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?
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 Carlsen 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.
ASPCA
Save the Bay
Music For Minors
Meals on Wheels, Make a Wish
Chip Shots for Kids--Masonic
Love Promise Stories from Carlsen Subaru
Subaru and Carlsen 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
Carlsen Subaru Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula - Belle Haven - 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 Redwood City, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Carlsen 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 Carlsen Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/17/2025, Carlsen Subaru donated 120 coats to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula - Belle Haven. 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.
Taft Community Fair - Jocelyne A
Every spring, Taft Community School buzzes with excitement as the date for its annual Community Fair draws near. As a Title I school, many of Taft’s students and families face financial challenges, but the sense of community and resilience is powerful. The fair has become a cherished tradition, not only for students but for the entire neighborhood. This event isn’t just about games and music—it’s a celebration of unity, a place where stakeholders, local agencies, and small businesses gather to share vital resources and services with families who need them. From health screenings and free school supplies to job support and youth programs, the fair is a one-stop hub for empowerment and fun. Because of the school’s limited budget, making the event successful takes strong community partnerships. Each year, local organizations are invited to join hands with Taft to make the fair a reality. One business that has stood by the school unwaveringly is Carlsen Subaru. Their generosity and support has been a cornerstone of the fair’s success. Thanks to the tireless effort of staff, the help of volunteers, and the generosity of partners like Carlsen Subaru, the Community Fair has grown into something much more than an event. It’s a reminder that even in the face of challenges, a community working together can build something beautiful.
Subaru Loves Pets In Need! - Molly H
Carlson Subaru of Redwood City graciously donated several boxes of toys to our shelter, as well as gift bags for new adopters. We have received several donations in the past from them are always excited to see the Subaru team come through the door. Thank you Subaru!
Carlsen Subaru Backs CHP and MADD Bay Area to Combat Impaired Driving & Educate Youth - Natasha T
At MADD, we are dedicated to educating youth on the dangers of impaired driving, and Carlsen Subaru’s continued support is helping us reach hundreds of students across the Bay Area. Through our Power of Youth, Power of Parents programs, and Victim Stories, we have engaged students from diverse backgrounds, equipping them with the tools to make safe decisions and advocate for change within their communities. In addition, we’ve strengthened partnerships with numerous Bay Area schools, community organizations, and law enforcement agencies to broaden our impact. Looking ahead, MADD Bay Area is preparing for several exciting opportunities, including presenting at the Youth Conference at UC Berkeley in February 2025 and organizing a Teen Summit to further engage local youth. These events, along with our ongoing outreach programs, will continue to raise awareness and inspire the next generation to take a stand against impaired driving. A special thank you to Carlsen Subaru for their unwavering support, which helps make these efforts possible. Together, we are one step closer to building a safer, more informed community.
THANK YOU! - Karina A
We are incredibly grateful to Carlsen Subaru for their generous donation of pizza for our school’s first dance ever on January 17th! Thanks to their support, our students and families enjoyed a fun-filled evening with great music, dancing, and delicious food. Their contribution helped make this event even more special, creating lasting memories for our students and families. Thank you, Carlsen Subaru! Garfield Community School.
Subaru Loves The Bay - Carlsen Subaru & Save The Bay - Charlie O
Save The Bay is honored to be a Love Promise partner of Carlsen Subaru for over a decade. With this support we continue to restore tidal marsh wetlands throughout the Bay Area including our sites inside the Bair Island Wildlife Refuge less than a mile away from the dealership. These funds also keep our Bay Discovery program free opening access to environmental education to underserved schools throughout San Mateo County. Thank you Carlsen Subaru for your commitment to building climate resilience and access to outdoor education for our community!
Subaru Loves to Care Initiative - Kofo M
For the past several years, Carlsen Subaru has partnered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and El Camino Health through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. The partnership has involved delivering blankets, patient care kits, and messages of hope to cancer patients. This initiative has spread so much hope, love, and warmth to cancer patients in this local community. On June 20th, Carlsen Subaru personally delivered these items to patients in treatment. The hospital staff were incredibly grateful for the gracious donation and it was such a beautiful moment to hand them out to patients. Linda from El Camino Health said "Precious to see smiles on the patient’s faces as they are leaving with their blankets! ☺"
STEAM Night at Taft Elementary School - David C
On Wednesday, March 27, Taft Elementary School held it's annual STEAM Night. We had special guests from Stanford and our families had the opportunity to do fun STEAM activities. Derek and the Subaru team were very generous and provided 20 pizzas for our participants! Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the pizza! Thank you, Subaru Carlson!
Redwood City | San Mateo County Toy and Book Drive (Carlsen Subaru Redwood City) - Leila V
This holiday season uniformed Redwood City Police Officers, Redwood City and Woodside Firefighters, San Mateo County Deputy Sheriffs and the California Highway Patrol personally escorted Santa Claus and his helpers around town delivering toys and books to the families within San Mateo County. Additionally, over 880 San Mateo County Families were provided with toys and books for the Christmas holiday. It is because of Carlsen Subaru of Redwood City generosity our program can continue to support the youth of our community and bring smiles to the faces of these children. The Redwood City | San Mateo County Toy & Book Drive appreciate your support!
Carlsen Subaru Helping CHP and MADD - Art M
We have worked with Carlsen Subaru for several years now and enjoy the great working relationship we have with them. They truly care about Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Every time we come up with an idea on how we can promote safe driving and keep people from Driving Under the Influence (DUI), they are on board. Sometimes it's providing MADD information to their customers when they get a loaner car, donating funds to MADD for their campaign or help with the Law Enforcement Trick Shot Challenge. Many thanks to Carlsen Subaru for always being there when we ask for their help and helping MADD and us keep the public informed and safe.
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