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We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to living the Subaru Love Promise.
We have been recognized for staying committed to our community using the principles of HEART: Honesty, Empathy, Appreciation, and Respect to earn your Trust.
Here at Bloomington Subaru, we love making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers, employees, and neighbors. We thank you for your support.
The Subaru Love Promise® is our vision to show love and respect to all people at every interaction with Subaru. Subaru and our retailers believe every day gives us an opportunity to positively impact the world around us – by how we support each other, our customers, and our community. Together, we are committed to making the world a better place.
The Love Promise is what makes Subaru More Than a Car Company® and a Subaru retailer More Than a Car Dealer®. It sets a standard that we are committed to living every day.
At Bloomington Subaru, we believe in being a positive force in our community, not just with donations, but with actions that set an example for others to follow. We aim to make the world a better place through several key initiatives that help support and protect people, pets, and our planet:
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SUBMIT A STORYProviding comfort, hope, and confidence to children in urgent need
Subaru and its retailers partner with Operation Warm® to visit local homeless shelters and support agencies to provide children with brand-new necessities like coats, shoes, and socks.
These essential items not only help keep children protected, warm, and dry, they can also have a significant impact on a child’s mental and emotional well-being.
Through this partnership and other historical Subaru Loves to Help efforts, Subaru and retailers like us will have supported over 1 million children and adults in urgent need nationwide.
At Subaru, we believe what we leave behind is a reflection of who we are. That’s why Subaru and our retailers partner with the Arbor Day Foundation (TM) to provide and distribute 100,000 regionally appropriate trees across the country. We’re proud to establish the largest corporate tree distribution ever. Through this and other Subaru Loves the Earth initiatives, Subaru and our retailers have helped distribute and plant over 1.1 million trees.
Subaru believes we should all have a chance to lead a healthy life. That’s why for over 10 years, Subaru and its retailers like us have partnered with Blood Cancer United® and our local hospital to give warm blankets and encouraging messages of hope, written by our employees and customers, to support our community members living with cancer. Through our combined efforts during this partnership, we have supported over 550,000 cancer patients nationwide. Together, we are proud to be Blood Cancer United’s largest automotive donor.
Subaru and its retailers, like us, are continuing our support of education and high-needs schools in our communities through Subaru Loves Learning(R) by providing teachers across the country with funding to purchase the school supplies and resources they know are needed to help students thrive in the classroom. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and its retailers have supported more than 950,000 students nationwide and are proud to be their largest corporate supporter.
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home. That's why retailers like us partner with our local animal welfare organization every October to provide direct financial assistance through a grant distributed by the ASPCA® and host pet events to help animals find loving homes. Through our partnership with local and national organizations, Subaru has donated over $70 million, supporting the rescue, adoption, and health of over 700,000 animals. We're proud to be the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA.
Subaru and its retailers believe in giving back to our communities. That's why for every new vehicle sold or leased during the Subaru Share the Love event, Subaru and its retailers, like us, makes a donation to national charities that our owners care about and to over 2,700 local charities where Subaru owners live and work.
Now, after 17 years, Subaru and our retailers have donated nearly $320 million to charity all to give back and to make the world a better place.
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.
Midwest Animal Rescue and Services
Hope Street Shelter - Shelter for Young Adults
Washburn Elementary School
Frauenshuh Cancer Center
Subaru and Bloomington Subaru 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.
At Bloomington Subaru, we're proud to be part of Subaru's commitment to making a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve. Through the annual Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, our team recently helped distribute more than 100 free trees to local community members. Trees play a vital role in creating healthier neighborhoods. They help improve air quality, provide shade, support local wildlife, and contribute to a more beautiful environment for everyone to enjoy. By placing trees directly into the hands of residents, we are helping create a lasting impact that will continue to grow for years to come. The tree giveaway was a wonderful opportunity to connect with our community while promoting environmental stewardship. Whether planted in backyards, parks, or community spaces, these trees will help strengthen our local ecosystem and contribute to a greener future throughout Bloomington and the surrounding area. As a Subaru retailer, Bloomington Subaru is honored to support programs that align with Subaru's commitment to protecting and preserving the planet. We would like to thank everyone who participated and helped make this year's Subaru Loves the Earth® event a success. Together, we're not just planting trees—we're growing a healthier, more sustainable community for future generations.
Bloomington Subaru was proud to support our local community through a recent Food Drive held April 14th through April 20th. In partnership with Bloomington Public Schools and VEAP, we came together to support the students and families of Westwood Elementary School. This effort focused on helping ensure essential items are accessible to those who need them most right here in our community. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we collected a full box of donations along with additional cash contributions. Donations included shelf-stable food, baby care items, personal care products, and household essentials—all of which will make a meaningful impact for Westwood Elementary families. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who participated and helped make this initiative a success. We look forward to continuing to support and strengthen our Bloomington community.
Bloomington Subaru recently donated more than 500 winter jackets to Avivo, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that serves thousands of people across Minnesota. The jackets include a wide range of sizes — from children's to adult — ensuring that families, individuals, and youth can stay warm as winter temperatures drop. Avivo works with people facing barriers such as homelessness, unemployment, mental health challenges, poverty, and addiction. For more than 60 years, the organization has offered services that help individuals find housing stability, pursue recovery, and achieve employment and economic advancement. Winter weather can be especially difficult for people who don't have reliable winter clothing. Bloomington Subaru's donation helps fill that essential need by providing warm jackets to people connected with Avivo's programs and services. These jackets will make a real difference for those who may otherwise struggle to stay warm. We're grateful to partner with Avivo once again and support their mission to help people live well and work well in our community!
Through Subaru Loves Learning, Bloomington Subaru continued its commitment to supporting local education at Valley View Elementary School. In 2025 alone, the partnership supported 20 classrooms, helping provide essential learning tools and resources that directly benefited 521 students. Since 2021, Bloomington Subaru has donated $42,900, supporting 81 classrooms and more than 2,000 students in the community. Teachers used Subaru-funded resources for books, basic supplies, flexible seating, STEM education, technology, and creative materials—ensuring students had what they needed to succeed both academically and emotionally. Nationally, the program has supported nearly 1 million students and delivered more than 900,000 classroom items to schools. After five years of partnership, Subaru Loves Learning continues to make a meaningful difference—empowering teachers, enriching classrooms, and helping students thrive.
Supporting animals in need takes more than good intentions—it takes committed partnerships, community engagement, and meaningful action. Subaru's 2025 Impact Summary shows just how powerful that combination can be. Through its ongoing collaboration with the ASPCA® and local rescue organizations like Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS), Subaru helped create real, measurable change for animals nationwide. In 2025 alone, Subaru-supported initiatives: impacted over 110,000 animals, distributed $3,198,000 in grant funding, and helped shelters and rescues provide critical care, adoption support, and resources. These funds ensured animals received vaccinations, microchips, veterinary treatment, and the care they needed to be ready for loving homes. At the community level, Bloomington Subaru played a vital role in making this impact personal. With $4,000 donated, their support helped prepare 55 animals for adoption, including dogs, cats, and senior or special-needs pets often referred to as "underdogs.". According to Amy Swenson, Executive Director of MARS, the partnership has been invaluable—praising the Bloomington Subaru team for being responsive, collaborative, and always willing to problem-solve to help animals succeed. The heart of the impact comes alive through stories like Audrey's. During a Subaru Loves Pets adoption event, a longtime MARS adopter—still grieving the loss of a beloved dog—met Audrey. What started as a foster-to-adopt situation quickly turned into something more. Tail wags, kisses, and an instant sense of "home" made it clear: Audrey was meant to stay. Today, Audrey is thriving, and her adopters say their hearts feel whole again—a reminder that these programs don't just change animals' lives, they heal people too. Subaru's continued commitment shows how corporate responsibility can extend far beyond donations. By investing in local rescues and national partners, Subaru helps transform compassion into action—and action into forever families. Because every adoption story is proof that when communities come together, lives are changed for the better.
Every year, Subaru dealerships help turn hope into a reality for Minnesota kids facing a critical illness. This year, members of the Subaru team at Bloomington Subaru joined Make-A-Wish Minnesota and wish dad, Charlie, to learn firsthand how their generosity creates life-changing moments for wish families. Charlie shared the story of his son's wish to go to Disney World to meet Buzz Lightyear. For their family, the wish meant more than a vacation; it was a chance to reconnect and create memories together after a difficult health journey. Subaru’s impact also reaches kids like Ellie. When Ellie was born, a rare metabolic disorder caused her to stop breathing, leading to multiple brain injuries and lifelong seizures. Today, at nine years old, Ellie continues to fight daily battles with her health. Despite these challenges, she finds joy in the stars. When Ellie was referred to Make-A-Wish Minnesota, she knew exactly what she wished for: a trip to Yellowstone to see the stars in all their glory. During the day, Ellie explored geysers, wildlife, and natural wonders. At night, her family gathered around the campfire making s’mores and watching the sky light up with stars. “Seeing Ellie’s face light up each day was my favorite part,” her mom, Nichole shared. “The wish was a breath of fresh air for our entire family.” Because of Subaru’s continued support through Share the Love, wishes like Ellie’s and Charlie’s son, Aaron, are made possible. Together, Subaru and Make-A-Wish Minnesota are delivering hope, strength, and unforgettable joy to families when they need it most.
We recently had the absolute pleasure of teaming up with Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) again for a heartwarming pet adoption event — and what an unforgettable day it was! From the moment the first wagging tails arrived, the energy was filled with joy, love, and anticipation. Families came out in full force, ready to meet their new furry companions, and we were thrilled to witness so many pets find their forever homes. The dedication of the MARS team was truly inspiring, their passion for rescue work shines in everything they do! Events like this remind us just how powerful community and compassion can be. Seeing happy adopters meet their new best friends, knowing these animals now have a second chance, was incredibly rewarding. We're so grateful to MARS for letting us be a part of their mission, and to everyone who came out to adopt, volunteer, or simply show support. Here’s to more lives saved, more hearts healed, and more tails wagging in the future!
For ten years, Subaru of America retailers across the country have been partnering with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to bring warmth and compassion to blood cancer patients through the Subaru Loves to Care Initiative. Subaru believes in “being a positive force in the communities in which we live and work, not just with donations, but with actions that set an example for others to follow”. Bloomington Subaru packed up their vehicles and headed over to Health Partners Frauenshuh Cancer Center on June 17th to show that they “Love to Care” for local cancer patients. Their gift to the patients included warm blankets in a heart-shaped pouch, patient care kits and messages of hope written by their staff and Subaru showroom guests. Mike Niles of Health Partners Frauenshuh Cancer Center expressed great appreciation for the generosity of Bloomington Subaru. For the first time in a few years the group was able to hand the gifts directly to the patients and Mike shared that as always “the generosity is very well received by the patients and staff” at the cancer center. Once again Bloomington Subaru has gone above and beyond by contributing $10,000 to LLS to provide financial relief to help offset non-medical costs associated with treatment, such as transportation, food, housing, utilities, etc. for families through LLS’s Urgent Need Program, Pediatric. LLS Upper Plains Executive Director, Kortney Hamm, expressed her gratitude saying, “Our partnership with Subaru continues to provide hope, community, comfort, and support to cancer patients in our communities. We couldn’t be more grateful for the continued engagement from our local hospital partnerships and the Subaru teams in showing how we can rally for patients that we serve.”
Imagine going without a coat, shoes, or even socks. For millions of children and adults experiencing homelessness and other urgent need situations across the country, even here in Bloomington, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Bloomington Subaru is partnering with Operation Warm®, a national nonprofit focused on connecting children with the resources they need to thrive. Through this partnership and other Subaru Loves to Help® efforts, Subaru and retailers like Bloomington Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 02/11/2025, Bloomington Subaru donated 504 coats to Avivo Minneapolis. These essential items not only help keep children protected, warm, and dry, it can have a significant impact on a child's mental and emotional well-being.
Luther Bloomington Subaru proudly supports the fight against cancer by donating 80 warm blankets and 10 patient care kits to the Frauenshuh Cancer Center at Methodist Hospital, in partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). These comforting gifts are part of our ongoing commitment to bring hope and care to patients undergoing treatment. LLS is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, while also improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Through groundbreaking research, patient support services, and advocacy, LLS has been a beacon of hope for millions. Subaru has proudly partnered with LLS for ten years, working together to support those affected by blood cancers and to help make a meaningful difference in our community! We love helping the cancer center and look forward to donating next year!
This year we passed out 150 trees as part of our Subaru Loves the Earth commitment. We worked with the Arbor Day Foundation who are one of the largest nonprofit membership organizations dedicated to planting trees, with over 1 million members, supporters, and valued partners. We had a blast passing out trees and would like to thank all of our customers who reserved one!
In March of 2025 Bloomington Subaru participated in the 15th district-wide Bloomington Public Schools food drive! This year we partnered with VEAP. VEAP is one of the Twin Cities’ largest food pantries, providing access to healthy foods, social services, and financial assistance. We were able to collect $2500 in donations to help our local community! We love working with our public schools and look forward to next years food drive!
On Tuesday, February 11th, we donated children's jackets to Avivo as part of our Subaru Loves to Help promise! For over 60 years Avivo has been working to end homelessness and help individuals through recovery and career advancement! Last year they helped almost ten thousand people, with 85% living in poverty. These jackets will be passed out to families and children in need to help them during our cold Minnesota Winters. We are grateful to be able to partner with a fantastic company and help those in our community!
Once again, Bloomington Subaru was proud to support Bolder Options and the Lifetime Foundation in their annual pickleball fundraiser. It was a day filled with excitement and community spirit alongside pickleball professionals and local Twin Cities celebrities, media personalities, and former athletes. The proceeds from this event are used for supporting wellness based mentoring programs for middle school youth via the Lifetime Foundations and Bolder Options.
Everyone knows Subaru Loves Pets! This month we were excited to have Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) come to our dealership for our #SubaruLovesPets adoption event. MARS brought 11 of their dogs, up for adoption, and everyone at the store had a great time meeting and playing with them! Their goal is to help pets that were lost, left behind, or forgotten find their forever home. We are extremely grateful to be able to help them in this mission and look forward to having them next year!
Lindsay Keyser, blood cancer survivor and dedicated volunteer of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), was happy to join Bloomington Subaru in a special delivery to Frauenshuh Cancer Center on June 14th. Lindsay received treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia there, and she welcomed the opportunity to return to spread hope and encouragement to current patients. Partnering Subaru retailers across the country donated warm fleece blankets, patient care kits and handwritten notes from their showroom guests offering words of encouragement. But Bloomington Subaru took their support even further, donating $10,000 to provide financial relief to help offset non-medical costs associated with treatment, such as transportation, food, housing, utilities, etc. for families through LLS’s Urgent Need Program, Pediatric. The 9-year partnership between Subaru and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is extremely impactful –- having helped LLS to reach nearly 350K patients, strengthening relationships with local hospitals & allowing LLS to reach new patients and connect them to critical resources provided. Subaru is proud to be LLS’s largest automotive donor. Gift Officer for Park Nicollet Foundation, Mike Niles, expressed his appreciation for this partnership over the years and looks forward to continuing it for years to come as it is a wonderful way to improve patients’ experiences when they come for treatments. Blood cancer patients and their families are encouraged to reach out to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Information Resource Center for support and resources at (800) 955-4572 or https://www.lls.org/support-resources/information-specialists
Since 2016 Bloomington Subaru has partnered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) to help patients and families at the Frauenshuh Cancer Center at Methodist Hospital. As part of our Subaru Loves to Car initiative we were able to donate blankets, pillows, water bottles, coloring books, and more! These donations, as well as messages of hope from staff and customers at Bloomington Subaru, let patients know they have support from their community! We look forward to partnering again with them next year and are thankful for the great work Frauenshuh and LLS provide to patients and families!
The North Star Marine Veterans adhere to the founding principles of MCL North Star Detachment #943, supporting Disabled Veterans and engaging in various volunteer activities. They emphasize patriotism, education, and aiding the needy in their community by offering assistance to any Marine, FMF Corpsman, or Veteran in need. They have supported students enrolled in the MCJROTC program at Como Park High School to aiding families of Marines with housing and care! This year Bloomington Subaru donated to $66,048 to support the North Star Marine Veterans. We are proud to help them again and look forward to seeing their positive impact in our community!
This year for Subaru Loves To Help month we partnered with Avivo! Avivo has been in Minnesota since 1960 and helps over 10,000 people every year! Their goal is to help people end homelessness and find housing stability, recover from addiction, receive mental health services, and achieve employment and economic advancement. This year we donated 480 coats and 552 pairs of shoes to aid them in their mission! We loved partnering with this charity and hope others can support their great cause as well!
Bloomington Subaru is honored to share that Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest has reported they have surpassed their previous record for the recent Give to the Max Day Campaign. Over $73,500 has been raised since Luther Automotive committed a $20K matching gift. The gift was made to once again support the charity’s lofty goal - all in support of helping the organization provide lodging, meals, and supportive services to thousands of families with seriously ill or injured children. Gifts of all shapes and sizes are accepted and donated to families in need at no cost! We love partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities and look forward to helping them again next year!
Mobley is the epitome of strength and new beginnings. Mobley and his very best dog friend found themselves sitting in a shelter after their owner moved away. Both dogs came from horrific conditions, living in their own feces and urine which ultimately left Mobley with limited vision. His best friend, on the other hand, was riddled with cancer and sadly crossed the rainbow bridge shortly after arriving at the shelter. Mobley was now left to sit alone in a shelter so overcrowded that dogs had to be euthanized due to space. He shut down and gave up…. Until MARS stepped in! When we heard about Mobley’s story we knew we had to help. We were able to get him out of the shelter and into a quiet foster home so he could have time to decompress. While living with his foster family, we learned Mobley is great with kids, enjoys going on walks, and loves to snuggle his people! He was finally given an opportunity to relax and simply be a dog. On Saturday October 21st Mobley found his forever home at our Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Event… just in time for Make A Dog’s Day! We are so happy for Mobley and his new family and cannot thank our Subaru partner enough for choosing to work with us for this great cause!
For the Subaru Loves Learning® initiative we partnered with Washburn Elementary once again! We donated boxes and boxes of school supplies such as markers, pencil boxes, crayons, backpacks, headphones, and more. This continuing partnership helps both the school and the family of children who go there by not having to worry about affording supplies and just giving kids the best education possible! Subaru partners with AdoptAClassroom.org to support over 470,000 students nationwide including Washburn Elementary! We look forward to helping them again next year!
For over 5 years, our friends at Bloomington Subaru have partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) to deliver hope and warmth to blood cancer patients. On June 23rd, Noah Joseph, representative from Bloomington Subaru, Mike Niles, Frauenshuh Gift Officer, and additional hospital staff were present to unpack Bloomington Subaru’s generous donation of 80 blankets, 10 patient care kits, and Messages of Hope for families battling cancer. This incredible act of generosity was warmly received by hospital staff and cancer patients. Frauenshuh Cancer Center was opened in 2009 and focuses on giving patients comprehensive support. Thank you so much Bloomington Subaru staff for providing messages of hope and reminding cancer patients that there’s a big community supporting them along their journey!
Another year and another beneficial impact for cancer patients at the Frauenshuh Cancer Center at Methodist Hospital! Bloomington Subaru partnered with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society® (LLS) to donate blankets, pillows, face masks, and more! With this donation Subaru has been able to impact the lives of over 300,000 cancer patients nationwide. Frauenshuh Cancer Center has been called the "happiest sad place you will ever be." Their caring staff and expertise help not only patients, but their families as well during difficult times. We look forward to seeing them again next year and thank the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for partnering with us!
Every year Bloomington Subaru partners with a local charity involved in helping our community. We have proudly partnered with the North Star Marine Veterans once again! This great charity not only helps veterans and their families, but also supports local MCJROTC programs like the one at Como Park High School. Over the years this charity has led Toys for Tots drives, created Adopt-A-Veteran programs, created scholarships for students, paid funeral costs for struggling families and more! This year we donated $25,381 to support their cause. We look forward to partnering with them this coming December and next year once again!
Once again Bloomington Subaru has partnered with Washburn Elementary School and VEAP to donate $3000 towards non-perishable foods for this year's food drive! With our donation and others, VEAP has received a total of 65,523 pounds worth of food. This equates to 53,000 meals for people in our community. Since their inception in 2009 they have donated over 650,000 pounds of food and we hope to pass the 700,000 pound mark next year. We are proud to continue helping our community and look forward to partnering with Washburn and VEAP next year!
This year Bloomington Subaru donated 1000 pairs of socks to Catholic Charities - Twin Cities. Catholic Charities is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul region. They serve some of the poorest communities in our area and strive to help people out of poverty, illness, abuse, and more. Our donation of new socks, though they may seem small, make a large impact to those in need. This is essential to preventing health problems for those who do not have access to clean clothes as well as keeping warm during cold Minnesota days. Bloomington Subaru's donation is just one of many that goes towards helping over 23,000 people in our community. From food-to-clothes, anything helps! We hope this donation will help inspire others to donate and show we can all make a positive change in the world!
Luther Bloomington Subaru is honored to once again support Ronald McDonald House Charities’ (RMHC) mission of hope and healing. For the 2022 holiday season Luther Bloomington Subaru was proud to donate $15000, and along with matching funds were able to yield more than $28000 in funds for families visiting RMHC locations. Charle Rassouli says “At Bloomington Subaru, we appreciate the hard work and caring that the staff at RHMC give on a daily basis, and the selflessness that is shown towards families in need. We are proud to support RMHC and will continue to do so in the future” RMHC provides lodging, meals, and more for millions of families with seriously ill children seeking medical care away from home.
For two years in a row, Bloomington Subaru has been our partner in education. This year every teacher and staff member in the building benefited from their generosity. Not only did we receive money to use with Adopt-A-Classroom, they also collected a bounty of supplies. We were excited to see all of the notebooks, pencils, scissors, cleaning wipes... All of the things a school can use. I was also moved when Bloomington Subaru reached out to me personally and asked for any special items that we were in need of. At the time we were in short supply of backpacks. The store delivered for us and came through with the much needed backpacks. They have also pledged to help in the future with any other needs that may come up. I love Subaru and I love how they care.
Bloomington Subaru is committed to making a positive impact on the communities in which they live and work through the Subaru Love Promise – and on July 26th they proved that to the staff and patients of Frauenshuh Cancer Center. Throughout the month of June, the Subaru staff invited their customers to write notes of encouragement to local blood cancer patients and then delivered these notes along with craft kits and 80 warm fleece blankets to Frauenshuh Cancer Center as a show of support for the patients. Subaru team member Noah stated “For me I love this program that we have as I love seeing the face of the patients as we are handing them their blankets and hearing their stories and their successes. Unfortunately, we did not get to meet with any of them this year due to Covid, but I have been doing this long enough I can still imagine them.” The staff of Frauenshuh will share these blankets and notes with the patients when they come in for their treatments over the coming weeks. Mike Niles of the Park Nicollet Foundation at the Frauenshuh Cancer Center states they are “always trying to create a better experience for our patients and their families as they deal with multiple challenges during their cancer journeys. Subaru’s gifts of blankets, craft kits, and cards also improve the experience of our patients during their clinic visits, providing comfort, activities, and a pleasant distraction. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is proud to be able to connect generous community businesses with their local cancer centers to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families.
We were happy to continue one of our favorite traditions this past holiday season! Bloomington Subaru partnered with Toys for Tots as an official Drop off Location. We always love to give back to the community, but it warms are hearts to help children and their families have a little holiday cheer. From Thanksgiving to the middle of December we collect new, unwrapped toys on our show floor and service drive. Between our customers and employees we were excited to collect three (3!) full boxes of toys for donation!
For the first year, we are proud to partner with the Ronald McDonald House. As an additional gift during Share the Love, we’ve chosen to pledge another $75 per vehicle ordered. The Ronald McDonald house provides lodging, meals, access to pantries, kitchens and laundry, an accredited K-12 school, and family-focused programing. We cannot imagine how hard it is to have loved ones in and out of the hospital, especially during a pandemic. To help lessen the burden on these families, we are excited to donate an additional $75 from every Subaru order until the end of the year.
Bloomington Subaru was proud to continue our support for Minnesota Animal Rescue & Services, (MARS) for Subaru Loves Pets Month. We were excited to celebrate with an adoption event on Saturday, October 23rd. We were excited to have multiple foster dogs her, ready to find a new home. Before pets can be adopted from MARS, they vaccinate, microchip, spay/neuter, and give the pets the time to adjust, before becoming available. MARS believes that no matter the breed or age of pet, every animal can find a perfect home.
“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai We know how important education is, and wanted to help an elementary school in our backyard a little more. In addition to the grant given to Washburn Elementary school during Subaru Loves to Learn Month, Bloomington Subaru collected school supplies during the month of August. We were excited to bring the supplies to the school, including headphones, disinfecting wipes, and hand sanitizer along with messages of gratitude to teachers from staff and customers.
Bloomington Subaru is excited and proud to continue their support of North Star Marine Veterans. This year we were proud to be able to donate $23,283 to a great cause, and our hometown charity for the Subaru Share the Love event. The non profit helps provide funds for MN Veterans Homes, MCJROTC, and various Veterans needs throughout the year. Our General Manager, Charlie Rassouli and Sales Manager Noah Joseph, we proud to present them with the check!
This year, Bloomington Subaru partnered with Minnesota Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) for Subaru Loves Pets Month. MARS vaccinates, microchips, spays/neuters, and gives the pets the time they need to adjust, before adopting them to their forever homes. No matter the breed or age of the pet, they believe that every animal can find a perfect home. In October 2020, MARS was able to place 161 pets with their forever families. Both MARS and Bloomington Subaru understand that good things happen when the community unites!
Every year, Bloomington Subaru partners with Toys for Tots and is an official Drop off Location. We always look forward to giving back throughout the year, but it holds a special importance to us during the holidays. We are so thankful that we can help make a child’s holiday a little brighter, even if it is just a toy to some. Throughout the store, we collected new, unwrapped toys, with both customers and employees donating to the cause. This year, because of COVID-19, after collecting toys for the month of December, the Service department loaded the 4 full boxes of Toys into a festive Red Subaru and brought the toys to the local headquarters. 2020 topped 2019 in terms of toy donations, and plan to top in for the 2021 season.
In recognition of Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and to kick off Subaru Share the Love, Bloomington Subaru donated 80 new, all weather blankets to Hope Street Shelter for Young Adults. The Shelter located in Minneapolis, offers support to young adults ages 18-22. Hope Street Shelter provides basic needs- shelter, food, and laundry to at risk youth. The average stay at Hope Street is 30 days, and as the weather in Minnesota gets colder, we understand the importance of a warm blanket of your own. We were happy to support them, and packed a Subaru full of blankets to Hope Street Shelter.
As a store Bloomington Subaru is committed to keeping our planet healthy and believe that little steps can make a huge difference. This year, we phased out the use of Styrofoam cups and implemented a healthier option for our plant. At our coffee bar we now have compostable hot & cold cups, lids, and sleeves. Along with our commitment to Terracycle, the recycling of snack wrappers, coffee and drinkware, Bloomington Subaru’s goal is to limit our waste. We are proud to have taken our part of the 8 million metric tons of plastic that enters the ocean year and switch to a sustainable option.
This was the third year in a row that Bloomington Subaru, Subaru of America and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) came together to spread love, hope, and warmth to cancer patients and their families across the country. On Thursday, June 28, 2018, as part of the national Subaru Loves to Care program, Bloomington Subaru and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society delivered blankets, cards of hope, and arts and crafts kits to patients at Frauenshuh Cancer Center. Noah Joseph, as well as several employees of the Bloomington Dealership, came to represent Subaru. One of the employees is a pediatric leukemia survivor, which made the delivery especially moving to Bloomington Subaru. They lit up the room when they brought in the gifts and brightened everyone’s day with their positive attitudes and smiles. Several patients were available to accept the blankets and expressed nothing but gratitude for the support and gesture of warmth. This program has had a huge impact on communities and their support continues to be a source of inspiration for patients and families. Thank you, Bloomington Subaru!
At Great River School we love bugs and bees...and fruit and veggies! We added the native plants for pollinators so generously donated to us by Bloomington Subaru to the edges of our existing vegetable garden to give some food to the insects while they also help pollinate our food! The garden will come alive with butterflies and bees all summer and will greet the students when they return at the end of the summer. Thanks Subaru and National Wildlife Federation!
For the second year in a row, Bloomington Subaru, Subaru of America and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) are spreading love, hope and warmth to cancer patients and their families in communities across the country. This June, customers visiting Bloomington Subaru were given the chance to write personalized messages of hope to patients in their local community. Those care cards were then handed out alongside a blanket to provide comfort and warmth to patients during their cancer journey.On June 20, 2017 Noah Joseph and Chad Conti of Bloomington Subaru joined LLS staff at Frauenshuh Cancer Center in St. Louis Park to deliver blankets, care cards, and craft kits to brighten the spirits of their blood cancer patients. This event was especially touching for Bloomington Subaru because one of their very own employees, Chad, is a pediatric leukemia survivor himself. At the age of three, Chad was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and endured three long years of treatment. Now at age 34 he’s cancer free and was excited to give back during Subaru Loves to Care month.That day, Chad was even lucky enough to hand deliver one of the blankets to a newly diagnosed patient while he received chemotherapy. Chad said, "I am incredibly thankful for companies like Subaru who give children and adults alike the opportunity to live a full life by giving of their time and donations to make things like this happen.”
On June 28, 2016 LLS Ambassador Pat Harwood accepted 60 blankets donated by Luther Subaru on behalf of cancer patients currently being treated at Frauenshuh Cancer Center -Park Nicollet. Pat knows firsthand the importance of spreading hope to patients fighting cancer. In 1996, Pat was diagnosed with stage three multiple myeloma, an incurable cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow. “The prognosis wasn’t good & at the time most stats showed I had 3 to 5 years to live,” says Pat. After months of treatment, her sister was confirmed as a match for a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately for Pat, her battle was not over. Ten days out of transplant & still in the hospital, Pat’s husband was killed in a car accident. “My family, friends, & the doctors & nursing staff at Park Nicollet helped me through a very difficult time,” shares Pat. “Because, I was now the only parent to my son, I knew I had to fight even harder to survive.” Her doctor told her to remain hopeful because the research & treatments in the pipeline at that time could make five years last a lifetime. “Due to new studies and thanks to research supported by organizations like LLS, today’s blood cancer patients have treatment options that could give them a lifetime,” says Pat. She was deeply touched to be able to hand out Luther Subaru’s donation, especially when her favorite nurses led her into an infusion room to meet Judy, who was getting her very last chemo that day!
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