The 2025 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award
We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.
The 2025 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 Subaru, 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.
What is the Subaru Love Promise?
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. What is the Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment? At 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:
How is 802 Subaru dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
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.
Vermont FoodBank
Love Promise Stories from 802 Subaru
Subaru and 802 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
802 Subaru: Investing in Vermont’s Future Through Subaru Loves Learning® - Dennis P
At 802 Subaru in Berlin, Vermont, we believe that every student deserves an equal opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed — no matter their circumstances. That’s why we’re proud to participate in Subaru Loves Learning®, a national initiative connecting Subaru retailers with high-needs schools through AdoptAClassroom.org. Across the country, millions of students lack access to basic learning materials, and 92% of teachers report spending their own money — an average of $895 per year — to equip their classrooms. Through our ongoing partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and its retailers are working to change that by giving educators the funding and resources they need to help their students thrive. This year, 802 Subaru adopted classrooms at Barre City Elementary & Middle School, providing teachers with the resources to purchase supplies tailored to their students’ unique needs. In late September, members of our team had the privilege of visiting the school to personally deliver classroom plaques, donate supplies, and share messages of encouragement with teachers and students. The visit was filled with smiles, gratitude, and a shared sense of purpose — a reminder that a small act of kindness can make a lasting impact in the lives of local children. As Subaru’s partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org continues to grow — supporting more than 950,000 students nationwide — 802 Subaru remains committed to helping Vermont’s young learners reach their full potential. Because at 802 Subaru, we believe in building a brighter future — one classroom, one student, and one Subaru at a time.
802 Subaru: Spreading Warmth with Coats for Kids - Dennis P
At 802 Subaru in Berlin, Vermont, we believe that helping our neighbors starts with simple acts of kindness — and few acts mean more in Vermont winters than keeping kids warm. That’s why this season, 802 Subaru is teaming up with Gadue’s Dry Cleaning for the annual Coats for Kids drive. Throughout the campaign, our dealership serves as a community drop-off location, inviting customers and local residents to bring in gently used coats, snow pants, hats, and gloves. Gadue’s Dry Cleaning professionally cleans every donated item, ensuring it’s fresh, warm, and ready to be distributed to Vermont children in need before the coldest months arrive. This annual effort embodies the spirit of Subaru Loves to Help®, reminding us that warmth is more than a physical need — it’s a symbol of community care and compassion. Each coat, each pair of mittens, and each act of generosity helps a child step into winter with comfort, dignity, and confidence. At 802 Subaru, we’re proud to partner with Gadue’s Dry Cleaning to share the warmth across Vermont — one coat, one family, and one act of love at a time.
802 Subaru: Keeping Vermont Green — One Trail and One Bag at a Time - Dennis P
At 802 Subaru in Berlin, Vermont, Subaru Loves the Earth® means taking action — right here in our own backyard. Every spring, our team joins thousands of Vermonters for Green Up Day, a beloved statewide tradition dedicated to cleaning up roadsides, trails, and public spaces across the Green Mountain State. As an official Green Up Day drop-off location, 802 Subaru provides a convenient space for community members to safely dispose of collected litter. But our involvement doesn’t stop there — our employees get out and clean, too. During this year’s event, the 802 Subaru team volunteered throughout the week of April 28, leading up to Green Up Day on Saturday, May 3. Staff members joined cleanup crews from Wednesday, April 30, through Saturday, May 3, focusing on a section starting at the intersection of Fisher Road and Stewart Road on Paine Turnpike North, leading toward Montpelier. By week’s end, our team had filled over 100 bags of litter, making a visible difference in our local community and environment. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond one weekend each spring. 802 Subaru proudly supports the Green Mountain Club (GMC) — the steward of Vermont’s iconic Long Trail System, encompassing more than 500 miles of hiking trails that attract over 200,000 hikers each year. To help their year-round conservation work, 802 Subaru provides a vehicle to the Green Mountain Club, assisting their staff and volunteers with transportation to remote trailheads, supply delivery, and fieldwork across Vermont’s rugged terrain. Founded in 1910, the Green Mountain Club’s mission is to make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people by protecting and maintaining the Long Trail System and fostering stewardship through education and community engagement. Our partnership helps ensure that GMC’s crews can continue their essential work — maintaining trails, repairing shelters, and educating the next generation of environmental stewards. From cleaning up our roads to helping preserve our trails, 802 Subaru is proud to support Vermont’s natural beauty at every level. Together with Green Up Vermont and the Green Mountain Club, we’re committed to keeping Vermont clean, green, and thriving — one bag, one trail, and one Subaru at a time.
802 Subaru & Vermont Foodbank: Sharing the Love to End Hunger in Vermont - Dennis P
At 802 Subaru in Berlin, Vermont, sharing the love means feeding our neighbors. For over a decade, we’ve proudly partnered with the Vermont Foodbank, the state’s largest hunger-relief organization and only food bank. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to gather and share quality food and nurture partnerships so that no one in Vermont will go hungry. Since 2013, the Vermont Foodbank has been our hometown charity partner during Subaru’s annual Share the Love® Event — and together, we’ve donated over $409,000 to help fight hunger throughout Vermont. The Vermont Foodbank distributes nearly 12 million pounds of food each year through a network of more than 300 community partners, including food shelves, meal sites, schools, senior centers, after-school programs, and hospitals. Every dollar supports this statewide effort to ensure every Vermonter has access to nourishing food every day. Each year during Share the Love, Subaru and 802 Subaru donate a combined $325 for every new vehicle sold or leased, along with $5 for every routine service visit. Those contributions add up — transforming simple moments at the dealership into meals for thousands of families across the state. “We’re so grateful for the support of 802 Subaru and Subaru of America,” said John Sayles, Chief Executive Officer of Vermont Foodbank. “Every year we see an increase in food insecurity in the winter months, but this year we are seeing even more neighbors turning to Vermont Foodbank and our network partners to put food on the table. The funds raised go directly towards strengthening our community and providing food that our Vermont neighbors need to thrive. This partnership is what we need to ensure everyone in Vermont has the food they need and want.” Our partnership with the Vermont Foodbank goes beyond donations. It’s a reflection of shared values — compassion, community, and care for our neighbors. Through this collaboration, our team is proud to help create a Vermont where everyone has what they need to thrive. At 802 Subaru, we believe love is more than a feeling — it’s an action. And together with the Vermont Foodbank, we’re honored to continue turning love into nourishment for all.
802 Subaru & Central Vermont Humane Society: Going the Extra Mile for Vermont’s Pets - Dennis P
At 802 Subaru in Berlin, Vermont, our Subaru Love Promise shines brightest through our ongoing partnership with the Central Vermont Humane Society (CVHS) — a private, non-profit shelter serving Washington and Orange counties. CVHS provides care and second chances for hundreds of animals each year, from dogs and cats to rabbits and guinea pigs. In recent years, the shelter has faced a surge in animals needing significant medical and behavioral care — including dental surgeries that transform once-fearful, hurting pets into happy, adoptable companions. Whenever CVHS steps up to meet these challenges, 802 Subaru is proud to stand beside them. Our partnership with CVHS runs deep. We’re honored to be the Top Dog sponsor for their annual Walk for Animals each June, while also supporting fundraising auctions and raffles, volunteering as a team, and even adopting our own furry friends. This October, during Subaru Loves Pets® Month, our collaboration reached new heights. 802 Subaru hosted a joyful pet adoption event at our dealership, where 17 cats and kittens found loving homes in just two hours. Leading up to the event, our team organized a pet food and supply drive — rallying community members to donate food, litter, and other essentials for shelter pets in need. Posters featuring adoptable animals filled the showroom, reminding everyone who walked in that love truly has no bounds. In total, 49 shelter pets found new homes during Subaru Loves Pets Month, thanks to the combined efforts of CVHS and 802 Subaru. Beyond adoptions, our dealership’s support helped cover critical medical care for dozens more animals, easing the shelter’s growing expenses. Sara Schrum, Development Manager at CVHS, shared: “802 Subaru has been a driving force in the life-saving work CVHS has been able to accomplish. Their funding and unwavering support have made a lasting impact on the lives of countless shelter pets.” For our team, Subaru Loves Pets is far more than a campaign — it’s a year-round commitment to compassion. Together with CVHS, we’re proud to help Vermont’s most vulnerable animals find health, happiness, and a home. At 802 Subaru, love is what makes a Subaru — and love is what drives us.
802 Subaru: Delivering Warmth and Hope Through Subaru Loves to Care® - Dennis P
At 802 Subaru, we believe that love extends far beyond the road — it’s about caring for our neighbors when they need it most. That’s why our team is proud to participate each year in Subaru Loves to Care®, a nationwide initiative bringing comfort and hope to those fighting cancer. In June, our 802 Subaru team had the privilege of delivering heart-shaped, zip-up blankets to patients at The University of Vermont Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) Cancer Treatment Center. Each blanket represented more than warmth — it was a gesture of compassion, community, and the message that no one should fight alone. The UVM Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center’s National Life Cancer Center provides exceptional, patient-centered care with access to the latest radiation oncology technology and groundbreaking clinical research. Their dedicated team of professionals is deeply committed to helping patients and families navigate their cancer journeys with compassion and skill — offering exceptional care, close to home. Through our Subaru Loves to Care® partnership, we were honored to support the vital work of these healthcare heroes. Watching the joy and gratitude on patients’ faces as they received their blankets was a powerful reminder of the impact small acts of kindness can have — bringing warmth not just to the body, but to the spirit. At 802 Subaru, we are proud to stand alongside the UVM Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in spreading love, comfort, and hope — one blanket at a time.
SUBARU LOVES TO CARE WITH THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY - Terry B
Since 2016, Subaru and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) have partnered through the Subaru Loves to Care program to deliver comfort to patients battling blood cancer. This year 802 Subaru continued that tradition by delivering 80 blankets and messages of hope to the Central Vermont Medical Center. These meaningful gifts help provide warmth and encouragement to patients during treatment, and serve as a reminder that they are supported by a caring community. LLS is proud to partner with 802 Subaru and grateful for their continued commitment to making a difference in the lives of blood cancer patients
802 Subaru Teams Up to Support Local Community - Nate R
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 Berlin, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why 802 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 802 Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/17/2025, 802 Subaru donated 120 shoes/socks to Green Mountain United Way. 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.
Supporting Safe & Happy Childhoods - Cara G
At 802 Subaru, we believe in fostering a brighter future for Vermont’s children. This year, we were honored to help sponsor the WALK for SAFE & HAPPY CHILDHOODS, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont’s signature fundraising event. Held annually, the WALK raises awareness and vital support for programs that prevent child abuse and neglect. For 45 years, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont (PCAVT) has empowered families through education, support, and public awareness, helping create safer, healthier environments for children statewide. This year’s event brought individuals, families, and communities together in a shared commitment to protect children and support their well-being. We’re proud to support PCAVT in their mission to build a Vermont where every child feels safe, valued, and heard.
Supporting the Lamoille Area Cancer Network - Cara G
At 802 Subaru, we’re dedicated to supporting our Vermont community. This year, we were honored to help sponsor the Lacing Up for Cancer Walk, a vital fundraiser for the Lamoille Area Cancer Network (LACN). LACN provides emergency grants to local individuals and families battling cancer, distributing over $180,000 annually to ease financial burdens during treatment. Since its founding in 2000, LACN has issued more than $2 million in grants, helping hundreds of community members. The event on June 22, 2024, brought people together to celebrate hope and raise funds, contributing to LACN’s ongoing mission. We are proud to stand with this incredible organization, demonstrating our commitment to the Subaru Love Promise and making a difference in the lives of our neighbors.
