Austin car dealership First Texas Honda, owned by the Continental Automotive Group, has raised a commissioned, custom 40’ x 60’ Ukranian flag and is flying it above the dealership to raise awareness of the war in Ukraine and the dealership’s efforts through the Ukraine Relief Network. Local Austinite Christian Flores helped create the organization after seeing thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing their homes due to the war. Flores was moved when he learned groups of refugees were running out of food and clothing, with some even being stuck in sub-zero temperatures. First Texas Honda is serving as a collection location for the Ukraine Relief Network’s efforts in providing clothing and monetary resources for the Ukrainian people.

The Hardeman Family Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Continental Automotive Group that supports efforts to assist underserved residents in their community. In light of the recent war in Ukraine, the foundation made a donation of $100,000 toward the relief effort for displaced families and children of The Ukraine by way of the Ascend Mission Fund/Ukraine Relief Network. Anyone interested in contributing can go to www.ascendmission.fund/ukraine to join in this important effort.