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 retailers 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 Marin 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 Marin Subaru, we believe in being a positive force in our commuity, 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 initatives that help support and protect people, pets, and our planet.
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.
Community
Providing 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.
Environment
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.
Health
Subaru believes we should all have a chance to lead a healthy life. That's why for the past 10 years, Subaru and its retailers like us have partnered with Blood Cancer United® and our local hospital or cancer treatment center to give warm blankets and encouraging messages of hope, written by our staff and customers to support patients facing cancer. Through our efforts during this decade-long partnership, we've supported nearly 500,000 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.
Education
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.
Pets
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.
The Subaru Share the Love ® Event
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.
How is Marin Subaru Dedicated Locally to the 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.
Giant Steps | Halleck Creek Ranch | Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary | ASPCA, Marin Humane
Vivalon | The Marine Mammal Center | Transportation Authority of Marin | Saint Vincent De Paul Society
The Marine Mammal Center
West Marin Little League | Marin Century | Marin General Hospital
Love Promise Stories from Marin Subaru
Subaru and Marin 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.
Marin Subaru Loves Pets and Supports Marin Humane - Tina L.
Here at Marin Subaru, we love our pets, your pets and finding furever homes for the animals at Marin Humane. We are pet-friendly and welcome your furry friends as you shop or wait for vehicle service. We have an ongoing pet food drive where we encourage people to bring in unopened pet food and treats to be donated to Marin Humane. So far this year we have donated over 2000 lbs of pet food, thanks to generous people like you. Every October is Subaru Loves Pets month and we really ramp up our support for the sweet animals at Marin Humane.
Marin Subaru Supports Center for Domestic Peace - 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 San Rafael, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Marin 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 Marin Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 02/21/2025, Marin Subaru donated 120 coats to Center for Domestic Peace. 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.
Marin Subaru Loves Learning Donation - Jill K.
Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your support will provide essential resources for our middle school math students, enhancing their learning with hands-on materials and collaborative activities. These supplies will allow us to make math more engaging and accessible, giving students the tools they need to succeed. Your kindness directly impacts their education, fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills that will benefit them for years to come. Thank you for making a difference in their learning journey! Thanks again, Jill Klima Adaline E. Kent Middle School
The Marin Humane Center - Nan Z.
This Subaru Loves Pets Month Marin Subaru ran a pet food drive all month to donate to Marin Humane Center, as well as teaming up with us for Loves Pets month and donating money per new car sold in October. Their generosity will help our animals not only get adopted but stay fed.
Subaru Loves to Care initiative - Kofo M.
For the past several years, Marin Subaru has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Marin General - Integrative Wellness Center through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. The partnership has involved delivering 80 comfy 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 6th, Olivia Garcia and Alexis Taylor of Subaru personally delivered these items for staff to hand out to patients in treatment. The hospital staff were incredibly grateful for the gracious donation. Alison Garret, Manager, Integrative Wellness Center at Marin Health was very appreciative of the blanket drop and the ongoing partnership with LLS and Subaru. Blankets will be delivered throughout their cancer services in infusion, radiology, resource/support center and upcoming survivorship education series. It was such a heartwarming experience for everyone who attended the blanket drop off! Thank you Subaru! :)
Giant steps - Jana H.
Dear Team at Marin Subaru, We are so grateful for your support of our Farm to sTable event again this year. Our event raised $130,000 which surpassed our goal. This is truly impactful and we are so excited to put it towards our new initiatives. We can't thank you enough for believing in our mission, because of your continued support, we can dream big and open up possibilities for our clients that they otherwise wouldn't have access to. These photos capture the enormous impact Marin Subaru's generosity contributes to our organization.
Another year of Support - Amy C.
We at Vivalon are so thankful for the years of support thanks to Marin Subaru and the Share the Love Project. Vivalon helps Marin County’s older adults and vulnerable residents thrive through the power of human connection with rides, meals, classes, care, advice and more.
Marin Subaru Shares The Love with The Marine Mammal Center - Clare S.
Here at The Marine Mammal Center, we are thrilled to celebrate a year of partnership with Marin Subaru! Subaru’s commitment to environmental stewardship, including their zero-landfill production plants, aligns perfectly with our goals of marine conservation. In June of 2023, Marin Subaru generously donated a Subaru Ascent beautifully adorned with the images of some of the marine mammals in our care. Since then, the “Seal-Baru” has become not just a vehicle, but a symbol of collaboration and dedication to marine mammal conservation. From gracing political summits on ocean protection to being an integral part of the journey of our patients back to the wild, the Seal-Baru has done it all. It's not just transporting people; it's ferrying a message of conservation, education, and hope. Each mile driven is a step forward in our shared mission to protect our oceans and their inhabitants. Together with Marin Subaru, we're not just fulfilling the Subaru Love Promise; we're creating a legacy of love and care for our marine ecosystem.
Marin Subaru helps celebrate 25 years of Giants Steps!!! - Giant S.
For the 7th year in a row The Giant Steps Farm to Table Dinner took place at Flying Cloud Farm in May 2023 with the help of Marin Subaru. Giant Steps is dedicated to enriching lives through the power of horses, team, and community. Through our equine assisted programs; people of all ages, means, and challenges experience the extraordinary benefits of therapeutic riding and activities. This dinner is a fundraising opportunity for our many causes, and with the help of Marin Subaru we were able to raise over $150,000 for our programs throughout the years of partnership. We are so grateful for Marin Subaru’s continued support!
Marin Subaru is celebrating Drawbridge Youth Artists! - Drawbridge M.
For more than 30 years, DrawBridge has provided free expressive arts programs for children in shelters, affordable housing facilities, and community centers across the Bay Area. This spring, we celebrate the work of talented DrawBridge youth with a new exhibition, Drawn Together: Celebrating DrawBridge Youth Artists. Featuring the works of children ages 5-18 across our service regions, the exhibition celebrates the power of creativity to bring us together. As part of the celebration, the works of DrawBridge youth artists will be exhibited at each of the children’s program sites, complete with receptions for families and caregivers. This family-friendly event will feature a viewing of the exhibition in the Center’s studio and gardens, plus family activities, picnic treats, and auction. All proceeds benefit DrawBridge’s expressive arts programs. Drawn Together: Celebrating DrawBridge Youth Artists is presented in partnership with Marin Subaru and Blick Art Materials.
West Marin Little League Title Sponsors for the past 4 years! - West Marin L.
We approached Marin Subaru to be our sponsor in early 2020, as of 2023 being our TITLE Sponsor for the past 4 years, totaling $15,000 donated to the West Marin Little League. To our amazement, they signed up to be our TITLE sponsor, which is our top sponsor and provides critical support for our all-volunteer-run organization that offers baseball experiences for kids ages 5-14 living in San Anselmo, Fairfax and as far as Bolinas. It was great to have their client advisor Hans bring an Outback Wilderness for our Opening Day Parade on March 18th, 2023. Always friendly and responsive, in addition to the monetary support they have also worked with us to provide swag for our skills clinics and other fun activities for our players. They are a great community partner and we are deeply appreciative of their support of our league. Thank you Marin Subaru!
Marin Subaru Supports The Marine Mammal Center! - Jennifer M.
The Marine Mammal Center is thrilled to have the support of Marin Subaru! Marin Subaru has generously donated a Subaru Ascent beautifully adorned with images of the marine mammals we take care of. The Ascent was a shining star in the Fourth of July parade held in downtown Sausalito. Teams of our marine mammal rescue staff and volunteers, including mascot Franny the Seal, demonstrated rescues alongside the eye-catching Ascent to enthusiastic onlookers. On the first day we received the vehicle, our Chief External Relations Officer took the Ascent to meet with Marin County and California State legislators and leaders of the National Marine Sanctuaries. The Ascent has also aided our program and conservation education teams in bring staff and education supplies from Marin to our new Sea Lion Spot at PIER 39. As the Ascent cruises by, it brings smiles to people's faces. Driving the vehicle and seeing the smiles also brightens the day of our diligent staff and volunteers, as it signifies that more individuals are inspired to join in marine mammal and ocean conservation.
Thank You Subaru For Your Huge Sock Donation With Love From St. Vincent de Paul! - St. Vincent d.
St. Vincent de Paul was recently the lucky recipient of an incredibly gracious donation from Marin Subaru! Their team dropped off 500 pairs of socks obtained through their Subaru Loves to Help® initiative. This will help so many people. Socks are one of the most requested necessities from our clients. Especially during this colder season, socks are needed more than ever. Having to go without socks is something many of us have never had to consider, but for our homeless population, this is a often a reality they face. This small item that many of us take for granted will have an enormous impact by providing comfort and maintaining the health of those who are experiencing homelessness. Thank you Subaru!
Marin General Hospital Blanket Donation - Marin General Hospital M.
On June 30th, 2022, the Marin Subaru team delivered 80 blankets to Marin General Hospital cancer department as a part of the Subaru Loves to Care program! They teamed up with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to make this donation, and we are so appreciative of both organizations for their help and care for our many patients in need.
2022 Giant Steps Farm to sTable Dinner - Olivia G.
For the sixth year in a row The Giant Steps Farm to Table Dinner took place on May 21, 2022 at Flying Cloud Farm, Petaluma with the help of Marin Subaru. Giant Steps is dedicated to enriching lives through the power of horses, team, and community. Through our equine assisted programs; people of all ages, means, and challenges experience the extraordinary benefits of therapeutic riding and activities. This dinner is a fundraising opportunity for our many causes, and with the help of Marin Subaru we were able to raise $123,656 for our program. We are so grateful for Marin Subaru’s continued support!
Share the Love Donation to Vivalon - Olivia G.
On Friday May 27th 2022, Marin Subaru presented another Share the Love donation to Vivalon. This donation will further Vivalon’s cause to provide rides, meals, and care for thousands of elderly adults in Marin County. Marin Subaru has been contributing to Vivalon’s cause since 2014 and we are beyond grateful for their donations of nearly $125,000 over the years through Subaru’s Share the Love event. We are beyond grateful for Marin Subaru’s Love Promise commitment!
Sausalito WAG Festival - Olivia G.
On May 7, 2022, the City of Sausalito hosted its 5th annual Sausalito WAG Festival at Gabrielson Park. Marin Subaru was a proud sponsor at the event, showcasing our geyser blue 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness for the community to explore in action at the park, along with getting approval from their canine companions. This event had a diverse selection of vendors that provided a variety of products and services for North Bay dog owners. The WAG Festival is held annually to engage the community with local businesses and raise funds for future events like the City of Sausalito’s upcoming 4th of July celebration. Marin Subaru is proud to maintain this relationship and give back to our surrounding cities!
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS WEEK AT VIVALON - Vivalon V.
Vivalon's March for Meals Community Champions Week takes place March 21-25 2022. During this time mayors throughout Marin County deliver meals to help raise awareness about the growing number of older adults in Marin facing hunger and isolation, both serious problems that have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Marin Subaru has helped Vivalon make many contributions to Marin County since 2014, as a part of the Subaru Love Promise Initiative.
Marin Subaru Bats Up for West Marin Little League - Donna G.
We approached Marin Subaru to be our sponsor in early 2020. To our amazement, they signed up to be our TITLE sponsor, which is our top sponsor and provides critical support for our all-volunteer-run organization that offers baseball experiences for kids ages 5-14 living in San Anselmo, Fairfax and as far as Bolinas. Then the pandemic hit, baseball had to be put on temporary hold -- and Marin Subaru was so gracious and understanding about all of it. When baseball returned, so did Marin Subaru, and they have now been our title sponsor for three years in a row! Always friendly and responsive, in addition to the monetary support they have also worked with us to provide swag for our skills clinics and other fun activities for our players. They are a great community partner and we are deeply appreciative of their support of our league.
Giant Steps with Marin Subaru - Katherine T.
We have been so blessed to call Marin Subaru the loyal title sponsor of the Giant Steps Farm to sTable Dinner for the last two years, including during a pandemic when we were unable to host the event as planned. Partnering with Marin Subaru was a no-brainer for Giant Steps - having a company that so obviously cares about animals and at-risk populations support our work means the world to us. Giant Steps is dedicated to enriching lives through the power of horses, team and community. Through the excellence of our equine assisted programs, people of all ages, means, and challenges experience the extraordinary benefits of therapeutic riding and activities. At Giant Steps, we strongly believe that all people can break down barriers to lead richer, more independent lives, regardless of the disabilities or challenges they may face. We have harnessed the therapeutic power of horses since 1998 to help people of all ages overcome their physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive and developmental challenges. Since then, the clients we’ve served have represented more than 60 distinct disabilities and challenges as well as members of our military. At times, people come to Giant Steps for more than therapy. They also want an enjoyable, social activity and a place to connect with others. Programs we offer range from mounted therapeutic riding classes to ground equine facilitated learning lessons that help clients improve their physical strength and also enhance their emotional and social capabilities. Over the years we have experienced many stories of transformation, seen our clients become physically stronger, more socially engaged, and emotionally aware. This is what drives us, and we are so grateful to Marin Subaru for continuing to support us and our programs, regardless of pandemic status.
58th Marin Century and Marin Subaru- Thank you - Nigel F.
Marin Cyclists are proud and thankful to have once again partnered with Marin Subaru as a sponsor for the Marin Century. 2021 was another successful year for the Marin Century Annual Fundraiser. Marin Subaru’s generous support and love of Marin County helped 2100 riders of all levels and ages enjoy the beautiful county and outdoors, helping to promote a healthy lifestyle. Marin Subaru’s sponsorship support made it possible to give back to the communities of Marin supporting many Schools, non-profits such as Trips for Kids, AIDS LifeCycle, Marin County Bicyclist Coalition (MCBC) and many more. Marin Subaru’s belief in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work was certainly upheld through their support of this event. We cannot thank Marin Subaru enough for the positive impact they had on helping to sponsor this event. Many Thanks - Marin Cyclists and 58th Marin Century
A Love Promise from Subaru to You - Amy C.
The Subaru brand has long been associated with trust, reliability, and safety, but you may not know that its commitment to providing remarkable service extends far beyond its vehicles. Through its Love Promise initiative, Subaru of America provides donations and support to a multitude of causes, like education, healthy living, and animal welfare. Nowhere is this Love Promise more apparent than at Marin Subaru in San Rafael. As winners of the 2020 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award, the team at Marin Subaru, led by owner Ed Rossi, continues to support those in need in Marin. On May 7, 2021, Marin Subaru presented a check to Vivalon for $15,356 as part of the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event. Marin Subaru’s continued participation in the Share the Love Event has been essential to providing rides, meals, classes, care, and advice for thousands of older adults in Marin, with donations totaling $78,000 over the past five years. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Marin Subaru team for their continued commitment to helping those in need in our community.
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