Oral-B, Nascar driver Ryan Newman join forces to support U.S. veterans

CINCINNATI — To celebrate this Independence Day, Oral-B and NASCAR driver Ryan Newman are teaming up with Hope for the Warriors, a national nonprofit organization that assists post-9/11 service members, to help veterans reintegrate into the civilian workforce.



This commitment is part of Oral-B’s Built in the USA campaign, which celebrates the brand’s commitment to the American workforce and American-built products, including its Pro-Health All-in-One manual toothbrush, which is built in Iowa City, Iowa.



In recent data, the U.S. Department of Labor shows that 9.9% of post-9/11 veterans are unemployed, which is well above the national unemployment average of 7.6%, so Oral-B is pledging $100,000 to Hope for the Warriors to assist U.S. service members’ reintegration into the workforce. Through specially designed programs, the organization helps veterans develop professional skills and enhance their ability to navigate the transition into the civilian sector, including new careers, business ownership and advanced educational opportunities.



This weekend, Newman will participate in a Hope for the Warriors partnership celebration at the Oral-B Built in the USA Stage in Daytona, Fla., prior to the Coke Zero 400 race. This is part of Oral-B’s Built in the USA tour, which includes visiting race cities with Newman during key American holidays this year.



Oral-B’s Iowa City plant is the largest toothbrush plant in the world and currently employs nearly 500 people, including U.S. veterans.