Automaker Announces Return of Longtime National Charity Partners, Including Meals on Wheels America
CAMDEN, N.J., Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the annual Subaru Share the Love® Event will
return in 2021 for its fourteenth consecutive year. With the return of
national charity partners including The American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®), Make-A-Wish®, Meals on
Wheels America and the National Park Foundation, Subaru and its
participating retailers hope to exceed a grand total of $225 million donated to these worthy causes by the end of the event's fourteenth year.
"The Subaru Share the Love Event is the most important time of the
year for us, as it gives our Subaru family of employees, retailers and
owners a moment to come together to reflect on what matters most –
helping those in need," said Thomas J. Doll,
President and CEO of Subaru of America, Inc. "Giving back is at the
very heart of Subaru – it's what makes us More Than a Car Company. In
2021, we're excited to give back to the causes close to our community's
hearts and make a lasting positive impact."
From November 18, 2021, through January 3, 2022,
with every new Subaru purchased or leased at one of more than 600
participating Subaru retailers nationwide, Subaru will donate $250
to the customer's choice of charities*. The customer may choose to
direct the donation to four national partner charities: The ASPCA®,
Make-A-Wish®, Meals on Wheels America and the National Park Foundation.
Subaru retailers also will have the opportunity to add up to two local
hometown charities for their customers to select.
For the sixth consecutive year, there will be no cap placed on the
total donation from Subaru of America, Inc. to the Share the Love Event
charitable partners, and new owners will be granted the option of
selecting which charity or charities will receive a donation from Subaru
on their behalf. In addition to the four national charity partners,
Subaru retailers nationwide have selected 794 charitable organizations
in their communities to support.
Additionally, more than 300 participating Subaru retailers will donate an additional $5 to their hometown charitable partners for every routine Subaru vehicle service visit from November 18, 2021 through January 3, 2022, throughout the Subaru Share the Love Event.
The Subaru Share the Love Event was launched in 2008, and since that year, Subaru has donated more than $200 million to more than 1,610 national and local charities.
Meals on Wheels America
Subaru is the largest automotive donor to Meals on Wheels. Meals
on Wheels America provides leadership to local, community-based programs
dedicated to fighting hunger and isolation among our nation's homebound
seniors. Through the Subaru Share the Love Event, Meals on Wheels
has helped deliver more than 2.5 million meals and friendly visits to
America's seniors.
*Subaru will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased from November 18, 2021, through January 3, 2022,
to four national charities designated by the purchaser or lessee.
Pre-approved Hometown Charities may be selected for donation depending
on retailer participation. For every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased
during the campaign period, participating retailers will donate an
additional $50 in total to their registered Hometown Charities. Subaru will donate a total of $5
to their registered Hometown Charities for every Subaru vehicle routine
service visit during the campaign period. A routine visit includes
customer payment of $5 or greater, or any
service that includes a genuine Subaru oil filter. Purchasers/lessees
must make their charity designations by January 15, 2022. The four national charities will receive a guaranteed minimum donation of $250,000 each. See your local Subaru retailer for details or visit subaru.com/share. All donations made by Subaru of America, Inc.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J.,
the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and
accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants and Subaru of Indiana
Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant to be
designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife
Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise,
which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone, and
to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20
years, SOA has donated more than $200 million
to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged
more than 63,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is
important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world
because it is the right thing to do. For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Diane Anton
Subaru of America, Inc.
856-488-5093
danton@subaru.com
Taryn Ottaunick
MWW on behalf of Subaru
Subaru@mww.com
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