Opelousas (Giles PR)– Giles Automotive to announce the start of their 30 day Giles Gives Back campaign to help raise funds for all three historic St. Landry Parish Churches which were recently burned. The announcement will be made at a press conference to be held Tomorrow, Friday, April 12th at 11am at Opelousas City Hall, 105 N. Main St. Giles Automotive will match donations made during those 30 days dollar for dollar up to $50,000.

Mr. Bob Giles, Giles Automotive Dealer Principal and community philanthropist, commented, “When I heard about what happened to these churches I knew Giles Automotive had to lend a hand. Our motto is giving back to the community, and I can’t think of a more deserving group than these churches that have stood strong in the community for more than 100 years.” He went on to say, “I strongly encourage my fellow local businesses to donate, and I have faith the community will pull together and make easy work of the $50,000 goal. It would be so wonderful to give these churches over $30,000 each to help with rebuilding, a temporary location, or whatever their needs be for the congregation.”

Donations can be made to Giles Gives Back to St. Landry Churches through the IBERIABANK. All the funds collected will be matched by Giles Automotive and distributed evenly between St. Mary’s Baptist Church, Greater Union Baptist Church, and Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Mayor Julius Alsandor will be present at the press conference as well as other local dignitaries. All Church leaders have been invited as well.