now operates several programs designed for children and adults. Since its foundation, MRI has worked with over 800 individuals ranging from infants and toddlers to children and adults. The organization strives to offer services and programs that promote participants' self-worth, independence, and growth.

 

Toyota is one of the most popular automakers on the market. While the brand is recognized worldwide for many great features, one of its best assets is reliability. Over the years, Toyota has earned a reputation as an automaker that consistently produces some of the most reliable and long-lasting cars on the road. For Toyota, the secret to success is not racing to be the first to market with new products, and it's not selling the fanciest new cars. Instead, Toyota takes a practical approach to its car construction philosophy.

 

The COVID-19 outbreak is bringing many changes to daily life for a number of people. There are new restrictions imposed nationwide to limit the amount of time individuals spend together. Ultimately, this measure, called social distancing, helps reduce the spread of the disease. However, it can also make you go stir-crazy! If you live in a place that's subject to social distancing measures, you can make the most of your situation by following these helpful tips.

It can be challenging to find an unfamiliar location. However, advances in technology have made that much simpler with the integration of navigation systems to help us get directions to wherever we want to go. But the Toyota Destination Assist feature is an enhanced version of traditional navigation systems. Read on to find out how.

Do you want to enjoy a fun weekend with the family? Take them out to Decatur’s Downtown Family Fest at Decatur Civic Center. Happening on September 29 & 30, 2017, this 100-percent free outing will feature live entertainment, kids activities and so much more for everyone to enjoy!

The Village of Mt. Zion is holding their signature Harvest Fest Craft Show on Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26 at the Mt. Zion Convention Center. This must-attend event is a favorite among those living within Mt. Zion and Decatur, offering plenty of fun for craft enthusiasts.