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Longo Toyota’s Online Auction Proceeds to Benefit El Monte Union Students

CTE Transportation Program

An El Monte Union Career Technical Education Transportation pathway student works on replacing the lug nuts of an automobile. The pathway program will be supported by Longo Toyota’s Online Auction for a Limited Edition 2023 Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO held from October 18 to 24. All proceeds will be donated to the El Monte Union High School District, El Monte City School District and Vision To Learn.

Longo Toyota, the world’s largest Toyota dealership, hosted an online auction for a Limited Edition 2023 Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO from October 18 to 24, with all proceeds set to be donated to the El Monte Union High School District, El Monte City School District and Vision To Learn. The final bid, announced on October 25, totaled $98,500. Additional contributions from Longo Toyota and Toyota brought the total charitable donation to $150,000.

El Monte Union plans to utilize a portion of the proceeds toward supporting the District’s Career Technical Education Transportation Program that provides students hands-on automotive industry experience. Training includes vehicle diagnostic testing, brake system adjustments and electronic computer component testing.

"Our partnership with Longo Toyota serves as fuel that propels our students toward a future filled with possibilities," Superintendent Dr. Edward Zuniga said. "We are proud to have a partnership with Longo Toyota that allows us to provide our students with the skills and resources they need to reach academic and personal success. Together, we are paving a path for our students to be successful in high school and their post-secondary endeavors.”

Longo Toyota Support

The El Monte Union High School District, El Monte City School District and Vision To Learn receive a $150,000 donation from Longo Toyota, which hosted an online auction for a Limited Edition 2023 Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO.