The 2023 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award
We've been nationally recognized for our dedication to our community and the Subaru Love Promise.
We're honored to receive the 2023 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award. This award nationally recognizes Subaru retailers who are making the world a better place while demonstrating an outstanding commitment to supporting passions and causes in local communities. These efforts are focused in important areas such as the environment, community, health, education, and pets.
What is the Subaru Love Promise?
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.
How is Subaru Of Bend dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
Subaru of Bend has operated in the Central Oregon community for 5 generations. The dealership and the Thomas family strongly believe in giving back to the community and local organizations in the area that are committed to supporting those that can not always help themselves, those that have chosen to stand up for a cause, and those that work every day to make Central Oregon a better place to live.
Chimps Inc., Spay and Neuter Project, Brightside Animal Center
Paddle Trail Alliance, Central Oregon trail Alliance
Special Olympics, Cascade Academy
Central Oregon Pride, 4-H, Deschutes Children's Foundation, In Our Backyard, Bethlehem Inn
Make-A-Wish
Love Promise Stories from Subaru Of Bend
Subaru and Subaru Of Bend 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
SUBARU OF BEND PRESENTED FIRST STORY WITH ITS LARGEST SUBARU SHARE THE LOVE® EVENT DONATION - Jeremy F
First Story received a $45,000 check from Subaru of Bend, their largest Share the Love Event donation ever, on May 11. The check presentation will took place at Subaru of Bend. The donation will directly support the construction of a new home for a Bend family that will receive First Story’s zero-down, zero-interest, 30-year home loan. First Story, Hayden Homes and community members helped the Bend family “raise the wall” on their new home in the First Place community on May 9. The wall-raising event on May 9 is a milestone that’s celebrated in every community where a new First Story home is built. The event brings together the family that will eventually move into the home, the home builders, community members, and First Story supporters to celebrate the partnerships that make First Story’s affordable homeownership opportunities possible. During the Share the Love Event donation presentation, attendees got a sneak peek of Subaru of Bend’s new facility, which will be the largest Subaru facility in the country. The dealership is in the final stages of a two-year building process and the new facility boasts 50 service bays with four green roofs across 110,000 square feet. “We’re long-time fans and supporters of First Story and we’re really excited to present them with our largest Share the Love Event donation,” said Jake Thomas, the manager of Subaru of Bend. “To know that the donation will help a local family become homeowners is something special.” Subaru of Bend has been a Subaru partner for 51 years and has participated in the annual Share the Love Event since it began in 2008. This year’s donation to First Story is the product of $250 for every car sale that Subaru of Bend made between mid-November and Jan. 3. This is the second time that Subaru of Bend has selected First Story to be its Share the Love Event recipient. To date, Subaru of Bend has donated $423,220 to charities through the event, in addition to other charitable giving. “Subaru of Bend’s generosity and commitment to giving back to the Central Oregon community is changing lives,” said Claire Duncan, First Story’s executive director. “This donation is providing a family with a hand up to homeownership, putting them on a path toward asset-building, financial stability and economic mobility.” First Story’s affordable home loan program is supported by a partnership with its founder, Hayden Homes, plus in-kind donations of labor and building materials and the financial support of a robust network of donors. Through this innovative collaboration, eligible families receive a zero-down, zero-interest, 30-year mortgage on their very own Hayden Home. To date, First Story has helped 109 families become homeowners. Of those families,100% earn less than 80% of area median income, 100% are first-time home buyers, 80% are the first in their families ever to own a home, 30% identify as minorities, and 20% are households with children who have disabilities.
Helping wishes come true - Jeremy F
Subaru of Bend has recently made a donation to Make-A-Wish of Oregon in the amount of $20,000. This donation will help grant the wishes of two children in Central Oregon.
Bend Senior High Softball Dinner - Jeremy F
Subaru of Bend recently purchased a table for $700 at a fundraising dinner for Bend Senior High. The dinner and auction raised money for one of the area senior high schools girls softball teams to help them with uniforms, travel and competitions.
Donations to Deschutes County Search and Rescue and Central Oregon Avalanche Rescue - Jeremy F
Subaru of Bend made a donation of $5,000 to the Powderhound Preview & Fundraiser. This is an annual event organized by Pine Mt Sports, a local shop in Bend. This is a winter film festival that's comprised entirely of local skiers and boarders and their films and slideshow. Raffle proceeds go 100% to Central Oregon Avalanche Center and Deschutes County Search & Rescue.
Helping local children and families in need - Jeremy F
Subaru of Bend has made a donation of $2,500 to Deschutes Children's Foundation. Deschutes Children's Foundation provides 20 nonprofit partners the space and support they need. They help over 25,000 children and families every year. This partnership provides these children and families access to resources to help them thrive
Helping our local trails - Jeremy F
Subaru of Bend has made a donation of $1,500 to Central Oregon Trail Alliance. COTA aids in the cleanup and maintenance of trails and snow parks in Central Oregon. This benefits local residents and also visitors from all over with debris free and safe areas for people to enjoy nature.
Supporting Local Veterans - Jeremy F
Subaru of Bend made a donation of $1,500 to Central Oregon Veterans Association of Realtors. Jeff Mayernik is a customer of Subaru of Bend, and organized the event. Proceeds of the tickets sold benefitting veterans in our local area.
Sock for those in need - Jeremy F
Subaru of Bend recently made a donation of 500 socks to Shepherd's House, Bend's local homeless shelter. Socks are one of the most requested items, and the donation was appreciated.
Cascades Academy Fundraser - Jeremy F
As a founding member of Cascades Academy Matt Thomas, the owner of Subaru of Bend, donated $15,000 during an annual fund raiser. This donation will help aid the school in enhancing their academics and artistic development of the students.
Donation to Cascades Academy Robotics Team - Jeremy F
As a founding member of Cascades Academy Matt Thomas, the owner of Subaru of Bend, recently made a donation of $5,000 to Cascades Academy's Robotics Team. This donation has enabled them to compete in regional and national competitions.
