Share the Love Event FAQs

   
Frequently Asked Questions

How do I select the charity or charities I want to receive the donation?

It's easy - you can make your charity selection right here in the Twin City Subaru showroom when you buy or lease your new Subaru! You will be asked to provide your name, contact information, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and charity selection. Subaru will then make the donation on your behalf. Don't worry, we will help you through the process if you have any questions. You can also make your charity selection on subaru.com/share, by calling 1-800-SUBARU3, or by filling out a self-addressed, prepaid envelope provided by your retailer.

What if I want to split the donation (i.e. select more than one charity) or vote more than once?

Each customer who has purchased or leased a new Subaru (2014 or 2015) can either allocate the $250 donation to one charity, or split it amongst any number of participating charities. Only one donation (of $250) is made per vehicle sale or lease.

How long do I have to make the charity selection?

While we encourage customers to make their charity selection at the dealership at the time of purchase, selections will be accepted through January 31, 2015.

I bought a car, but forgot to submit my charity selection. Where does the money go?

We will help you not to forget - you can choose your charity right here in the showroom! But for those who do not make their charity selection by January 31, 2015, Subaru will distribute the donation evenly among the five national charities.

How will I know that the donation was made?

You will receive a "thank you" letter from Subaru and the charities that received your donation once all of the submissions have been processed. Customers who do not make their charity selection by January 31, 2015 will receive a letter from Subaru thanking them for their purchase.

By what date will Subaru make the donations to each charity? How much money is expected to be donated?

Subaru will make the donation to each charity by March 1, 2015. Subaru of America, Inc. announced it will donate $15 million to charitable partners during its seventh annual "Share the Love" event. In 2013, Subaru donated $10 million to "Share the Love" charities and over the course of the six year program, Subaru has donated a total of $35 million. Twin City Subaru's goal for 2014 is to donate at least $25,000 (75,000 meals!) to the Vermont Foodbank!

Do I get a tax credit for this donation?

Because the donation is being made by Subaru to each of the participating charities, donations are not tax-deductible to purchasers.

Why do some retailers have 4 charity options and others have 5 charity options?

This year, Subaru of America has again offered us an optional opportunity to select a fifth charity, local to their community, to join the national four charities in the "Share the Love" event. For the second year, Twin City Subaru has partnered with the Vermont Foodbank so you can choose to give directly back to Vermonters in need!