Customers & friends donated over $18,000 to Catholic Relief Services to help Ukrainian Refugees and James and Megan proudly matched $50,022. Catholic Relief Services, through its partnership with Caritas Internationalis, is already on the ground and operational in Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, and Moldova. As of March 2023, over $68,000 has been raised so far; James and Megan stand ready and willing to match more. Thank you to the generosity of our friends, family and neighbors. We are truly blessed to know so many wonderful people and have you in our lives.

Jim and Kathy Morell were presented with the Seven Seals Award by the Department of Defense. This award recognizes community members for their constant time, efforts, support, and passion for active-duty military members and veterans, as well. Jim and Kathy are honored and humbled to receive this award after years of dedication and selfless support of the men and women serving our nation. We thank the military members and veterans for their constant sacrifices and bravery given to our community.

In the midst of a pandemic, Destination Kia stepped up to assist local hospitals in need of PPE gear. With help from employees at Kia Motors Manufacturing in West Point Georgia, who assembled the face shields, Destination Kia was able to donated 468 face shields to Albany Med in June of 2020. In addition to assisting staff at Albany Med, in July, we were able to donate more face masks to those in need at St. Peter’s Hospital.

We are also proud of our local Charity Challenge, which allowed various organizations to create a video with our slogan for the chance to win big! In the end, Destination Kia Donated $20,000 to local charities to aide them with their day-to-day necessities and more!

With every new Kia sold, Destination Kia donated $100 to ToLife!, a local nonprofit organization that aides the community with breast cancer information and services for patients, families and friends. We are proud donors to this organization and from 2015 to 2018, Destination Kia has donated over $60,000!

2017 Check presentation to local Breast Cancer non-profit organization, To Life!

2016 Community Advocate Award: A community reflects the values of those who live and work in the area. There is a lot to be said for establishing and nurturing connections that yield benefits for those in need. To Life! is fortunate to have the recognition and support of the Morrell family. Their efforts have made a difference for breast cancer survivors right here in our community.

James and Megan Morrell have made it their business to get involved with community organizations. As Megan will say "We grew up here, we live here and we work here". As a husband and wife team raising a young family, they are motivated to action. James is involved with Community Hospice and the Animal Protective Foundation as well as To Life!

For the past three years, Destination Kia has championed the month of October for breast cancer awareness. This cause is near and dear to many of their employees who shared stories of how breast cancer has affected their lives and the profound impact To Life! has had on the family member's journey and on their recovery.

We are proud to present James and Megan Morrell with the "Community Advocate Award" We hope you will join us in thanking them for their ongoing support of To Life!

2016 Check presentation to local Breast Cancer non-profit organization, To Life!

Again, in October 2015, Destination Kia donated $100 per every new Kia sold during the month of October, for a total of $13,800, to local Breast Cancer non-profit organization, To Life!

Destination Kia donated $100 per every new Kia sold during the month of October 2014, for a grand total of $16,300, to local Breast Cancer non-profit organization, To Life!

James M. Morrell teamed up with the APF for "Save a life for 25". He underwrote the adoption fees for this program.

The Morrell Family Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded annually to an upperclass student who exhibits James J. Morrell's '66 active involvement in community service endeavors and commitment to his fellow man. The scholarship was established by James and Kathleen Morrell in honor of their families. Awards are based on financial need and academic eligibility and may be renewed.

The Morrell Family Scholarship for Broadcast Journalism/Communications:The Morrell Family Scholarship for Broadcast Journalism/Communications is awarded annually to students who exhibit James J. Morrell's '66 active involvement in community service endeavors and commitment to his fellow man. The scholarship was established by James and Kathleen Morrell in honor of their families. Awards will be given to students in the School of Business and School of Liberal Arts with an interest in pursuing a career in some aspect of Broadcast Journalism/Communications. Preference will also be given to students participating in the College Radio Station (WVCR) and Student Newspaper (Promethean). Awards are based on financial need and academic eligibility and may be renewed.

The Morrell Science Center: The 45,000 sf science building for the chemistry and biology departments is a state-of-the-art undergraduate teaching lab with a faculty research component. A pedestrian link connects the existing Roger Bacon Science Building-housing classrooms and non-lab functions-with the new Center, creating a courtyard with beautiful mature trees. Building components include ten teaching labs, 25 basic research labs and support space for the study of cellular/molecular and general biology and physical, organic and general chemistry. Occupying a sloping hillside, topography and floor alignment were important considerations in the building design which incorporates elements of the materials palette and character of the surrounding campus. All engineering systems use repetitive modules-providing maximum flexibility for growth and change.

Kathy Morrell is current Board Member for Blue Star Mothers. Kathy also provides free storage space for supplies and donations.

James J. Morrell is current Board Member for Fr. Peter Young Foundation.

Jim Morrell previous Board Member. Joseph Morrell current Board Member for the Center for Disability Services.

Kathy Morrell is Honary member and supporter for the Patriot Guard.

James J. Morrell was the recipient of the 2005 Quality Dealer Award from TIME Magazine.

1999 & 2003: James J. Morrell was the recipient of The Danny Thomas Humanitarian Award.

Destination Kia is honored to support To Life; a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the Capital Region with breast cancer support and education. As part of Kia's ongoing effort to give back, Destination Kia has donated $4638.00 to help fund the vital services To Life provides to our community. We have been proud donors to this organization for nearly ten years and want to thank To Life for their continued efforts towards the betterment of our community!

Here at Destination Kia we are committed to giving back by supporting local organizations that provide our community with vital programs. The Center for Disability Services is one of these organizations and for over 75 years they have been one of upstate New York's largest providers of opportunities and services for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to announce our donation of $4638.00 to the Center for Disability Services and their ongoing efforts.