Uber Houston teams up with Arian Foster
HOUSTON (FOX 26) -
Uber will donate $1 to The Arian Foster Family Foundation for every ride requested through the "DONATE" option on Tuesday and Wednesday
(HOUSTON) Uber and Arian Foster are teaming up to raise money and awareness for The Arian Foster Family Foundation. This Tuesday and Wednesday, Uber will donate $1 for each Uber ride requested in the "DONATE" view. All proceeds will help support families and youth in underserved communities across Houston.
"We are thrilled to team up with The Arian Foster Family Foundation for this exciting launch," said General Manager Sarfraz Maredia, Uber Houston. "Celebrating this city is one of our top priorities, and a key part of achieving this goal is using the power of our platform to equip future generations with the resources they need to thrive."
Arian Foster said, "This is a unique opportunity to raise awareness about the launch of my foundation and to help build momentum around empowering the next generation. Thanks to Uber and riders across Houston, we can truly make a difference in our communities."
How It Works:
1. Open the app anytime on Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7
2. Select DONATE at the bottom of your screen
3. Request a ride, and Uber will donate $1 for every trip
When riders request uberDONATE, the fare will be the same as a typical uberX ride.
About The Arian Foster Family Foundation
Arian Foster founded The Arian Foster Family Foundation in 2015 to support families and youth in underserved neighborhoods by improving access to nutritious food, financial education and opportunities for personal development. It is the mission of the foundation to foster "the next us" by empowering the next generation to realize stronger, healthier, more hopeful futures. For more information, please go to http://www.arianfoster.org.