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. \n\n 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. \n\n What is the Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment? \n\n 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 Young 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.
Golden Bark Foundation
South Ogden City Parks and Recreation
Weber School District, Burch Creek Elementary School
South Ogden City Counsel, Lantern House Homeless Shelter
Intermountain Health Care
Love Promise Stories from Young Subaru
Subaru and Young 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
Anne's Second Chance at Forever - Seth S
Little Anne’s Second Chance at Forever Because of the partnership and support from Young Subaru, a little senior dog named Anne got her second chance at forever. Little Anne found herself at a Utah shelter — a Shih Tzu mix estimated to be between 10 and 12 years old. The shelter environment can be overwhelming for seniors, and Anne was struggling. She’s completely blind, her back legs are weak, and was clearly searching for a way out and a place to rest her paws. With help from Young Subaru, we were able to bring Anne into The Golden Bark Foundation and give her the care she desperately needed. We drove 45 minutes to pick her up and take her to her foster home, where a loving family waited with patience and open arms. Within days, she began adjusting beautifully — sniffing and listening her way around her new surroundings. She even started running! Her back legs don’t work as well as they used to, but that doesn’t stop her from enjoying the wind in her fur and the grass under her paws. Anne received a full veterinary workup including bloodwork, vaccines, and a much-needed dental procedure. While the issues with her back legs can be repaired, we were able to give her comfort and medical stability. She did wonderfully during her dental and is now pain-free, able to enjoy her meals and golden years without the discomfort of dental disease. Today, Little Anne is ready for her retirement home — a home where she’ll be loved for the rest of her life. None of this would have been possible without the kindness of the Young Subaru team. Their contribution covered Anne’s medical expenses, allowing us to say “yes” to her when she needed it most. Senior dog care is often costly, and support like this allows small rescues like ours to keep saving lives. We also want to extend a special thank-you to Sarah, the incredible Young Subaru employee who championed The Golden Bark Foundation to be this year’s Subaru Loves Pets Partner. Through her advocacy and the team’s enthusiasm, we were able to help not only Anne but other senior dogs as well. Young Subaru went above and beyond — hosting a Halloween costume contest that raised additional funds and awareness for our rescue. The event brought our community together to celebrate pets and the people who love the in the cutest way! As a small, foster-based senior dog rescue, we often operate on limited resources, but relationships like this make a lasting difference. They give senior dogs like Anne — who might otherwise be overlooked — a real chance at comfort, love, and belonging.
Young Subaru Coloring Contest –Sparking Creativity in Our Classrooms - Young S
At Young Subaru, we love finding ways to show our local students just how much they matter. This fall, we hosted a coloring contest for the six classrooms we sponsor, focusing on grades 3 through 6. The goal was simple – spark creativity and let the kids know they are appreciated. Our entire sales team had the tough but fun job of casting votes to select one winning drawing from each classroom. The winners were celebrated in style: their artwork was beautifully framed, and each student received an RC Subaru car, presented right in their classroom as a special prize. The excitement in the classrooms was infectious – kids beamed as they saw their art on display and proudly held their new cars. The joy was captured on video, giving us a chance to relive these heartwarming moments. This contest wasn’t just about coloring – it was about connection, creativity, and showing the next generation that we see them, support them, and love being part of their journey.
Young Subaru Delivers Hope and Learning to Burch Creek Elementary - Young S
At Burch Creek Elementary in South Ogden, where 52.5% of students rely on free or reduced lunch and 37% are from minority backgrounds, Young Subaru’s recent classroom kit delivery brought more than supplies—it brought encouragement, support, and hope. As part of Subaru Loves Learning, our team delivered essential classroom kits and funding to the classrooms we sponsor. Educators often spend their own money to provide necessary items for their students, so seeing these contributions made a real difference touched everyone deeply. Some teachers even cried, while others expressed heartfelt thanks for not only supporting their classrooms but also for helping make the community a better place. Team members from every department were proud to go the extra mile, delivering not just materials, but a message: we believe in these students, their teachers, and the power of a caring community. At Young Subaru, supporting education isn’t just an initiative—it’s a promise we live every day.
Utah State Instrument Championships - Douglas A
Since 1975 the vision and mission of the Utah Old Time Fiddlers and Country Music Association ("UOTF") has been -- and still is -- to promote and perpetuate the enjoyment of traditional "Old Time" fiddling and related country music. In recognition of this, a major celebration, dubbed "Fiddlers 50th" is scheduled for October 17-18, 2025 in Fillmore, Utah, the history-rich territorial capitol of Utah. See attached flyer. Also, in partnership with the UOTF and TedFest (a local music festival) the Utah State Instrument Championships ("USIC") contest was held last July in order to encourage people of all ages and all skill levels, from youth to seniors, to sharpen their skills and showcase their musical talents playing traditional acoustic instruments like guitar, banjo, mandolin and fiddle. (See attached photos from USIC 2025.) These events align closely with the ideals and goals of Young Subaru, encouraging people to work and play together for individual and collective growth, fostering a sense of community and strengthening connections with our heritage. The USIC team is grateful for the financial support shown by a generous member of Young Subaru's management team. Once again, I thank Young Subaru for supporting this year's USIC contest. Sincerely, Doug Anderson Director, USIC 2024 - 2025
Back-to-School with Love: Clothing Students at Lantern House - Young S
At Young Subaru, we believe every child deserves to walk into school feeling confident and prepared. For the past three years, our Service, Parts, and Sales teams have partnered with Lantern House, a local homeless shelter, to help children begin their school year with dignity. Each summer, Stacy, the director of Lantern House, reaches out to us with a simple but important need: school clothes for the children staying at the shelter. Our team answers without hesitation. Employees split into groups, head into local stores, and carefully shop for each child’s clothing. This year, the Young Subaru team provided new school clothes for 20 students. Every shirt, pair of jeans, and every pair of socks was chosen with care, with the goal of helping each child walk into their first day of school feeling ready and proud. For families at Lantern House, this support means relief from the financial stress of back-to-school preparation. For the children, it means starting the school year not defined by their circumstances, but by the same excitement and sense of belonging their classmates feel. Now in its third year, this effort has grown into a tradition for our employees — one that brings us closer as a team and closer to the community we serve. At Young Subaru, the Subaru Love Promise isn’t just a commitment we talk about — it’s something we live out year after year, one child and one outfit at a time.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Blanket Delivery - Frankie H
For the past few years, Young Subaru has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Utah Cancer Specialists - Ogden Regional through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. The partnership has involved delivering blankets, patient care kits, and messages of hope to cancer patients. On June 17 Young Subaru staff and LLS volunteers personally delivered these items to local blood cancer patients in treatment. This year, Young Subaru has also opted to support the LLS Urgent Need Program, Pediatric which will provide 5 pediatric blood cancer households with financial relief to help offset non-medical costs associated with treatment, such as transportation, food, housing, utilities, etc.
Young Subaru Delivers Hope - Tovi E
On June 17th, Young Subaru partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Utah Cancer Specialists – Ogden Regional through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. This partnership involved delivering blankets, patient care kits, and messages of hope to cancer patients. This year, Young Subaru will also support the LLS Urgent Need Program, Pediatric, which will provide 5 pediatric blood cancer patient households with financial relief to help offset non-medical costs associated with treatment, such as transportation, food, housing, utilities, etc. It was an amazing delivery day filled with kindness and connection. Through Young Subaru’s participation in these programs, it shows they care. Young Subaru’s consistently shows up and shows out for their community, and that impact was felt on the delivery day. Utah Cancer Specialists – Ogden Regional was a joy to work with, and we were so happy they were the recipients of Young Subaru’s donation this year. We are so grateful to work and live in a community that takes care of one another. Thank you, Young Subaru and thank you Utah Cancer Specialists – Ogden Regional for being firm in your mission to help others.
Fueling Hope: Coming Together to Feed Our Community’s Children - Young S
At Young Subaru, our Love Promise is more than a commitment—it’s action, heart, and community. This summer, we took that promise to the next level by hosting our largest Pantry Pack event to date, assembling 2,500 meal packs for local children who rely on these supplies to get through weekends without access to school lunches. This event was something special. It wasn’t just a donation drop-off or one-day drive. This was a full-team effort, with Young Subaru employees, their families, and community members all coming together to do the heavy lifting—literally. Over 40 Young Subaru team members volunteered their time outside of work, some even bringing their kids along to help. With the support of the broader community, we were able to complete 2,500 pantry packs in just a few hours—each one filled with weekend meals for a child in need. That’s 2,500 weekends where a kid doesn’t have to wonder if they’ll have enough to eat. That’s the kind of impact that stays with you. The energy in the room was full of purpose and compassion. One volunteer had just flown in from out of state and still showed up, ready to lend a hand after a morning hike. It was one of those “wow” moments that reminded us why we do this. At Young Subaru, we're proud to not only support our community—but to stand shoulder to shoulder with them, pack by pack, promise by promise.
Young Subaru Supports Utah Kids Foundation - Joshua S
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 Ogden, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Young 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 Young Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 02/27/2025, Young Subaru donated 120 coats to Utah Kids Foundation. 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.
Building Brighter Futures with the Treehouse Museum - Sarah B
At Young Subaru, we believe every child deserves a space where their imagination can take flight—and that’s exactly what the Treehouse Museum offers. Delivering our Subaru Share the Love check to this incredible organization was a heartfelt reminder of why we do what we do. The Treehouse Museum is more than just a magical place for learning and play—it’s a cornerstone of curiosity, creativity, and connection for families in our community. Watching children explore, discover, and dream within its walls fills us with hope for the future. We’re deeply honored to support their mission and proud to call them a Love Promise partner. The work they do leaves a lasting impact, and we’re grateful to play even a small part in helping that magic grow. Thank you, Treehouse Museum, for inspiring young minds and welcoming us into your story. We’re excited for all the chapters still to come.
