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We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to living the Subaru Love Promise.
We have been recognized for staying committed to our community using the principles of HEART: Honesty, Empathy, Appreciation, and Respect to earn your Trust.
Here at Capitol Subaru, we love making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers, employees, and neighbors. We thank you for your support.
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.
At Capitol 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:
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SUBMIT A STORYProviding comfort, hope, and confidence to children in urgent need
Subaru and its retailers partner with Operation Warm® to visit local homeless shelters and support agencies to provide children with brand-new necessities like coats, shoes, and socks.
These essential items not only help keep children protected, warm, and dry, they can also have a significant impact on a child’s mental and emotional well-being.
Through this partnership and other historical Subaru Loves to Help efforts, Subaru and retailers like us will have supported over 1 million children and adults in urgent need nationwide.
At Subaru, we believe what we leave behind is a reflection of who we are. That’s why Subaru and our retailers partner with the Arbor Day Foundation (TM) to provide and distribute 100,000 regionally appropriate trees across the country. We’re proud to establish the largest corporate tree distribution ever. Through this and other Subaru Loves the Earth initiatives, Subaru and our retailers have helped distribute and plant over 1.1 million trees.
Subaru believes we should all have a chance to lead a healthy life. That’s why for over 10 years, Subaru and its retailers like us have partnered with Blood Cancer United® and our local hospital to give warm blankets and encouraging messages of hope, written by our employees and customers, to support our community members living with cancer. Through our combined efforts during this partnership, we have supported over 550,000 cancer patients nationwide. Together, we are proud to be Blood Cancer United’s largest automotive donor.
Subaru and its retailers, like us, are continuing our support of education and high-needs schools in our communities through Subaru Loves Learning(R) by providing teachers across the country with funding to purchase the school supplies and resources they know are needed to help students thrive in the classroom. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and its retailers have supported more than 950,000 students nationwide and are proud to be their largest corporate supporter.
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home. That's why retailers like us partner with our local animal welfare organization every October to provide direct financial assistance through a grant distributed by the ASPCA® and host pet events to help animals find loving homes. Through our partnership with local and national organizations, Subaru has donated over $70 million, supporting the rescue, adoption, and health of over 700,000 animals. We're proud to be the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA.
Subaru and its retailers believe in giving back to our communities. That's why for every new vehicle sold or leased during the Subaru Share the Love event, Subaru and its retailers, like us, makes a donation to national charities that our owners care about and to over 2,700 local charities where Subaru owners live and work.
Now, after 17 years, Subaru and our retailers have donated nearly $320 million to charity all to give back and to make the world a better place.
At Capitol Subaru, our Love Promise to the San Jose area can be seen in our proud support and sponsorship of many of our great local organizations. We're grateful not only to be a part of the San Jose community, but to serve it as well.
Second Harvest Food Bank|Sacred Heart|Almaden Cares Movement
Go Red for Women|American Heart Association
Subaru and Capitol 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.
One of our favorite moments each year at Capitol Subaru is our Share the Love check presentation. We had the chance to catch up again with one of our favorite people, Anne Muldoon from Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area, and it's always such a great visit. This year, we were proud to present a check for $43,325 to help make even more wishes come true for some truly incredible kids. Being part of these wish journeys means a lot to our team—it's more than just a partnership, it's a real connection we feel lucky to be part of. We're so grateful to play a small role in bringing these moments to life, like Bella's wish reveal, and we can't wait to help make even more wishes come true in the future.
For the second year, Capitol Subaru teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation for the Subaru Loves the Earth event, and it was another great turnout. This time, it fittingly landed on St. Patrick's Day! Customers were invited by email to reserve a tree, with four different varieties to choose from. On the day of the event, the weather was perfect and a steady stream of Subarus came through, with customers excited to pick up their new trees. It was a beautiful warm day—lots of smiles, lots of green, great conversations, and a shared effort to give back to the environment. Always a great event to be part of.
For the third year in a row, Capitol Subaru was proud to visit the Boys & Girls Club, continuing a partnership we truly value. At the Levin Clubhouse, we were once again welcomed by Director Daisy Saephan, whose great vibes, energy, organization, and warmth make every visit special. She is a rockstar. Shout out to Fred as well! When we arrived, Daisy and Fred had volunteers ready to help unload 300 coats for these awesome kids—perfect timing during an especially cold winter. The kids had a great time trying on different sizes and colors, filling the room with smiles and excitement. And a few of the volunteers really stood out, engaged with smiles and eye contact! This gives us hope for their generation! We're grateful for this partnership and the positive impact it has on the community, and we're already looking forward to returning next year.
Bella is six years old and she loves swimming, the beach and collecting sea shells to decorate sandcastles. After battling leukemia, Bella was granted a wish and she wished to go to the Aulani Resort in Hawaii. In October 2025, Capital Subaru, in partnership with DGDG, planned a fun-filled wish reveal celebration to let Bella know that her wish was coming true! Bella enjoyed cup cakes and cotton candy with her parents, her cousins and her aunt who is the Photography Manager at DGDG. Bella was also gifted with a suitcase filled with items for her wish trip! Bella left for her wish trip a few weeks later and had a magical time. Mom said Bella was in awe of everything around her and would light up with excitement! Her parents favorite part of the trip was seeing Bella just being a kid after everything she went through. She was laughing, exploring and soaking up every moment. They are so grateful to Capitol Subaru and Make-A-Wish for the experience. Thank you, Capitol Subaru, for sharing the love and helping to make wishes like Bella's come!
Capitol Subaru, in partnership with DGDG, was honored to host another wonderful Make-A-Wish reveal — and this one was extra special. Bella, the six-year-old niece of our Photography Manager, Rochelle, was the recipient of the wish! Bella’s dream trip to the Aulani Resort in Hawaii was revealed in our showroom, where she was greeted with a huge surprise — a crowd of smiling faces, including family and friends, holding signs, waiting to celebrate her big moment. Known for her eclectic taste, Bella received some unique and thoughtful goodies, carefully selected by our Executive Assistant, Nicole, for her to enjoy and share with everyone. The reveal was truly heartwarming, filled with joy and love. We’re so thrilled for Bella and her family to experience such a magical adventure together, and we can't wait to hear about it!
This month, we were thrilled to partner for the first time with the San Jose Animal Care Center as part of Subaru Loves Pets! We hosted an adoption event right here in our showroom, featuring several adorable dogs and even a few kittens. The pets’ unique and entertaining personalities brought so much joy and laughter as they played and interacted with guests and staff. Huge shout out to Kiska, Courtney, and the amazing SJ Animal Care Center team for setting up and answering questions throughout the day. We hope some of these awesome animals find their forever homes soon! ❤️
Capitol Subaru was proud to reunite with Principal Jeanne Miller and the staff at Terrell Elementary! They are only a 5 minute walk from our dealership, and we love the students and teachers!🎉 Together with AdoptAClassroom.org and DGDG Does Good, we delivered supplies and a donation to support teachers and students right here in our community in San Jose.
This weekend at Vasona Park in Los Gatos, Capitol Subaru, in partnership with DGDG, proudly sponsored the Walk-a-Thon in support of Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. We were thrilled to reunite with Anne Muldoon and celebrate Zoey, the 10,000th wish recipient, who recently traveled to Korea for her unforgettable K-pop wish experience. Throughout her cancer treatment, Zoey found comfort and joy in K-pop music, and seeing her radiant smile at the event was truly inspiring. Families enjoyed a morning of fun, with face painting, balloon art, cornhole, food trucks, and a live K-pop performance with crowd participation — a beautiful celebration of community, joy, and hope.
On a beautiful July morning, a few of us from Capitol Subaru had the honor of visiting the El Camino Health Cancer Center in Los Gatos. We carried several boxes—filled with heart-shaped pillows that unfold into cozy blankets, patient kits, and handwritten cards carrying messages of encouragement from our team and guests—Partering once again with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, we came to show our support for those facing the difficult journey. One of the most meaningful parts of the day was presenting a $2,500 donation to support five local households impacted by blood cancer. We know that even a little relief can make a big difference in the lives of families going through treatment. It was a joy to be greeted outside the building by Linda and her amazing team of dedicated staff and colleagues. Their warmth and gratitude reminded us why we do what we do. Watching them receive the gifts and cards—knowing those small gestures would soon reach patients in need—was deeply moving. At Capitol Subaru, DGDG, we believe in showing love and care not just through what we sell, but through how we serve. It warms our hearts to be able to make an impact in our community once again, and we already look forward to next year’s visit.
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 San Jose, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Capitol 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 Capitol Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/14/2025, Capitol Subaru donated 504 coats to Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley, Levin Clubhouse. 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.
In partnership with the 2024 Subaru Share the Love event, Capitol Subaru raised $50,935 for Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area to help grant five wishes to local children with critical illnesses. On May 1st, Sean Ford and the Capitol Subaru staff presented Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area with the check. When granted, a wish transforms the lives of the children, their families and their communities. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is honored and grateful to have an amazing partner in Capitol Subaru. Their belief in the transformational power of a wish helps us fulfill our mission.
Capitol Subaru was proud to once again host Anne Muldoon from Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area to celebrate another year of making wishes come true for local children. This heartfelt visit marked the presentation of our annual contribution check—an incredible $50,935 this year! Supporting such an inspiring organization brings joy to our guests and staff alike, and we’re honored to play a part in helping make life-changing wishes come true.
Under clear blue skies and sunshine, Capitol Subaru proudly hosted its first-ever Arbor Day Foundation Tree Distribution Event, marking a significant step in our commitment to environmental sustainability and community well-being. This initiative, designed to improve community health, enhance water filtration, and prevent future flooding, brought together our team, local residents, and nature enthusiasts for a day dedicated to giving back to the planet. With the support of the Arbor Day Foundation, we had the privilege of distributing 100 trees to our guests, including Eastern Redbud, Japanese Zelkova, and Southern Magnolia. Each of these species was carefully selected for their beauty, resilience, and environmental benefits—offering shade, vibrant seasonal colors, and support for local wildlife. The event was met with overwhelming enthusiasm, as families, homeowners, and community members arrived eager to take home a tree and be part of this sustainability effort. At Capitol Subaru, we believe that small actions can lead to big changes. By partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation, we are not only helping to beautify our community but also investing in a healthier, more resilient environment. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated and look forward to continuing this tradition in the years to come.
For the second year, we teamed up with Operation Warm, and Daisy, the Unit Director at the Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley-Levin Clubhouse to provide warm coats to local kids. Seeing both familiar and new faces, we were thrilled to help them pick out jackets in a variety of colors and sizes. Their excitement was contagious, as some twirled in their new coats, others shyly expressed gratitude, and a few had us laughing with their great senses of humor. Their joy reminded us why we do this: every child deserves warmth and support. By the end of the event, we had distributed over 500 coats, ensuring these kids stay warm this winter. We are grateful to Operation Warm, Daisy, her staff and volunteers from the Boys & Girls Club for making this possible and look forward to another year of giving back!
Wish kid Abbey, who is five-years old and has Leukemia, picked her wish to go to the Aulani resort, because she could do her three favorite things there: swim in the ocean, see dolphins and meet princesses. And she added, having a tea party with a unicorn would really complete her wish. Capitol Subaru never wants to let down a wish kid, so they planned a magical tea party wish reveal for Abbey. A princess and a unicorn greeted Abbey as the Capitol Subaru team let her know that her wish was coming true! Immediately Abbey only had eyes for the unicorn named Olaf. Olaf was very well behaved and allow Abbey to pet him when ever she wanted. Abbey not only had tea and cupcakes with a Princess, but she and her brother also got their faces painted by her. Sparkle paint is always magical. Abbey was also gifted with a suitcase, backpack and other treats for her wish trip. Abbey's tea party brought the Share the Love message to life, community coming together to create and share some joy. It was the perfect kick-off for the 2024 Share the Love event and I know Abbey and her family will be talking about her tea party for a long time! Thank you, Capitol Subaru, for helping grant wishes like Abbey's and for making her feel so special. We're so grateful to be your hometown partner for the 8th year.
Two days after a heartwarming adoption event at Capitol Subaru, we were eager to bring the community together again to support pets in need. This time, we partnered with PAWS FOR SJACS, hosting an outdoor adoption clinic in our parking lot, with free vaccinations for the first 36 pets who signed up with reservations. Turned out to be a beautiful morning, with a buzz of excitement and smiles, as volunteers set up tents, tables, and water stations for the doggies and visitors. Throughout the day, we saw countless connections and happy faces. By the end, all 36 spots were filled, and we knew this would be an event worth hosting every year. The turnout and enthusiasm were a testament to the community’s love and commitment to keeping our best friends healthy, and we’re excited to keep this tradition going. We cannot thank Randee and her team from PAWS FOR SJACS enough, for their dedication and love for these furry friends. They were quite organized and very efficient, to make this event an absolute success!
Every year, Capitol Subaru hosts an adoption event with the Silicon Valley Pet Project, where families come hoping to find a new furry friend. This year, however, the event became the scene of an unexpected reunion. Brian, whose dog Ariel had gone missing a month earlier, arrived after receiving a tip from his niece, who had seen a social media post about the event featuring a dog that looked just like her. His heart stopped when he spotted the familiar face of Ariel, a dog fostered by Christina, who had bonded with her over the past few weeks, and named her “Boogie”, due to her eye boogers… Once reunited, Christina, watching with tears in her eyes, knew “Boogie’s” true home was with Brian. Capitol Subaru’s annual event brought a family back together, reminding everyone present of the incredible power of love and the deep bonds between pets and their people.
At Capitol Subaru, we are lucky to be part of a dealer group whose values align with Subaru's. DGDG sponsored a walkathon fundraiser at California's Great America, Walk For Wishes. A few of us from Capitol Subaru and DGDG showed up to volunteer and join the beautiful walk through the iconic theme park to fundraise and help grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses throughout the greater Bay Area. We were so happy to help!
Capitol Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal opportunity for a quality education. Terrell Elementary is right around the corner, and has a great reputation for great teachers and happy, thriving kids. Capitol Subaru is supporting high-needs schools in our community through Subaru Loves Learning by adopting classrooms at Terrell Elementary School and providing its teachers with funding to purchase the school supplies and resources they know are most needed to help their students thrive in the classroom. Principal Jeanne Miller was very happy to partner with Capitol Subaru for the third consecutive year!
For the 3rd consecutive year, Capitol Subaru has been paired with the neighborhood K-5, Terrell Elementary! Partnering with AdoptAClassroom.org, Capitol Subaru met with their Principal, Jeannie Miller to make a donation of $5,000 towards much needed school supplies for their amazing kiddos, just in time for the new school year!
For the past several years, Capitol 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 19th, Adam Tracey and others from Capitol 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 when the staff handed 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!"
We at Capitol Subaru, DGDG, always love taking care of patients at our local hospitals. For Subaru Loves to Care this year, we met with Linda, the community outreach coordinator at El Camino health cancer center, as well as Debra and other team members. We donated 10 patient care kits including a $2500 donation that provides five pediatric cancer household with $500 in financial assistance. We also donated 80 heart shaped pillows, which also transform into blankets. It was a heartwarming experience and we look forward to many many more in the future!
In partnership with the 2023 Subaru Share the Love event, Capitol Subaru raised $54,000 for Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. On April 19th Sean Ford, Fernando Roque and the Capitol Subaru staff presented Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area with the check. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is so grateful to Capitol Subaru and their customers for helping to create life-changing wishes for local children at a time when they need hope the most. A wish renews hope, uplifts spirits and encourages the belief in the impossible.
Thank you Subaru for your support to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley and the positive impact it has had on the children in need. Providing coats, socks, and shoes to over 250 kids during the winter season is a wonderful initiative that helps ensure the well-being and comfort of these young individuals. Supporting organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley is crucial in helping children access essential items and resources that they may not have access to otherwise. By partnering with community organizations and giving back to those in need, companies like Subaru contribute to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for children and families facing challenges. Initiatives like this not only provide tangible support in the form of clothing and essentials but also send a message of care, compassion, and solidarity to those who may be struggling. It is heartwarming to see businesses like Subaru making a positive impact in the community and supporting the well-being of children who are the future generation. Kudos to Subaru for their commitment to giving back and making a difference in the lives of children through their partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley. Such acts of kindness and generosity truly make a difference and inspire others to come together and support those in need.
Capitol Subaru teamed up with Operation Warm and provided over 200 pairs of shoes and coats for kids at the Boys and Girls Club, Edenvale. The kids were so excited and had huge smiles on their faces when they got to pick out their shoes and coats, It was as if they were at an ice cream shop, picking flavors and toppings. They all looked very sharp in their new gear and Capitol Subaru showed up just in time for the next storm, to keep these awesome kids warm!! Thank you
Capitol Subaru kicked off the 2023 Share the Love event in full force with Richie's Star Wars Themed Wish Send-Off party. Richie, who suffers from a neuromuscular disorder, was so excited for his wish trip to Disney World. He couldn't wait to go to the Star War's themed Galaxy's Edge and see his favorite characters. When Capitol Subaru learned of Richie's love of all things Star Wars, they planned an out of this world party. Characters from Golden Gate Garrison and Rebel Endor Base were there to surprise Richie and his family. With the iconic movie theme playing the characters shook Richie's hand, took photos, let him play with their lightsabers and gave him legion patches. The Capitol Subaru team provided Richie's favorite treats and a gift basket full of his favorite things. Riche's smile was so big, it might have been visible in the next galaxy. Thank you, Capitol Subaru, for helping to grant wishes like Richie's and for making his wish experience so special.
An ordinary Thursday afternoon ended up being unlike any others. When our reps at Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area let us know that it was time to plan our next Subaru Share the Love wish reveal, we eagerly awaited the details. We learned that we would have the honor of revealing to 10-year-old Richie that his wish was coming true! He and his family would be heading to Disney World in a few short weeks. We adore Richie’s family and couldn’t wait! Last year we got to reveal a wish to Richie’s brother, Isaiah, who also shares the same neuromuscular disorder. Richie loves Star Wars and wanted nothing more than to make a lightsaber at Disney World. We, at Capitol Subaru, knew we needed to bring out all the stops with this wish reveal. We reached out to the Golden Gate Garrison and Rebel Endor Base, two amazing local costuming groups that were so happy to join in on the surprise. More than a dozen volunteers helped transform the service drive at Capitol Subaru into a wish come true for Richie. Picture this, seemingly average adults lugging giant totes filled with costumes into a dealership conference room, reappearing shortly after, transformed into Star Wars characters. The team at Capitol Subaru was as excited as Richie was to see everyone. The movies iconic songs playing in the background. Phones out capturing the moment that Richie and his family would not soon forget. Richie’s favorite movie brought to life right before his eyes. Richie had an experience of a lifetime. He kept looking up at all of them in complete awe. The characters were beyond kind to Richie and his family. Shaking hands, taking photos, lightsaber battles, and more. The smile on Richie’s face could not have been bigger. He kept telling his parents, ‘Look, a Stormtrooper!’ This is what Subaru Share the Love is all about. Sharing the Love. Bringing the community together to share some joy. The force was strong with this one.
In honor of Subaru Loves Pets month, Capitol Subaru teamed up with the Silicon Valley Pet Project to host a Puppy Pawty at our store featuring several adorable pups available for adoption. Silicon Valley Pet Project is a nonprofit organization committed to saving local at-risk shelter pets and is a perfect partner for us at Capitol Subaru. SVPP is dedicated to animal rescue by involving the community in new ways to help save the lives of homeless cats and dogs. The Subaru Loves Pets and Make A Dog’s Day Adoption Event is always one of the most anticipated for our team. The energy in the showroom was electric as everyone awaited the arrival of the pups. Samson, Sunny, and German Shepherd tripod Coco were in attendance, along with Pepper and her 4 puppies. The SVPP volunteers were on hand to answer questions about volunteering, fostering, and adopting a furry friend in need. The dogs knew it was their time to shine as they strutted their stuff as they entered the showroom! They zoomed from person to person and the dealership soon filled with the blur of wagging tails. Customers were in for a treat as they came in to purchase a car or pick up their vehicle from service. The puppies, named Cinnamon, Ginger, Licorice, and Mint even got to hang out in the back of a Subaru Solterra and pose for some photos with their new Chewbaru toys! We are so proud to partner with a great rescue like SVPP and look forward to helping them with their mission and finding some deserving pups their forever homes.
In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the team at Capitol Subaru took the opportunity to show some love to all the delivery drivers! Truck drivers are a critical part of our business and we are grateful for their hard work day in and day out! Fabian, our Parts Manager had the fun role of surprising more than 20 delivery drivers with gift cards and thanking them for all they do. It was so rewarding to be able to be the one to ‘deliver!’ They deserve the recognition and we were more than happy to support #NTDAW23 and #ThankATrucker.
Our team at Capitol Subaru had the honor of once again, partnering with AdoptAClassroom.org and Subaru of America to donate school supplies to our neighbors at Terrell Elementary! Best of luck on an amazing school year!
In partnership with the 2022 Subaru Share the Love® event, Capitol Subaru raised $56,460 for Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. On June 1st, 2023, Jon Godinez, Fernando Roque and the Capitol Subaru staff presented Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area with the check. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is so grateful to Capitol Subaru and their customers for helping us fulfill our mission of granting the wish of every eligible child. Wishes bring hope and joy to wish kids and their families.
The team at Capitol Subaru was thrilled when when we learned that we were chosen as one of only twelve Subaru retailers across the country to participate in their Week of Wishes Campaign with Make-A-Wish®. Since 2018, Capitol Subaru has fostered such an amazing partnership with our friends at Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. Through the Subaru Share the Love® Event, we have raised enough funds for 32 wishes, totaling over $320,000. We learned that we would be revealing to Wish Kid, Moises, that he will be going to Hawaii in October. After battling end-stage kidney disease, and recovering from a kidney transplant, this trip was well deserved. Our team was determined to transform the service drive into a tropical paradise to welcome Moises to his wish reveal luau. With Hawaiian music playing and the Legacy of the Pacific Hulu dancers in attendance, Moises unsuspectedly walked up to Subaru with his sister and niece, thinking they were just running errands. As Moises’ wish coordinator approached, it all started to make sense to Moises. He jumped for joy when he saw the signs saying that he was going to Hawaii. Moises was so sweet and beyond appreciative for not only the trip, but for the entire day. The smile never left his face and the Subaru team fought back happy tears as Moises radiated pure joy. He joined the Subaru team in a hula dance and enjoyed shaved ice from Kona Ice. The entire community came together to celebrate Moises. His story was featured all over the local news outlets that evening. The day went better than we could have ever hoped for and we are so happy for Moises. Aloha!
On July 18th, 2023, Capitol Subaru surprised Moises, a 20-year-old with end stage kidney disease, with a Hawaiian themed celebration and the news that his wish to go to Hawaii was being granted. Capitol Subaru and DGDG turned the retail store into a Hawaiian paradise. Moises and family watched hula dancers from the Legacies of Pacific perform and enjoyed refreshments from a Kona Ice Truck. Moises even joined Subaru employees and Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area team members on the dance floor to learn a hula dance. He also received a gift bag with goodies to take on his Hawaiian adventure. Thank you, Capitol Subaru for helping to make wishes like Moises' come true and for making his wish experience even more special.
On a warm summer day in July, the team at Capitol Subaru was focused on one thing: warm blankets. With arms full of big Subaru blue boxes, the team eagerly met the amazing staff at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to deliver a Subaru Loves to Care® blanket donation in partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®. The wonderful oncology nurses graciously accepted the gift and expressed just how much a warm blanket during treatment means to the patients. That a small token of comfort during a difficult journey can help them feel less alone and more supported. Capitol Subaru is grateful for the opportunity to give back and is committed to being an active member of the community.
Capitol Subaru teamed up with LifeMoves for the Subaru Loves to Help® campaign in February of 2023. LifeMoves operates 26 shelters in the Bay Area, helping those from all walks of life get the resources needed to get back on their feet and in stable housing. After talking to the team at LifeMoves, we realized that a trip to the shelter was in order to fully understand what some of our neighbors in need truly experience day in and day out. With 1,000 pairs of socks and a car loaded to the brim with a warm Chipotle meal, the team at Capitol Subaru was in store for a night we wouldn’t soon forget. The 85 residents and the staff at Julian Street Inn welcomed the team of 10 from Capitol Subaru with open arms. In a building rich with architectural design and history, the residents bravely shared their personal stories of trials and triumph. The room was filled with genuine joy and laughter as the residents ate a meal together served by our team followed by an ice cream bar that you could only dream of. Before the night was done, the residents presented us with handwritten thank you notes. Genuine gratitude for spending time with them. For listening. For really seeing them. “We LOVED having Capitol Subaru at LifeMoves Julian Street Inn! The energy your team brought made a big difference in the lives of the clients & shelter staff,” said Stefanie Bruggeman, Director Corporate Partnerships, LifeMoves. “We work with folks when they are at their lowest, and this type of positive support brings a tremendous lift for everyone.” While the residents left with warm food in their bellies and warm socks on their feet, the team at Capitol Subaru left with things perfectly put into perspective and remembering just how much joy comes from helping.
Capitol Subaru celebrated the Subaru Share the Love Event funding, Make-A-Wish recipient, Isaiah, at his Disney-themed send-off celebration before his wish trip to Disney World.
Capitol Subaru had the opportunity to partner with AdoptAClassroom.org and Subaru of America, Inc. and donate school supplies to our neighbors at Terrell Elementary as part of Subaru Loves Learning.
In partnership with the Subaru Loves to Care and Subaru Loves to Help initiatives, Capitol Subaru proudly donated blankets and socks to the patients at O'Connor Hospital in San Jose. Capitol Subaru is committed to being an active member of the community and providing small comforts to our neighbors in need.
As part of the 2021 Share The Love Campaign, Capitol Subaru raised $42,500 for Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. On June 14th, Jon Godinez, his staff and members of the Del Grande Dealer Group senior team presented Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area with the check. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is grateful to Capitol Subaru and their customers for helping to make wishes come true! A wish increases hope in a child, which can improve their physical and mental health. Thank you for helping to create life changing experiences.
In partnership with the 2021 Subaru Share the Love event, Capitol Subaru raised $42,500 for Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area, bringing hope to wish kids. Capitol Subaru has participated in several wish reveals and celebrations for kids with critical illnesses as well as raised over $220,000 for Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area through the Subaru Share the Love Campaign.
We have loved partnering with Subaru for the month of October, Underdog Animal Rescue is a foster based rescue with fosters living all over the Bay Area. We take in dogs from shelters as well as public surrenders when an owner can no longer care for their dog. Many of our dogs come from the rural Central Valley where there are not many rescue resources available. We consider every dog we save an "Underdog", many with very sad stories of being dumped by the people they loved. One dog in particular that was adopted in October was DaVinci. DaVinci was a 4.5 month old puppy found in an orchard abandoned with 6 other dogs that we believe were family members. He and his sister had a severe case of demodex and sat in the shelter for almost 2 months with no adoption or rescue interest. We found an amazing foster to take both dogs in and brought them to the Bay Area at the end of August. We knew we could get them healed and ready for adoption. But, we did not expect for it to take so long for DaVinci to be adopted! In mid October he was still in his foster home with almost no interest. Until his perfect Mom applied and adopted him on October 31st making him the perfect candidate for our love story! We are so happy for DaVinci and the second chance he has at a fabulous life! We are so thankful for the support of Capitol Subaru and their Subaru Loves Pets initiative.
As part of the 2020 Share the Love Campaign, Capitol Subaru raised $53,336 for Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. On August 19th, Jon Godinez and his staff presented Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area with the check. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is so grateful to Capitol Subaru and their customers for helping to make wishes come true. Your generosity will transform lives. When a wish is granted, a child replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope.
The Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) Capitol Subaru in partnership with the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Area chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society delivered dozens of blankets and arts and crafts kits to comfort current cancer patients at O’Connor Hospital on July 15th. DGDG Capitol Subaru loves to give back to the community and help those in need. Spreading love, hope, and warmth to patients and their families through its Subaru Loves to Care program is a key highlight in making a difference to the community. Thank you to Subaru, and to the care team and leadership at O’Connor Hospital for all the care they give to their patients and for joining us on the forefront to beat cancer!
As a part of the 2018 Share the Love Campaign, Capitol Subaru raised $70,387 for Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. One of the wish kids who benefited from their generosity is Riley, 10, whose wish is to go on an RV road trip with her family. On Thursday, June 27th, Jon Godinez and his staff surprised Riley by letting her know that her wish was coming true. Capitol Subaru and the Del Grande Dealer Group provided Riley with a gift bag filled with road trip books and game as well as balloons and cupcakes. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is grateful to Capitol Subaru and their customers for helping make wishes like Riley’s come true. Through their partnership with Make-A-Wish, Capitol Subaru is helping to ensure that every eligible child receives a wish so he or she can replace fear with confidence, sadness with joy, and anxiety with hope.
The team at Capitol Subaru delivered over 100 blankets to cancer patients at O'Connor Hospital. They joined our LLS staff alongside with the oncology doctors and nurses to hand out blankets to patients who are going through treatment at the infusion center. It was a great day improving the quality of life for patients and their families! Thank you so much, Subaru, for joining our quest in this fight against blood cancers.
Capitol Subaru loves the earth! While participating in the e-waste recycling event we were able to collect computers, monitors and other recycling items so they could be put to good use.We love giving back to our community!
Safe Driving Video Contest/Scholarship In October, Capitol Subaru hosted a press conference to introduce the Safe Driving Video Contest/Scholarship program to the Silicon Valley. The concept was simple; high school students were given the opportunity to work with their friends to create a video centered around Safe Driving for teens - topics included being a safe passenger, texting and driving, and drunk driving. Capitol Subaru and the Del Grande Dealer Group committed to sponsoring this contest, gave a cash donation, and hosted the Awards ceremony. Along with the District Attorney's office, San Jose Police Department, and City Council. In January, the videos were submitted and judging commenced. The winners were announced in front of a packed house (hosted by Capitol Subaru). Members of the media and public service organizations watched as the videos were highlighted and scholarship money was awarded to the top three videos.
Second Harvest Food Bank During the month of November, Capitol Subaru (A proud member of the Del Grande Dealer Group) rallied their troops to collect food for Second Harvest Food Bank. Bins were placed in the Subaru showroom, and salespeople, finance managers, service advisors, and all Subaru staff members spread the word. When customers were called to pick up their vehicles, they were asked to bring in a can to donate. Staff posted flyers on their Facebook pages about what Capitol Subaru and Del Grande Dealer Group were trying to do. And in the end, on the day before Thanksgiving, Capitol Subaru donated three barrels of food to Second Harvest Food Bank.
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