Boys & Girls Clubs of East LA honored at El Reto Final Nissan.

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) recently awarded $25,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Los Angeles to fund its SMART Ride Program, which provides families with transportation to and from after-school activities.

The check was presented at the conclusion of El Reto Final Nissan, a one-of-a-kind soccer match between Team Mexico and Team USA that crowned North America’s ultimate champion on May 21st at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Children from the Boys & Girls Clubs also participated in game day duties by serving as ball boys and girls.

“We are proud to be a part of an organization that parallels itself with our own goals of empowering our communities. It is also great to see children from the Boys & Girls Clubs out here taking part in today’s excitement,” said Kent Brawner, regional vice president, Southwest Region, NNA.