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We've been nationally recognized for our dedication to our customers, our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.
We're honored to receive the 2023 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award. This award nationally recognizes elite Subaru retailers who provide an exceptional customer experience at every interaction with Subaru. These retailers have also demonstrated an outstanding commitment to supporting passions and causes in their local communities in important areas such as the environment, community, health, education, and pets.
Subaru and our retailers believe in making the world a better place and the Subaru Love Promise is our vision of respecting all people. This is our commitment to show love and respect to our customers and to work to make a positive impact in the world.
Did Baxter Subaru La Vista go above and beyond, provide exceptional service, or support causes that are important to you? We'd love to hear about it.
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A partner since 2008, Subaru has donated over $28 million to the ASPCA and through Subaru Loves Pets has helped support the rescue, transport, adoption, and well-being of over 230,000 animals across the country.
Subaru and our retailers are committed to protecting and preserving the Earth, not just by our words, but also by our actions.
Since 2018, as part of the Subaru Loves the Earth initiative, Subaru and retailers across the country have partnered with TerraCycle® and have collected over 7 million pieces of hard-to-recycle trash from their communities. Items such as snack bag wrappers, coffee cups, or used cabin air filters from service areas have been diverted from landfills and given a second life by TerraCycle when it is converted into durable furniture and other usable items.
It's our goal to make the pursuit of knowledge available to as many minds as possible.
Since 2015 Subaru, in partnership with the American Association for the Advancement Science, donated over 369,000 award-winning science books. In addition, through our partnerships with Staples and Adoptaclassroom.org we supported teachers and students with donations of $400,000 in gift cards and school supplies.
In a perfect world, hunger would be history and hope would be commonplace. We believe a perfect world is possible.
In 2020, Subaru and its retailers made a donation to Feeding America to provide 50 million meals to help feed people in need during the COVID-19 crisis,* making meals available at 199 local food banks across the country.
*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.
We should all have a chance to lead a healthy life. We’re aiming to give as many people that chance as we can.
Since 2016, Subaru and its retailers have partnered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to donate over 167,000 blankets and 21,500 arts & crafts kits and reached nearly 150,000 patients in more than 780 hospitals nationwide.
Our Love Promise can be seen in various partnerships with local charities and non-profits. We're grateful for the opportunity, not only to be a part of our community, but to serve it as well.
Nebraska Humane Society
The Furniture Project
Papillion Public Schools
Keep Omaha Beautiful
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Subaru and Baxter Subaru La Vista believe in making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. We uphold that belief through our Love Promise Community Commitment. Every month, we select inspiring stories from customers and partners from around our area who strive to support our collective commitment and feature them here.
Siena Francis House would like to express its gratitude for the recent support of Baxter Subaru. On February 16, 2023, Baxter Subaru made a donation of 1,500 pairs of socks to Siena Francis House. The Baxter Subaru team showed up in the middle of snow storm, with over six inches already on the ground and more falling around them as the socks were unloaded! This extraordinary donation will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. Individuals experiencing homelessness may not have access to the clothing items most of us take for granted; Siena Francis House is able to meet these basic needs thanks to donations from community partners like Baxter Subaru. This donation was made possible by the Subaru Loves to Help® initiative, and represents a joint effort by Baxter Subaru Omaha and Baxter Subaru La Vista. Thank you Baxter Subaru for supporting Siena Francis House and those who need it most in our community!
The seed that would grow into the Furniture Project was planted in 2013, when Drew Gerken and several of his colleagues on the Omaha Fire Department met a family who did not have any furniture. When asked where they slept, the children showed the firefighters their suitcases and said that they put some of their clothing on the floor and cover up in the remaining. The firefighters returned to the fire station and decided that they must try to do something. They reached out via social media and within a day were able to fully furnish this small apartment and had a few things left over. That first family may have no idea what an impact they made on the community that day, but they continue to inspire us to go out and serve those in need. Baxter Subaru La Vista's sponsorship of The Furniture Project's two delivery trucks and creation of the Subaru Goodwill Fund will allow us to deliver not only furniture, but also hope. We are so grateful that Baxter Subaru La Vista is standing with The Furniture Project as we work together to give our neighbors comfortable beds to sleep in, a kitchen table to sit at, and a furnished space to be a family.
I was watching television recently, and saw your commercial, Long Lonely Road. It brought tears to my eyes, and inspired me to write to you about a special group of senior dogs living at Promise 4 Paws Senior Dog Sanctuary, 1027 S. 3rd Street in Council Bluffs, IA. You can learn more about us and our mission by visiting www.promise4pawsdogrescue.com For the past 12 years Cathy Graeve, and a dedicated group of volunteers have operated this non-profit 501(c)3 dog rescue and provided a last home for 100’s of senior dogs. My husband and I have been volunteers there for close to 4 years. Some of their stories are heartbreaking, but now they’re home, with volunteers who care for them and spoil them at every opportunity. It’s their home, with couches, chairs, comfy beds and a backyard they can access at any time. Our senior residents come from area Humane Societies, local dog rescues, and owner surrenders. Many come to in pairs, either siblings or kennel mates, but those that come to us alone soon find lasting friendship with the other dogs at the sanctuary. Cathy is well known in the community for her tireless efforts and dedication to provide a last home for senior dogs. Depending on their overall health when they come to the sanctuary, some live for a just a few months, others live for a few years. When one of our residents passes away, she usually knows of another dog that has been waiting for home. On average we have 25-30 dogs living at the sanctuary at any one time. It’s truly amazing how well they get along. Each dog that comes to the sanctuary is taken to our local vet for an exam, several of our dogs are on medications and as you might imagine, their initial dental care is a significant expense. We rely on donations from the community for household needs; cleaning supplies, pee pads, towels, blankets and beds, and the expenses of a running home, including utilities. When I decided to write this letter, I sent out a text to our volunteer group and learned that almost half, 9 out of 20 of us, own Subaru’s, including Cathy Graeve and myself. That prompted some spirited conversation between the volunteers about their next car purchase. We recognize there are so many people and organizations in need but would be grateful for any donation from Subaru to help us to continue to operate our sanctuary and to provide a last home for senior dogs. We’re committed to making their last years, their best years! If you would like to speak with Cathy Graeve, her cell is (402) 669-3224 or you can email her at [email protected] Kind Regards, Pat Vlcan
Baxter Subaru La Vista is a full circle partner when it comes to supporting pets. Their sponsorship of the Nebraska Humane Society’s Margre Durham Walk for the Animals helped NHS exceed the event’s 2022 fundraising goal. But support from dedicated sponsors like Baxter also builds the foundation for pet owners to enjoy their pets, by providing participants with a pet friendly festival that strengthens the Human-Animal bond. Baxter Subaru La Vista also opened their dealership for an adoption event on the 4th annual National Make a Dog’s Day. Hosting the Pet Adoption on Wheels (PAW) gave adoptable pets the chance to showcase themselves away from the shelter and gave them exposure to a whole new set of potential adopters. Baxter Subaru La Vista also partnered with NHS during the month of October for the Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Campaign. The entire month of October, Subaru promoted adoptions of long-term pets at the Nebraska Humane Society. Subaru also donated to the agency for the first 30 dogs adopted during the month. We are so grateful to Baxter Subaru La Vista for their part in helping deserving animals find second chances at new lives. And in doing that--bettering our community for pets and the people who love them.
Baxter Subaru La Vista believes all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education. That's why we were honored to raise money for school supplies that were donated to Mari Sandoz Elementary School. As part of the national Subaru Loves Learning initiative, Baxter Subaru La Vista raised $7,500 for school supplies that included Crayons, markers, whiteboards, headphones, Lysol wipes, and many other educational necessities. The donations helped support 375 students and 15 classrooms. One educator remarked, "Thank you again for the donation to Sandoz Elementary. These items will positively impact all students in our building and allow teachers to expand on the great things they do each day in the classroom." The joy on the students' faces was just as rewarding as the appreciation from the teachers and staff. Making a positive impact on education in our local community is a gratifying experience that will pay dividends for many years to come. Thank you to all the hard-working teachers for all that you do!
Our family has been to three Boxers at Baxter events at three different locations; First in 2018 (Baxter at Westroads), then at Baxter near Village Pointe for the grand opening in 2019 (where we met Tom Doll) and then the most recent one at the new LaVista location, meeting Scott Speed! We enjoy going to car shows, this is what we do! The first Boxers at Baxter event that we went to, was the first car show we were able to take our kids to, as it was close and family friendly. I remember it was so hot that year but our kids still had a good time (as they enjoyed seeing all of the dogs people brought with them) and we of course loved seeing the cars! I remember the grand opening event at Village Pointe, and hearing Tom Doll speak about how proud he was to be part of Subaru and how awesome it was to be at the grand opening event at Baxter. Another thing that stood out was your team member playing the guitar in the lobby (very talented) and everyone gathering around to listen! The most recent event was one for the books, as Scott Speed signed my car and I received the first place award on my Series.White WRX! We still haven’t managed to win the Legos set, but we’ll keep trying, It’s awesome going to these events as a family. We typically bring two of our Subarus (out of six) to the event and continue to show each other who is the better driver (me or my husband) on the way. I think I give him a run for his money!
Stephen Center, a homeless shelter in South Omaha, was blessed by Baxter Subaru La Vista employees on Monday, November 8. Employees delivered 51 blankets and 7 scarves for people experiencing homelessness served by the shelter. But then the employees went above and beyond, sticking around after the delivery to deep clean the dining room. When that task was done, they served lunch to men, women and children at the shelter. “Beyond a warm meal, the folks from Baxter Subaru really connected with our clients, visiting with them over lunch. That connection is so important to help people have hope when going through a housing crisis,” Stephen Center Community Engagement Manager Beth Ellis said. “We are so grateful for everything Subaru and its employees did for Stephen Center.”
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