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We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to our customers, our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.
The 2024 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award recognizes elite Subaru retailer who provide an exceptional customer experience at every interaction with Subaru. These retailers have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to supporting passions and causes in their local communities in important areas such as environment, community, health, education, and pets.
Here at Walser Subaru St. Paul, we love our community as much as we love our vehicles and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers and neighbors.
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.
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SUBMIT A STORYIn 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.
Subaru and our retailers are committed to protecting and preserving the Earth, not just by our words, but also by our actions.
More than 13 million pieces of hard-to-recycle waste collected and recycled through TerraCycle®.
Subaru believes we all should have a chance to lead a healthy life. That's why Subaru and its retailers, like us, partner with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) and their local hospital or cancer treatment center to give warm blankets and encouraging messages of hope, written by retailers and Subaru customers in their stores, to support patients facing cancer. Through our partnership with LLS, we've supported nearly 350,000 cancer patients nationwide. We're proud to be LLS'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 will have supported more than 470,000 students nationwide and are proud to be their largest corporate supporter.
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home. That's why Subaru and its retailers, like us, partner with a local animal shelter every October to provide direct financial assistance and host adoption events to help animals find loving homes. Through our partnership with local and national organizations, we have donated over $51 million, which has supported the adoption, rescue, transport, and health of over 420,000 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 2,100 local charities where Subaru owners live and work.
Now, after 15 years, Subaru and our retailers have donated over $256 million to charity all to give back and to make the world a better place.
We believe that our role as a Subaru Retailer is to make a difference in our community and with each customer. Our company's Core Values are directly aligned with the Subaru Love Promise. - Do The Right Thing - Lead by Example - Display Positive Energy - Be Open Minded At our location you will be treated with honesty, empathy, appreciation, respect and professionalism. We look forward to earning your trust and assisting you now and in the future.
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Subaru and Walser Subaru St. Paul 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.
This Movember, Walser Subaru St. Paul teamed up with the incredible Face It Foundation to support men’s mental health—it was a huge success! Here’s what we accomplished together: For every NEW Subaru sold, Walser Subaru St. Paul donated $25 to the Face It Foundation. Many of you joined us by matching that donation, doubling the impact and helping us raise even more for this critical cause. Your support has made a real difference in helping men in our community access resources, break down stigmas, and find the support they need.
This October, Walser Subaru St. Paul proudly hosted our annual Make a Dog’s Day event, a special day dedicated to helping our community’s shelter dogs find loving homes. With a mission to bring happiness and comfort to adoptable dogs, we partnered with a local shelter to create a fun, welcoming space where families could meet their potential new best friends. The dealership was full of energy as people strolled through, meeting dogs of all sizes, ages, and personalities. Another highlight was seeing people who weren’t necessarily ready to adopt spend time cuddling, petting, and playing with dogs who could use the love. By the end of the day, dozens of dogs found homes, and many more left the dealership feeling loved, appreciated, and adored. Families took photos with their new furry friends, and each adoption was celebrated by our team members, who were thrilled to have been part of such meaningful connections. As we wrapped up, everyone at Walser Subaru St. Paul felt proud to be part of this community. Each adoption story was a reminder of our Love Promise: to care for our community, our people, and, of course, our pets. This day wasn’t just about finding homes for dogs; it was about making lasting memories, supporting our community, and celebrating the bonds that make us all a family.
Walser Subaru staff shared warmth and love with the patients at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN on June 6th as part of their Subaru Loves to Care program. Throughout the month of May customers of Walser Subaru were invited to write a note of encouragement to oncology patients, and these notes were partnered with warm fleece blankets as a gesture of support during their cancer treatment. Cancer patients at Health Partners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital know the significance and meaning behind this generous gift. Many patients go into the clinic for regular chemotherapy infusions, which last hours, and tend to make the patient get “chemo chills”. The staff said they have between 90 to 110 patients per day receiving infusions. These blankets are meant to provide warmth and comfort to the patients during these treatments and beyond. Therefore, the blankets are practical and symbolic of the “warmth” being shared by their community. The staff of Walser Subaru feel strongly about supporting the Twin Cities community and have been generous in their support for years. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is honored to play a role in connecting generous Subaru retailers with cancer facilities to improve the quality of life of patients and their families throughout their treatment and survivorship.
Walser Subaru St. Paul ran the annual Shop For A Cause campaign in June, a fundraiser benefiting non-profits covering a wide range of social services including; homelessness, addiction recovery and mental health, assistance dogs, youth art/design and protecting/preserving Minnesota's wildlife habitat, clean water, outdoor experiences and scenic beauty for generations to come. Before getting the keys to their new car, customers could choose from a menu of local non-profits to support: Angel Foundation, The Lift Garage, Wayside Recovery or 23rd veteran. Walser Subaru St. Paul was able to raise a total of $6,500 to aid the various non-profits in our communities. Walser Auto Group as a whole generated $87,800 to benefit local non-profits. Thank you to everyone that bought a vehicle/donated during Shop For A Cause to support these organizations! Shop For A Cause continues to be one of our customers and employees favorite themes throughout the year. We’re proud to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.
We are proud to share the love with our community! Walser Subaru St. Paul teamed up with Regions Hospital for the annual "Subaru Loves to Care" donation event. Our team donated blankets, arts and crafts kits, and heartfelt messages to bring comfort and joy to patients and their families.
Walser Subaru St. Paul recently partnered with Neighborhood House to provide hundreds of St. Paul children with coats, shoes, and snacks to make this winter easier on their families. The team spent the day handing out items and chatting with local families to learn more about their life's. It was a great day for the community and we're very thankful for this opportunity.
Walser Subaru St. Paul hosted a pet adoption event for Subaru loves pets. They provided dog treats, pictures, and a ton of toys. They covered the adoptions fees for the first 10 dogs and helped the shelter out. All of the dogs were adopted, and hundreds of people showed up to support Subaru loves pets! Looking forward to next year's event.
We are delighted to share the heartwarming moments and highlights from the recent Minneapolis Paws on Grand event, where Walser Subaru proudly participated as part of the Subaru Love Promise® initiative, dedicated to supporting pets in need. At Walser Subaru, our commitment to the community goes beyond providing exceptional vehicles; it extends to our furry friends. Subaru Love's Promise embodies our belief in creating a world where every pet finds a loving and forever home. Paws on Grand was the perfect occasion to showcase this commitment. Paws on Grand was not just a one-day event; it was a testament to the power of love and community. By choosing Walser Subaru, our customers support our commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of pets in need. Every pawprint counts, and together, we are changing lives one paw at a time.
Our friends at Walser Subaru St. Paul partnered with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society® (LLS) to deliver hope and warmth to blood cancer patients at Regions Hospital Foundation on June 28th. Walser Subaru St. Paul and hospital staff were present to unpack Walser Subaru St. Paul’s generous donation of 80 blankets, 30 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. Thank you so much Walser Subaru St. Paul staff for providing messages of hope and reminding cancer patients that there’s a big community supporting them along their journey!
Last week, Walser Subaru St. Paul decided to donate items to patients receiving cancer treatment at Regions Hospital for the Subaru Loves to Care®. We were able to donate: - 🔵 100 Subaru Blankets 🔵 100 Sherpa Lined Hats 🔵 30 Sets of Coloring Books, Lotion, Chapstick, and Eye masks - Thank you for supporting us as the Walser brand continues to help our community.
This month, Walser Subaru St. Paul decided to participate in Subaru Loves to Help by donating 500 pairs of socks to Homeless Youth Services-Twin Cities Metro. The store wanted to give back to the area during these cold months by ensuring we could help kids have warm feet during this brutal winter. Our store takes great pride in helping our community and we will continue to do our best to provide a better city to the people that call the Twin Cities home.
During the year of 2022, Walser Subaru St. Paul decided to provide support to the teachers and students at Kaposia Education Center Elementary School. During that time, Subaru St. Paul donated $12,000, 20 supply kits, and supported over 600 students! Teachers at Kaposia Education Center Elementary School like Lisa Gorman, decided to use that money “to purchase diverse books, pencils, crayons, markers and many other learning tools!” Fifth grade teacher Marcy Caridad, decided to use the donation money “to buy essentials like tissue paper, notebooks, and other materials for learning.” Through the AdoptAClassroom.org partnership, automaker and retailers have helped more than 300,000 students nationwide get the resources their classrooms need to succeed. According to AdoptAClassroom.org, more than 92 percent of classrooms have students whose families cannot afford to purchase any school supplies for their children. Many teachers are filling the gap by spending their own money, on average up to $750 each year, to equip their classrooms and students. Walser Subaru St. Paul continues to work hard to provide a better learning community and show that Subaru is one of the most caring brands in the nation.
The rescue of homeless animals is a world wide endeavor. Rescue groups from across the world connect with organizations like Animal Ark, to bring dogs to Minnesota to find their forever homes. This would not be possible without sponsors like Subaru, whose Love Promise supports our mission. This is Spike’s story. Hi, my name is Spike. I am a shy handsome 2 year old Saluki mix pup. If you are not familiar with this breed, it is a breed commonly found in the country of Oman. When I was a small pup I traveled on a big airplane with my brother Digger and a few other canine friends to find our forever families. Animal Ark took us in, gave us a warm place to stay, and showed us the world does not have to be a scary place. I learned to walk on a leash, take rides in a car, and trust my volunteers who came to play with me. The world is still scary sometimes, but I found a family who loves me just as I am. Together, we will have more adventures in this beautiful place called Minnesota. If you are looking for a shy handsome boy like me, my brother Digger is still looking for his family. Animalarkmn.org/adopt
Hi, my name is Squirt and I am a very special cat. I was found by a local farmer, who could tell I needed some medical help and a warm place to stay. Animal Ark took me in, gave me a warm bed, plenty to eat and medical care. I was found to be a special boy with Cerebellar Hypoplasia. I am not sure what those big words mean, but it causes me to wobble a bit. My new family found me at the Ark, and fell in love with my specialness. They researched my special condition and were determined to adopt me. I am now thriving in my new home. My happy ending is all due to sponsors like Walser Subaru St. Paul, who help Animal Ark rescue special needs animals like me! Thank you
During Subaru Loves Pets month, Walser Subaru St. Paul held a Pet Adoption Event and Food Drive for our favorite local no-kill animal shelter, Animal Ark. 🐾 We delivered ~200lbs of pet food thanks to all of our customers generous contributions! 🥰 Oct. 22nd is National Make A Dogs Day. This national day was intended to encourage adoption of 'Underdogs,' a term coined by Subaru of America, Inc. for dogs with special conditions or needs.
Light The Night is an awareness and fundraising event held annually by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to bring light to the darkness of cancer through research and cures. Walser Subaru St. Paul and Subaru of America, Inc. partnered to sponsor the team photo booth, Subaru Crosstrek signed with Messages of Hope and giveaways of free Subaru gear at the event. Together, we exceeded our donation goal of $2,500 and raised a total of $3,300! Thank you for Lighting The Night with us on September 22 at Harriet Island in St. Paul! It was a beautiful evening and we are so grateful to have gathered together to celebrate, honor and remember those who have been touched by blood cancer!
Walser Subaru St. Paul put on a car show, Subarus & Cold Brews, for car enthusiasts of Minnesota. Part of the event was a food drive to benefit our local food shelf, Neighbors Inc and local no-kill animal shelter, Animal Ark. The food drive brought in 105 lbs. of people food & 95 lbs. of pet food! This was at a time that food reserves were the lowest they had been in years. We are truly thankful for all the food donations that MN car enthusiasts brought to Subarus & Cold Brews. We're already looking forward to next years event!
Walser Subaru St. Paul ran the annual Shop For A Cause campaign in June, a fundraiser benefiting non-profits covering a wide range of social services including; homelessness, addiction recovery and mental health, assistance dogs, youth art/design and protecting/preserving Minnesota's wildlife habitat, clean water, outdoor experiences and scenic beauty for generations to come. Before getting the keys to their new car, customers could choose from a menu of local non-profits to support: Avivo, Juxtaposition Arts, Helping Paws or Minnesota Land Trust. Walser Subaru St. Paul was able to raise a total of $3,925 to aid the various non-profits in our communities. Walser Auto Group as a whole generated $94,000 to benefit local non-profits. Thank you to everyone that bought a vehicle/donated during Shop For A Cause to support these organizations! Shop For A Cause continues to be one of our customers and employees favorite themes throughout the year. We’re proud to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.
In the spring of 2022, Walser Subaru St. Paul partnered with Mn Adult and Teen Challenge to raise $75,000 at their annual Gala. Friends of MnTC bought raffle tickets for a chance to win a new Subaru Crosstrek that would be given away at the end of the evening on May 20th. 750 tickets were sold and every dollar stays in Minnesota to help men, women and teens find freedom from addiction. Many who struggle with addiction, have no resources to get long-term support, but at MnTC we offer a 12 month residential program at little to no cost for those who need it. These funds will help over 45 people change their lives for good.
At Guiding Star Wakota we see so many women and their families in need of love, support, and encouragement. Clients come through our doors in need of diapers and wipes, and to their surprise, find out about our many opportunities we offer here at Guiding Star Wakota. We offer everything from pregnancy tests, parenting and budgeting classes to life coaching. There is nothing better than seeing a family light up when they find hope in a situation in which they once felt hopeless or helpless. We had a client come in feeling downhearted and dejected. There was so much going on in her life and she just kept saying "I'm here for positivity.” Our staff watched as our life coach was able to walk through her past, offer her encouragement and find that positive spirit she was looking for. After life coaching and a pep talk with our business coach, that same client left so inspired, that she ran home to work on her business. It was such a gift to see her come back the next week for our client-led art therapy class. She was so excited about the many things she has been working on since her life and business coaching. With your phenomenal donation through the Share the Love event, we are able to help so many more women and their families, in the Twin Cities and the surrounding suburbs.
The dreary days days of February were a bit brighter thanks to the generosity and kindness of our friends at Walser Subaru St. Paul who put together "Show Some Love" kits personalized for youth participants in programs at The Bridge. Crafted with love just in time for Valentines Day, the kits included journals, pens, coloring books, chocolate/candy, and a personal note to remind youth today and everyday they are loved.
February 2021, Walser Subaru St. Paul participated in an in-store volunteer event. Walser Subaru St. Paul contributed to the approximately 150 telehealth kits decorated and filled, made 40 Chewelry necklaces for Fraser. As an Auto Group we assembled personal hygiene kits and snack kits for The Link, Love One Another and Simpson Housing Services, and we assembled 900 snack kits with personalized notes for MATTER. The team at Walser Subaru St. Paul had a blast making these telehealth kits/necklaces/etc for those in need and felt great making a difference in our communities!
Walser Subaru St. Paul partnered with Second Harvest Heartland, the Midwest's largest Hunger Relief organization, in a Drive To End Hunger during the month of October. Customers, Employees, Family and Friends were encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items to help feed those in need during the Holidays. To make an even bigger impact - For every pound of food collected, $1 was donated to support those in need! $1 donated to Second Harvest Heartland helps provide 3 meals to families in need. Walser Subaru St. Paul helped contribute to the total of 8,571 lbs (and $8,571 donated, which equals 25,713 meals!) collected across Minnesota Walser stores!
June 2021, Walser Subaru St. Paul ran the annual Shop For A Cause campaign, a fundraiser benefiting nonprofits covering a wide range of social services, including support for veterans, mental health services, LGBTQ+ youth, wealth-building initiatives in BIPOC communities, teachers, and rescue animals. Before getting the keys to their new car, customers could choose from a menu of local nonprofits to support: Every Third Saturday, Nexus Community Partners, People Incorporated, The Bridge For Youth, Project Teacher, Rise Up For Youth, and Beauties & Beasts. Walser Subaru St. Paul was able to raise a total of $4,425 to aid the various non-profits in our communities. Thank you to everyone that bought a vehicle/donated during Shop For a Cause to support these organizations! Shop For a Cause was incredibly well received by our customers. People are genuinely excited to learn about these organizations and give back, especially in this time of heightened need. Covid-19 has profoundly impacted nonprofits and communities. The unpredictability of canceled or virtual fundraising events, loss of sponsors, and overall staffing issues have created concern in the nonprofit sector. We’re proud to make this impact at a key time in the communities where we live and work.
Otto embodied the type of worst-case scenario Animal Ark sees all-too-often. But his case was so severe it shocked even us. This English/French bulldog mix was found abandoned in a crate along I-94 in Minneapolis. A Good Samaritan found Otto and brought him to our shelter. Abandonment is cruel under any circumstances, but when combined with Otto’s obvious physical and emotional neglect, even our seasoned staff wept in sadness and anger. Otto was in horrible physical condition. He was severely dehydrated, peeing blood, and suffered from Lyme disease. What’s more, Otto had just one functional eye and exhibited aggression toward cats, dogs and small children. Otto found three separate homes but was returned each time due to his aggression issues. Just about the time we resigned ourselves to Otto being a full-time, forever resident of our shelter, a woman dropped by the shelter to meet him. There’s a certain breed of pet owner in the world that seeks challenging cases like Otto’s. This second Good Samaritan in Otto’s life welcomed him into her home and gave him just the right mix of love, patience and discipline. Otto is well on his way to becoming a stellar canine. For Otto, the fourth time was a charm. He is happy, healthy and increasingly well-behaved in his forever home. Many shelters would have chosen euthanasia for Otto due to his physical and behavioral challenges. Not Animal Ark: We gave him the medical care, patience and TLC he needed ‘til he found his forever home. Subaru’s gift to our shelter allows us to focus on Otto’s needs without adding the worry of financial constraints. We are proud to partner with Walser Subaru St Paul in this event and in future events when COVID no longer keeps us apart. Thank you from Animal Ark and all the future Otto’s we can save!
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