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San Jose, CA (PRWEB) October 6, 2005 ?

Participants keep the USA KIA/DOW Family Foundation, or USAKIA, going. However, the nonprofit says much more has to be done. Founded in the late 90s and incorporated in 2003, the tax-deductible and tax-exempt organization wants to help families of killed in action (KIA) and died of wounds (DOW), and the nonprofit values supporters.

Current programs include an annual event at Moss Landing in September. However, USAKIA would like to see its permanent KIA memorial there and in other places. Participants in a very small survey the nonprofit made also thought memorials would most help families of the fallen. The city of San Jose has claimed funds would be available at the end of 2006 for projects.

The not-for-profit corporation also has a Web site and sells items honoring killed in action at its eBay store, Valkyrie and Valhalla. It also has an annual charity auction during the week before Memorial Day Weekend. Other planned projects include scholarships and direct financial assistance. USAKIA accepts car donations, and its Web site also accepts contributions by major credit cards and PayPal, also through Network for Good, the Amazon Honor System, and the Giving Zone.

KIA families and those willing to help them founded the USA KIA/DOW Family Foundation, which is also nonpartisan and nonpolitical. Relatives of individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice from various conflicts have participated in directing the nonprofit, including Gold Star Clans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

Many family members who participate with the organization have represented kin of U.S. casualties from post-9/11 actions. The nonprofit?s September Moss Landing event had a speaker whose son died of his wounds last October in Iraq, as well as speakers whose close relatives died in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Kin from various conflicts have also submitted testimonials for the nonprofit at its Web sites and online store.

Founding relatives had business experience and education, family members who were killed in action, and included military veterans. The Pentagon also wished the group the best in its endeavors back in 1999. In 2005 the White House even sent them a thank-you note for what they do. ?Many groups out there claim to benefit KIA families,? says USAKIA?s founder and president, Vincent Bartning, ?but those willing to help should make sure their dollars go to the right place. These relatives have made a priceless sacrifice for God and country.?

Vincent?s grandfather, John Wallace Rich, and cousin, Louis Bartning, paid the ultimate price in World War II and Korea respectively. So Vincent saw a need for a group that spanned conflicts. He also talks about honoring the warrior and not the war. “Pride in individual conflicts may lead away from social justice for Gold Star families,” says the 40-year-old CEO.

The USA KIA/DOW Family Foundation (USAKIA), based in San Jose, California, is an IRS-approved, tax-deductible and tax-exempt nonprofit. KIA families incorporated the 501(c)(3) organization in the fall of 2003 to benefit families of those killed in action and died of wounds while in the U.S. armed forces. Current services include memorials and membership, and it also sells products honoring U.S. KIA. America Remembers KIA allows USAKIA the use of its trademarked KIA flag and symbol. See the organization’s Web site at http://www.usakia.org for further information.

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Melbourne, VIC (PRWEB) June 04, 2011

Kia?s stunning Optima sedan has shown it is much more than just a pretty face by taking home the ECOcar Magazine Car Of The Year award.

ECOcar Editor Chris Mullett said the Kia Optima was the most impressive new car he had driven in the past 12 months.

?It is not only a wonderful looking vehicle, nor just an enormously enjoyable drive experience. The Optima also ticks all the boxes as a responsible, economic car for a modern family, and at exceptional value,? Mullett said following the announcement of the award at a ceremony in Melbourne.

Kia Motors Australia Chief Operating Officer, Tony Barlow, said the recognition from ECOcar was particularly pleasing because of the breadth of characteristics that the COTY award recognised.

?We have been told on many occasions how stylish and attractive the Optima is,? Mr Barlow said. ?We have also been told by pundits in the media that the Optima is a very enjoyable drive and that it represents outstanding value.

?Now, with the ECOcar COTY award, we tick another box with recognition that the Optima is also an environmentally responsible car.?

ECOcar Magazine is published quarterly by the Motoring Matters organisation. It is the only car magazine available in Qantas Club lounges across Australia, opening it up to a potential 12 million travellers a year.

?One of the odd little facts we have discovered since putting ECOcar in Qantas Clubs is that it is the most ?borrowed? magazine in the bookcase, to such an extent that we had to quadruple the number we supply,? Mullet said.

The 2.4-litre GDi Optima sedan comes in a single Platinum specification at $ 36,990. The only optional extra is metallic paint at $ 450.

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Joliet, Illinois (PRWEB) June 25, 2011

Bill Jacobs Kia is happy to announce that the 2011 Van?s Warped Tour will get underway Friday (6/24) in Dallas, Texas and zigzag across the United States until it wraps up shop in Hillsboro, Oregon on August 14th. Throughout the tour, Kia Motors will be tagging along and pitching a tent, literally, called the ?Soul Lounge? at every one of the 43 stops.

Inside of the Kia sponsored lounge will be a mix of live DJs as well as daily autograph sessions for devoted fans. Headlining this year?s 2011 Warped Tour will be Paramore, 3OH3!, Against Me! and many other bands. On top of all the music, the Vans Warped Tour will also set up several other tents, the Soul Lounge included, that offer fans a lot of activities and attractions.

Some bands that won?t be headlining the tour, but will be making appearances are as follows: A Day to Remember, Gym Class Heroes, Jack’s Mannequin, Yelawolf, Lucero, Less Than Jake and The Ready Set.

Bill Jacobs Kia is excited to announce the sponsorship with this year?s Warped Tour, with one show set to take place in Chicago. Bill Jacobs Joliet has all of your new Kia vehicles in the Chicago area as well as a great selection of used Kia cars in Joliet.

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