ALPHARETTA, GA - LeasePlan USA, a vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions provider with strong ties to the Atlanta community, sponsored the second annual Atlanta Children's Shelter's (ACS) "Strides of March" 5K Run/Walk Event.

The event, held March 27, benefits the ACS and its efforts to break the cycle of homelessness. The funds raised will help the ACS provide free day care, food, clothing and support services to parents and their small children who are homeless.

In addition to being a silver-level sponsor, LeasePlan employees and their family members formed a team to walk or run in the event. Team LeasePlan won third place in the overall team awards. Other employees volunteered during the event by assisting with registration and distributing T-shirts.

"After sponsoring this fun and beneficial event last year, we were excited to participate again," said Mike Pitcher, president and CEO for LeasePlan USA. "I couldn't be happier about the amount of time and resources our employees have put into supporting this deserving organization and the children and families it benefits. We are truly proud to be associated with the ACS, and look forward to continuing our partnership."

About LeasePlan USA

LeasePlan USA, a subsidiary of LeasePlan Corp. N.V., is a global vehicle leasing and fleet management solutions provider. The company, which manages 1.3 million vehicles worldwide, offers clients customized plans for total fleet cost reduction through its technologically advanced products and dedication to customer service.

About the Atlanta Children's Shelter

The Atlanta Children's Shelter provides high quality, loving, early childcare and comprehensive social services designed to guide homeless families to permanent self-sufficiency. Since 1986, Atlanta Children's Shelter has cared for over 7,700 children and helped guide more than 5,050 formerly-homeless families to self-sufficiency.