Driving Change: How Local Dealers Are Giving Back
Local Dealers Give Back to Their Community
When many think of a New Car Dealership, they think of a place to purchase or repair a vehicle. However, Franchised New Car Dealers do a lot more than sell and service vehicles! Dealerships in the New York Metro area play a vital role in their local communities. From supporting schools and hospitals to partnering with foundations and other community-based organizations, these dealerships make significant charitable contributions.
Last year, GNYADA members contributed more than $19 Million, highlighting their philanthropic efforts and dedication to enhancing the lives of others. We commend our members for their significant contributions and for being an essential part of their communities.
Sunrise Toyota Raises Over $1 Million to Support Day Camp for Children with Cancer
For every customer repair order, Sunrise Toyota
donates $1 to the Sunrise Day Camp, whose mission is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer. Over the past six years, Sunrise Toyota has been able to raise over 1 million
dollars through repair orders in support of this incredible
organization.
Over $130K Donated to Students for Scholarships
Koeppel Auto Group donated over $130,000 to students at P.S. 148Q for scholarships through their ‘Koeppel Kares’ initiative. Since spring 2023, $20 from every car sale at their Queens dealerships has been dedicated to the NYC Scholarship Accounts, part of the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program.
Plaza Auto Mall Donates Over 1,650 Backpacks & School Supplies
Plaza Auto Mall’s team distributed an astounding 1,650 backpacks filled with school supplies. With this generous donation, Plaza Auto Mall has now given away over 1,650 backpacks across various events in 2023, including the Youth Summerfest held this summer at Brooklyn's Prospect Park Zoo.
Over $375,000 Raised to Support Childrens Hospital in Westchester
Subaru of White Plains raised an impressive $375,000 over three years for the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. With each new Subaru purchase or lease between November and January, Subaru of America donated $250, matched by Subaru of White Plains. This year, they donated a record-breaking amount of $106,841.
$20,700 Donation Empowers Long Island’s Family Service
League
Empire Automotive Group uplifted the Long Island community by generously donating $20,700 to the Family Service League, a social service agency providing crucial support to those in need.
Together Dealers Give Back: Giving Tuesday
As part of Giving Tuesday, North Bay Cadillac Buick GMC President Jack Weidinger presented the keys to a $100K Chevy Suburban vehicle, that was modified for wheelchair accessibility, to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Fundraising Efforts Garner Over $450,000 in Support of Suffolk County Children’s Hospital
Competition Subaru of Smithtown has raised over $450,000 in support of Stony Brook Children’s Hospital making a significant impact on the hospital’s initiatives.
$150,000 Donation Paves the Way for Neurologic Surgery at Huntington Hospital
Empire Subaru of Huntington has contributed an astounding $150,000 over the past three years to the neurologic surgery department at Huntington Hospital. This year, their dedicated fundraising efforts achieved a remarkable milestone of $20,058.
10 Year Effort Raises $86,542 to Fight Breast Cancer
Apple Honda raised $7,600 for the North Fork Breast Health Coalition during its 11th annual breast cancer awareness month. This significant contribution brings their cumulative fundraising total to an incredible sum of nearly $86,542 over the course of a decade. Apple Honda generously donates $50 for each new and used car sold throughout the month of October.
$21,000 Donation to Local Hospital
East Hills Subaru of Sayville presented a check for $21,000 to the Long Island Community Hospital to go towards their patient care, including trauma, cardiac, and primary care programs.
Brooklyn Dealer Raises $10,600 to Beat Breast Cancer
Bical Auto Mall in Brooklyn raised $10,600 for breast cancer research by partnering with The American Cancer Society for the ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ movement. The dealership donated $100 for every car leased or purchased in October.
Santa’s Magic Brought to Nassau University Medical Center
Empire Automotive Group President Michael Brown continues his tradition of giving back to the Long Island community during the holiday season. Michael distributed over $10,000 in gift cards
for groceries and toys to patients in the NUMC woman’s clinic, the maternity ward, as well as those in patient rooms.
Suffolk County Dealer Supports Veterans and Saves Pets
Competition Auto Group discounted a Sprinter Van for the Paws of War organization to use to support war heroes and their furry companions. The van is used to pick up and drop off animals from airports to help the military vets awaiting them. Paws of War provides support animals to veterans in need and saves pets from kill shelters.