The 2024 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award

The 2024 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award

We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to our customers, our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.

The 2024 Subaru Love Promise Customer and 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 All American Subaru of Old Bridge, 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.

In a perfect world, hunger would be history and hope would be commonplace. We believe a perfect world is possible.

Subaru and our retailers are committed to protecting and preserving the Earth, not just by our words, but also by our actions.

Subaru believes we all should have a chance to lead a healthy life.

It's our goal to make the pursuit of knowledge available to as many minds as possible.

Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home.

Subaru and its retailers believe in giving back to our communities.

The 2024 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award
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Love Promise Stories from All American Subaru of Old Bridge

Subaru and All American Subaru of Old Bridge 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.

POAC Autism Services - Simone T.

For the second year running, All American Subaru has partnered with POAC Autism Services, a New Jersey nonprofit dedicated to “Making Lives Better Every Day” for individuals with autism and their families. In 2023, All American donated over $15,000 to POAC through their Share the Love Campaign. This funding helped POAC to create and launch a new safety section on their website designed to help parents, educators, and first responders keep individuals with autism safe in the home, school, and community. POAC is a New Jersey based organization but the information and resources available on the website could potentially save lives far beyond our state. All American Subaru also goes the extra mile by participating in POAC’s annual Autism Walk for a Difference walk-a-thon as a sponsor and volunteer. The vehicle they sent was big hit with children and families as well as the free Frisbees and stress balls! Having All American on site for these walks not only helps raise funds, over $24,000 last year, but also creates a day of joy and togetherness for individuals with autism and their families. Autism can be an isolating condition and having events like this one helps families know they are not alone. The partnership between All American Subaru and POAC is so impactful to the thousands of families served by this organization and to the employees and customers who help support them. Every year POAC trains thousands of NJ police and first responders in autism recognition and response through their Autism Shield training program. In fact, to date, over 80,000 have been trained making our communities safer and more welcoming. All American Subaru is a driving force in this success and we look forward to continued partnership!

Operation Warm - Gina S.

The staff and families of the Raritan Valley YMCA were pleased to be visited by 3 kind employees from All American Subaru in Old Bridge as part of the Subaru Operation Warm coat donation program. As 90% of our children attend YMCA day care and school age childcare on financial subsidy, this was a heartwarming as well as coat warming experience! The coats replaced many ill-fitting and worn hand me downs and other coats with broken zippers that our staff struggle with at playground time. Some children previously came to school without coats, instead dressed in sweaters or hoodies, preventing winter outdoor play. Tables were set up in the gym with boxes of different sized coats and teachers brought their age group to the appropriate table. Then, able volunteers from All American Subaru and the YMCA Board of Directors assisted with the coat fitting. Once fitted, the children ran around the gym in their new coats while staff gathered candid photos and others posed for pictures. This was our first Subaru gift experience, and we hope that this will become an annual event. Subaru Loves to Help!

A Promise Made with Love and Hope - Joan C.

2023 Love Promise Story Be a good person, love who you can, help where you can, give what you can. Sammy’s Hope volunteers bring this mantra to the Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare Center every day. Animal rescue is difficult and can be emotionally draining, but seeing the once homeless animals thrive in forever homes is what makes it all worth it. Sammy’s Hope takes at-risk animals who have been long term residents at overcrowded municipal shelters who have been passed over by potential adopters. This may be because they are shy, scared, or have significant medical needs. They may need more TLC than the current shelter has the capacity to provide. That’s where Sammy’s Hope comes in. These deserving, loving animals are provided with training, medical care, and quality time through enrichment, provided by the volunteers who show up every day to share the Sammy’s Hope Love. It isn't just the volunteers at Sammy's Hope that make this possible, though. As a 501 (c)3 non-profit, volunteer organization, we rely on the support of sponsors like All American Subaru that play a critical role in making it possible for Sammy's Hope to continue the life-saving efforts that the animals so deserve. Every year in October, All American Subaru hosts a very well-attended pet adoption event, Pet-a-Palooza, at their dealership in which Sammy's Hope has been participating for six years. This adoption event gives the rescue group an opportunity like no other: the chance to network with other rescues, vendors who serve the pet industry, and of course, exposure to animal loving attendees. Sammy's Hope promotes All American Subaru and this event on social media platforms and direct mail marketing. It is the partnership between All American Subaru and Sammy's Hope that makes it possible to rescue so many dogs and cats each year. Dogs like Toby, found on the side of the road with a broken leg, would not have received his life-saving surgery to reconstruct his leg; nor would little feline Demi have received needed surgery to repair her leg. Without intervention, there was a real concern that these animals would not have survived. Toby and Demi are now thriving with their loving families. Without sponsors like All American Subaru, who knows what would have happened to them. It is All American Subaru’s support that makes it possible for Sammy's Hope to rescue, rehabilitate, and give SO many dogs and cats the homes they deserve!

Sammy's Hope

Cancer Is Not My Legacy - Ryan C.

Dear All American Subaru Team, I hope this letter finds you all in good health and high spirits. My name is Ryan Crane, and I am writing to express my sincerest gratitude to each and every member of the All American Subaru team. Your exceptional service and support have left a lasting impression on me, and I am truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. As you may know, I have been on a challenging journey fighting cancer. Despite the ups and downs that come with this adventure, I am thrilled to share that I am now in remission. However, the road to recovery has been anything but smooth, and I am still unable to resume a normal workday due to ongoing health issues. Instead, I have redirected my focus towards my passion for photography, and I now run RyanCranePhotography.com. Throughout my cancer adventure, I have been candid and open about my experiences, aiming to provide a supportive space for others facing similar challenges. I firmly believe that this journey can be viewed as an adventure, filled with triumphs and setbacks, and I have been fortunate to offer solace and understanding to those who needed someone to talk to while maintaining their privacy. It is through this journey that I initiated the "Cancer Is Not My Legacy" project, which aims to inspire and motivate others fighting cancer, showing them that it is not an end-all, and there is hope and life beyond the battle. Your support and assistance during this time have been nothing short of remarkable. The way your team went above and beyond to cater to my needs and ensure my satisfaction was truly heartwarming. From providing reliable transportation to delivering exceptional customer service, the team at All American Subaru has truly blown me away in every way. Your compassion and dedication have made a significant impact on my life and the lives of those I am trying to support through my project. I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation to everyone at All American Subaru for your generosity, empathy, and commitment. Your actions have not only helped me in my fight against cancer but have also bolstered my efforts to assist others on their own journeys. I am incredibly grateful for your contribution to my cause and my mission to make a positive difference in the lives of cancer warriors.

Sammy's Hope Charity Golf Outing - Joan C.

Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is a special place where dogs and cats find refuge from large over-crowded, overwhelmed shelters. The volunteers of Sammy's Hope Animal Welfare and Adoption Center work tirelessly to ensure every animal is provided with proper nutrition, quality time, medical care, and training every day. Animal rescue can be a difficult and emotionally draining experience, but seeing the once-homeless animals thrive in loving homes is what makes it all worth it. It isn't just the volunteers at Sammy's Hope that make this possible, though. It is sponsors like All American Subaru that play a tremendous role in making it possible for Sammy’s Hope to continue the life-saving efforts that the animals so deserve. Without financial support, Sammy’s Hope could not exist. Annual sponsorship of the Sammy’s Hope Charity Golf Outing by All American Subaru provides critical support for the rescue. In return, Sammy's Hope promotes All American Subaru on social media platforms, along with signage and announcements at the event. It is the partnership between All American Subaru and Sammy's Hope that makes it possible to rescue not only adult dogs and cats, but puppies and kittens too. Who doesn’t love puppies and kittens? Though they do require more socialization, medical care and of course proper nutrition. All of which provides a solid foundation for a healthy life! Earlier this year, Sammy’s Hope took on the responsibility of taking in eight puppies, avoiding a sad outcome for these precious dogs. Upon intake Sammy's Hope immediately placed all eight puppies into foster homes until forever homes were found. The puppies were provided with medical care, including vaccinations and microchips, and Sammy’s Hope will ensure spay/neuter surgeries when they reach the appropriate age. All eight puppies are now thriving with their loving forever families. The rescue also took in many kittens this year, providing them with foster homes, socialization, and the medical care they needed to thrive. Without sponsors like All American Subaru, this work would not be possible, and we are so grateful for their partnership. It is their support that makes it possible for Sammy's Hope to rescue, rehabilitate, and give many dogs and cats the homes they deserve!

Sammy's Hope

SRB Help Center - Subaru Loves to Help® - Linda A.

All American Subaru has been partnered with the St. Robert Bellarmine Help Center for several years now and are always looking for new ways to help service the local communities. During Subaru Loves to Help, they donated Subaru socks to the St. Robert Bellarmine Help Center to distribute to local people and families in need. So many people benefited from this and they continue to be a helping hand to those that may be struggling. The All American Subaru staff had a great time delivering them and seeing the smiles on people’s faces. St. Robert Bellarmine Help Center works to assist local homeless shelters and those in need of things such as household items and furnishings for bedrooms and kitchens.

SRB Help Center

Sammy's Hope Pet-A-Palooza 2022 - Joan C.

Be a good person, love who you can, help where you can, give what you can. Sammy’s Hope volunteers bring this mantra to the Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare Center every day. Animal rescue is difficult and can be emotionally draining, but seeing the once homeless animals thrive in forever homes is what makes it all worth it. Sammy’s Hope takes at‐risk animals who have been long term residents at overcrowded municipal shelters who have been passed over by potential adopters. This may be because they are shy, scared, or have significant medical needs. They may need more TLC than the current shelter has the capacity to provide. That’s where Sammy’s Hope comes in. These deserving, loving animals are provided with training, medical care, and quality time through enrichment, provided by the volunteers who show up every day to share the Sammy’s Hope Love. It isn't just the volunteers at Sammy's Hope that make this possible, though. As a 501 (c)3 non‐profit, volunteer organization, we rely on the support of sponsors like All American Subaru that play a critical role in making it possible for Sammy's Hope to continue the life‐saving efforts that the animals so deserve. Every year in October, All American Subaru hosts a very well‐attended pet adoption event, Pet-a‐Palooza, at their retailer in which Sammy's Hope has been participating for six years. This adoption event gives the rescue group an opportunity like no other: the chance to network with other rescues, vendors who serve the pet industry, and of course, exposure to animal loving attendees. Sammy's Hope promotes All American Subaru and this event on social media platforms and direct mail marketing. It is the partnership between All American Subaru and Sammy's Hope that makes it possible to rescue so many dogs and cats each year. Dogs like Toby, found on the side of the road with a broken leg, would not have received his life‐saving surgery to reconstruct his leg; nor would little feline Demi have received needed surgery to repair her leg. Without intervention, there was a real concern that these animals would not have survived. Toby and Demi are now thriving with their loving families. Without sponsors like All American Subaru, who knows what would have happened to them. It is All American Subaru’s support that makes it possible for Sammy's Hope to rescue, rehabilitate, and give SO many dogs and cats the homes they deserve!

Sammy's Hope

JAR of Hope - Texas Hold 'Em Poker Night - Linda B.

On Sunday, February 19th, 2023, All American Subaru hosted one of their main charity partners, JAR of Hope, in their annual Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament. The event was held in their Old Bridge showroom and was attended by over 100 people who came to play poker and support the cause. The proceeds from the event directly benefited JAR of Hope and their fight to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a fatal muscle wasting disease that to date has no cure. JAR of Hope’s founder, Jim Raffone, presented a moving and emotional speech before the event began reminding everyone of the message and purpose of the charity; save the first child. Several employees of All American Subaru volunteered to host the event and even participate in the poker tournament itself. Thanks to these types of events, the funds raised are able to go towards clinical trials for new types of medicine, therapy and treatment for Duchenne in hopes that one day a cure will be found.

JAR of Hope

POAC Autism Services - Share The Love - Simone T.

POAC Autism Services recently partnered with All American Subaru to help support the autism community in New Jersey. POAC is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to “Making Lives Better Every Day” for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and their families. Through a focused effort on providing training opportunities to parents, educators, first responders, and medical staff, as well as recreational opportunities to children and adults with ASD and their families, we are making NJ communities safer and more welcoming to this vulnerable population. Most importantly, POAC was one of the first organizations to recognize the needs of individuals with ASD regarding safety and victimization, and we have grown to become a leading provider of information and training on this topic through our Autism Shield Program. This program has been directly credited with saving lives throughout New Jersey. In fact, to date, over 77,000 New Jersey first responders have been trained by POAC in autism recognition and response regardless of a department or agency’s ability to pay for the program. The importance of POAC’s recreational program cannot be overstated. Every year, from carnivals, to indoor pool parties, to holiday events, to gym parties, POAC provides thousands of hours of recreational events throughout New Jersey. These events are open to all individuals with ASD through the lifespan and across the autism spectrum and they include siblings and family members. Having fun and trying new things are important aspects of the program, but there is so much more going on. For many families, these events are the only place where they feel truly welcome, safe, and included. These events are also a great place to practice social and other skills that are being learned in more restrictive environments, in fact several children have spoken their first words at POAC events. Some have learned to swim, and many friendships have been made and a real community has been formed. Support and friendship have replaced fear and isolation. All American has also committed to participating in our upcoming walk-a-thon on June 3rd as a Gold Sponsor. This event is so much more than a walk-a-thon. It’s also a free family carnival where children and adults with ASD can come out and enjoy rides, food, costume characters, a resource fair, and more. We look forward to having All American at the event with volunteers to make the day extra special for the families who come out. There are many challenges associated with autism and it’s vitally important for those with ASD and their families to know that the community is accepting and welcoming to them. When we were first approached by All American to be the beneficiary of the Subaru Share the Love® Event, we could not have been more thrilled. All American is located right in the heart of New Jersey and so many of the families and first responders we provide services to are right in this area. The funds raised by Share the Love are truly impacting the lives of those right in the local community and beyond. POAC is a lean organization doing a lot with a small budget so having this partnership is invaluable to us and those we serve. Our focus on safety is making a lasting impact and we are honored to have Subaru as a partner.

POAC Autism Services

CentraState Healthcare Foundation - Nicole R.

Since CentraState Healthcare Foundation’s inception in 1981, our mission has been to serve as the link between CentraState Healthcare System and the region. Through our volunteer and contribution opportunities, the Foundation offers residents and businesses a way to become stakeholders in their hospital. We are a true partner with the community. In June 2022, Green Leaf Pet Resort in Millstone co-hosted a free Canine Carnival with CentraState Healthcare Foundation and All American Subaru in Old Bridge. At the event, a car raffle was sponsored by All American Subaru which raised nearly $6,000 to support Pediatrics at CentraState. A CentraState team member and Brick resident was the lucky winner of a two-year lease on a 2022 Cool Gray Khaki Subaru Crosstrek. The team member was searching for some sign of hope or good luck, as just the day before she learned of a tumor on her kidney. When CentraState informed her that she was the winner, she was overjoyed. Since then, she has had successful kidney surgery on what turned out to be a non-cancerous tumor and is thankful for her new car and more time to spend with her children and grandchildren. In addition to the incredible aforementioned story, the relationship between CentraState and All American Subaru in Old Bridge has provided more occasions to work together to make an even bigger impact on the community. All American Subaru connected back with CentraState during the Subaru Loves to Care campaign and were able to donate 80 blankets and 30 craft kits to distribute to cancer patients and survivors that are in our region. We are so grateful for the generosity of All American Subaru in Old Bridge and look forward to more opportunities to collaborate in the future.

CentraState Healthcare Foundation

Sammy's Hope - Joan C. - Joan C.

Animal rescue can be a difficult and emotionally-draining experience, but seeing the once-homeless animals thrive in forever homes is what makes it all worth it. The volunteers of Sammy's Hope Animal Welfare and Adoption Center know this experience all too well. Sammy’s Hope pulls deserving, loving animals from overcrowded shelters, and through training, medical care, and quality time, the volunteers give the cats and dogs of Sammy's Hope the absolute best chance at finding their FURever homes. It isn't just the volunteers at Sammy's Hope that make this possible, though. It is sponsors like All American Subaru that play a critical role in making it possible for Sammy's Hope to continue the life-saving efforts that the animals so deserve. Every year in October, All American Subaru hosts a very well-attended pet adoption event at their dealership in which Sammy's Hope has been participating for five years. This adoption event gives the rescue group an opportunity like no other: the chance to network with other rescues, vendors who serve the pet industry, and of course, exposure to animal-loving attendees. All American Subaru does not stop there, though. The dealership sponsors Sammy's Hope's annual 5K and golf outing. In turn, Sammy's Hope promotes All American Subaru on social media platforms, with signage and announcements at each event. It is the partnership between All American Subaru and Sammy's Hope that makes it possible to rescue not only adult dogs, but puppies too. Earlier this year, Sammy’s Hope took on a huge responsibility of providing the necessary care to multiple adult dogs and puppies living in deplorable conditions. Without intervention, there was a real concern that they would not survive, especially vulnerable puppies. They were able to provide these dogs with vaccinations and spay/neuter, good nutrition and forever homes. The dogs are now thriving with their loving families. Without sponsors like All American Subaru, who knows where these loving dogs and puppies would have ended up? It is their support that makes it possible for Sammy's Hope to rescue, rehabilitate, and give SO many dogs and cats the homes they deserve!

Sammy's Hope

JAR of Hope - Mike L - Mike L.

JAR of Hope is a non-profit organization committed to providing a better future for children afflicted with DMD. Children who are diagnosed with DMD eventually lose the ability to walk usually before their teenage years, are wheelchair-bound by 9 years old and need the assistance of a ventilator to breathe by the time they are 17 years old. They will ultimately pass away statistically before they reach 21 years old. The most current trial in an effort to find a cure is now taking place at the University of Florida. We are seeing positive early results indicating that regenerative medicine might be a better course of treatment for some patients. These types of trials are extremely expensive and could not happen without the support of our partners, especially All American Subaru who supports us year-round. In September of 2013, Jim and Karen Raffone received news that no parent should ever get. On that day, their now 13-year-old-son, James Anthony Raffone, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a fatal muscle wasting disease. The decision to give up his former business, sell everything and decide to put all of his energy into finding a cure for DMD was the obvious decision that Jim knew he was going to make. JAR of Hope’s mission is dedicated to bringing awareness and raising funds directed toward ongoing research to eliminate Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This year with the help of the Subaru Share the Love campaign, All American Subaru generously presented us with a check for $36,000. This money will go towards JAR of Hope’s mission: saving the first child from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. All American Subaru are long-time supporters of JAR of Hope. They’ve consistently held campaigns and fundraisers in honor of JAR of Hope, and are always willing to volunteer to help out in any way they can. They have been incredibly generous with their time, donations and efforts.

JAR of Hope

Subaru Loves Pets - Sammy's Hope - Joan C.

Animal rescue can be a difficult and emotionally-draining experience, but seeing the once-homeless animals thrive in forever homes is what makes it all worth it. The volunteers of Sammy's Hope Animal Welfare and Adoption Center know this experience all too well. The volunteers and staff of Sammy’s Hope pull affectionate, adorable, sweet, loving animals from overcrowded shelters, and through training, medical care, and even just spending time with the animals, they give the cats and dogs of Sammy's Hope the absolute best chance at finding their FURever homes. It isn't just the volunteers at Sammy's Hope that make this possible, though. It is sponsors like All American Subaru that play a tremendous role in making it possible for the rescue to continue the life-saving efforts that the animals so deserve. Every year in October, All American Subaru hosts a very well-attended pet adoption event at their dealership in which Sammy's Hope has been participating for four years. Even last year, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the usual adoption event was not possible, All American Subaru hosted a weekly video series to gain exposure for the animals of Sammy’s Hope. This adoption event gives the rescue group an opportunity like no other: the chance to network with other rescues, with vendors who serve the pet industry, and of course, with animal-loving attendees. All American Subaru does not stop there, though. The dealership sponsors Sammy's Hope's annual 5K and golf outing. In turn, Sammy's Hope promotes All American Subaru on social media platforms, with signage, and announcement at each event. It is the partnership between All American Subaru and Sammy's Hope that makes it possible for a dog like June, a loving pit bull who ended up being pregnant, or Chase, an affectionate pit bull stuck in the shelter for far too long, or Domino, an adorable, often-looked-over cat who is now thriving, to find their perfect forever homes and be given the affection they have been longing for. Without sponsors like All American Subaru, who knows where these loving dogs and cats would end up? It is their support that makes it possible for Sammy's Hope to rescue, rehabilitate, and give SO many dogs and cats the homes they deserve!

Sammy's Hope

JAR of Hope - Jeannine B.

It was September 13, 2013, when Jim and Karen Raffone received the news that no parent should ever get, thy were told that their child was sick. On that day, their now 12-year-old-son, James Anthony Raffone, was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a fatal disease. It was shortly after hearing that news that Jim Raffone gave up his former business, sold everything and decided to put all of his energy into finding a cure for DMD, thus JAR of Hope was born. James Anthony Raffone (“Jamesy”) is the J-A-R in JAR of Hope and the inspiration behind the organization.JAR of Hope’s mission is dedicated to bringing awareness and raising funds directed toward ongoing research to eliminate Duchenne muscular dystrophy. JAR of Hope is a non-profit organization committed to providing a better future for children afflicted with DMD. Duchenne is a very rare, muscle-wasting, fatal disease that falls on the X chromosome and because the dystrophin gene is on the X chromosome, Duchenne primarily affects boys. Children who are diagnosed with DMD eventually lose the ability to walk usually before their teenage years, are wheelchair-bound by 9 years old and need the assistance of a ventilator to breathe by the time they are 17 years old. They will ultimately pass away statistically before they reach 21 years old. It is a very painful disease that has been around for 200 years with no cure to date. All American Subaru are long-time supporters of JAR of Hope. They’ve consistently held campaigns and fundraisers in honor of JAR of Hope, and are always willing to volunteer to help out in any way they can. They have been incredibly generous with their time, donations and efforts. They’ve been here for us pre-pandemic, during the pandemic and post-pandemic. Subaru’s support has and continues to have a tremendous impact on the children of JAR of Hope. We currently have an experimental study for children affected with DMD that has shown great promise in slowing the progression of this disease down and has even restored movement in children who otherwise had no option or hope for a brighter future. This therapy, unfortunately, comes with a very high price tag of $100,000 per year per child. That number is very large and scary. With Subaru’s support, we have been able to provide this therapy to four children so far this year. To hear a parent say, “My child has slept through the night without us having to turn him because of pain,” is priceless or to have a parent send in their child’s bloodwork showing that their numbers are improving is miraculous. We cannot express enough gratitude to Subaru for helping us help others. Thank you for sharing your love!

Sammy's Hope - Joan C.

Animal rescue can be a difficult and emotionally-draining experience, but seeing the once-homeless animals thrive in forever homes is what makes it all worth it. The volunteers and staff of Sammy’s Hope pull affectionate, adorable, sweet, loving animals from overcrowded shelters, and through training, medical care, and even just spending time with the animals, they give the cats and dogs of Sammy's Hope the absolute best chance at finding their FURever homes. It isn't just the volunteers at Sammy's Hope that make this possible, though. It is sponsors like All American Subaru that play a tremendous role in making it possible for the rescue to continue the life-saving efforts that the animals so deserve. Every year in October, All American Subaru hosts a very well-attended pet adoption event at their dealership in which Sammy's Hope has been participating for four years. Even last year, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the usual adoption event was not possible, All American Subaru hosted a weekly video series to gain exposure for the animals of Sammy’s Hope. This adoption event gives the rescue group an opportunity like no other: the chance to network with other rescues, with vendors who serve the pet industry, and of course, with animal-loving attendees. All American Subaru does not stop there, though. The dealership sponsors Sammy's Hope's annual 5K and golf outing. In turn, Sammy's Hope promotes All American Subaru on social media platforms, with signage, and announcement at each event. Without sponsors like All American Subaru, who knows where these loving dogs and cats would end up? It is their support that makes it possible for Sammy's Hope to rescue, rehabilitate, and give SO many dogs and cats the homes they deserve!

Sammy's Hope

Vital Help Right Before the Pandemic - Jeannine B.

It was September 13, 2013, when Jim and Karen Raffone received the news that no parent should ever get, they were told that their child was sick. On that day, their now 11-year-old son, James Anthony Raffone, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a fatal disease with a rare mutation of the dystrophin gene that results in severe muscle degeneration. It was shortly after hearing that news that Jim Raffone gave up his former business, sold everything and decided to put all of his energy into finding a cure for DMD, thus JAR of Hope was born. JAR of Hope’s mission is dedicated to bringing awareness and raising funds directed toward ongoing research to eliminate Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. All American Subaru are long-time supporters of JAR of Hope. JAR of Hope was the hometown charity for Subaru Share the Love in 2019. In the beginning of 2020, JAR of Hope needed a low cost facility to host a charity event and All American Subaru was happy to offer their location, at no charge. The event raised $135,000, which in turn went towards critical research and infusions for the children that JAR of Hope supports. It became even more important as 2020 has turned into a COVID shut down year where charities have not been able to hold their normal amount of events. JAR of Hope is currently funding a study that encompasses national and international children. This study, so far, has shown great success in some children with not only slowing down the progression of DMD, but for one child in particular, it has actually given this child the ability to not only walk up the steps without holding a banister or railing (which is unprecedented) but to also be able to walk, run, play and get up off of the floor without help from an adult or a device. This news came as a great surprise as this child was unable to walk up stairs without using both hands and feet prior to his last few rounds of infusions. The medical costs associated with this study for these children is $35,000 a month. Thank you, All American Subaru, for contributing to JAR of Hope and assisting us in finding a therapy that can help stop the effects of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. One day we hope all the boys with Duchenne can drive a Subaru!

JAR of Hope

Sammy’s Hope Animals Find Their Happily Ever After - Joan C.

All good love stories end with a “happily ever after,” and for 13 of Sammy’s Hope’s animals, that happily ever after came in the form of finding forever families. These happy endings — and new beginnings! — would not have been possible without the opportunity to feature our animals in All American Subaru’s Pet-A-Palooza throughout the month of October. This event gave loving cats and dogs the chance to show off their amazing personalities and find the homes they so deserve. As much love and attention as Sammy’s Hope animals get while at the shelter or in foster homes, nothing compares to finding that permanent home with a loving family excited to call these animals their new family members. Goobie, a happy-go-lucky shih tzu puppy, could not wait to find a family to run around with outside and cuddle up on the couch with. After being featured on Pet-A-Palooza, Goobie found a family with two young human sisters and a golden retriever puppy sister. He has a yard, his own bed, and plenty of love to last him a lifetime! Like Goobie, another lucky pup who found her forever family is Spice. Spice hit the jackpot and found herself a family who is happy to give her all the love and playtime that she could ever want. Two other animals who found their forever home thanks to All American Subaru are mother and son cat duo, Iridessa and Bobble. Finding a home for one animal is challenging, but finding a home for two? Nearly impossible. That is, unless, you have help from an amazing partner like All American Subaru. Once Iridessa and Bobble were featured together on Pet-A-Palooza, they landed themselves an incredible home, where they can bask in the sun together for the rest of their lives. It is stories like those of Goobie, Spice, Iridessa, Bobble, and nine other Sammy’s Hope animals who found homes during the month of October that make animal rescue so worth it. And it is their stories that prove how important it is to find helpful partners who genuinely care about the mission they are supporting, just like All American Subaru. Pet-A-Palooza made it possible for 13 animals to find their forever homes, and now, they are living happily ever after.

Sammy's Hope

Helping Dogs on the Road to Recovery - Lorraine H.

Approximately 20 years ago, the founder of Husky House, Lorraine Healy, realized that there was a growing need to find homes for unwanted Siberian Huskies. While they are beautiful puppies, many people are unaware of how difficult they can be to raise as pets. Lorraine started her rescue to help Huskies in shelters find homes and gained many volunteers along the way who still help her to this day. As we grew, Lorraine began receiving more and more calls for medical cases as well. Having to say “no” to a dog in need has never been something she wanted to do, so she took them all on, but she needed help. Thanks to fundraising efforts and grants, like the generous one we received from All American Subaru, we can continue to help dogs in need. Every October, All American Subaru hosts a pet adoption event that always has a great turn out and we have participated in it for the past 4+ years. The event gives us the chance to give our adoptable dogs the exposure they need to meet people that could give them their forever homes. Thanks to fundraising efforts and grants, like the generous one we received from Subaru, we can continue to help dogs in need. This year, we were able to save Hank, who was hit by a car and left on the side of the road (with two broken legs) to die, Mila, who was surrendered after her family purchased her from a puppy mill and found out she has Hydrocephalus, and Bacardi, who was thrown out in a garbage dumpster when he was 4 weeks old because he is neurological. All three dogs are on the road to recovery, which wouldn’t have happened without the generosity of All American Subaru. The partnership between Husky House and All American Subaru has helped make it possible for so many more dogs to get the care and homes that they deserve.

Husky House

Helping Find FURever Homes - Jason S.

Nobody knows better about what a difficult, emotionally-draining, but extremely rewarding experience animal rescue is than the volunteers at Sammy's Hope Animal Welfare and Adoption Center. At Sammy's Hope, volunteers rescue and find amazing forever homes for countless animals each year. They pull affectionate, loving animals from overcrowded shelters, and through training, medical care, and simply spending time with them, they give the cats and dogs of Sammy's Hope the absolute best chance at finding their FURever homes. But it isn't just the volunteers at Sammy's Hope that make this possible. It is sponsors like All American Subaru that play a huge role in making it possible for the rescue to continue the life-saving efforts that the animals so deserve. Each year in October, All American Subaru hosts a very well-attended pet adoption event at their dealership in which Sammy's Hope has participated for three years. This adoption event gives the rescue group the chance to network with other rescues, with vendors who serve the pet industry, and of course, with animal-loving attendees. All American Subaru also sponsors Sammy's Hope's annual 5K and golf outing. In turn, Sammy's Hope promotes All American Subaru on social media platforms, with signage, and announcements at each event. It is the partnership between All American Subaru and Sammy's Hope that makes it possible for a dog like Bubba, a black pit bull/boxer mix who was shut down and underweight when first rescued, or Lucky, an adorable cat who is now thriving, to find their forever homes and be given the affection they have been longing for. It is the support of All American Subaru that makes it possible for Sammy's Hope to rescue, rehabilitate, and give SO many dogs and cats the homes they deserve!

Sammy's Hope

Adopt, Don't Shop! - Cait W.

As someone who is a big advocate of "adopt, don't shop", I'm always looking for ways to support local shelters and animal rescues. Being a resident of Old Bridge, I knew that All American Subaru was heavily involved with community events and it turns out that October is "Subaru Loves Pets" month. All American Subaru was hosting a "Pet-A-Palooza" Halloween pet costume contest and adoption event so I was very eager to see what this was about and I was not disappointed! They had the entire showroom and outside set up with adoption agencies, shelters, animal-friendly vendors and other partners. It was awesome to see how involved the All American staff was with everyone that was there and helping with whatever they could. They also had donation boxes there for pet supplies and food. I was introduced to someone from one of the shelters and wound up adopting the sweetest little kitten that day and was also given a new pet parent kit as well. After talking to some of the shelters, it was nice to hear how involved All American Subaru is with them with supporting their events throughout the year and hosting this big event to help animals find homes. Support from local and corporate business are huge to local shelters and rescues as they usually rely on donations and volunteers so knowing that both All American Subaru and Subaru of America donate to help animals find their homes is a great thing. Having support like this and hosting these events not only helps the shelter, but by getting animals adopted it opens more room for new animals to come in and the donations help the shelters care for these animals. I'm really happy to say I'm looking forward to "Subaru Loves Pets" month next year and seeing what All American Subaru has in store!

Thanks for giving the kids a great opportunity ! - Rosanne D.

I want Thank Jason Savino and his incredible staff from All American Subaru and Michelle Rygiel from Subaru Distributors corporationfor their Generous support of Camp Quality New Jersey. Because of your support, you have helped children become more independent. Helping fund this absolutely wonderful organization to enrich their lives. Having kids enjoy what camp has to offer, like swimming, arts andcrafts, and bonding with their companions means the world to them. All the countless activities that they participate inhelps them grow as individuals, the team building exercises gives them a senseof community and inclusiveness. Our daughter Kaela looks forward every year to attend Camp. Her companion Hailey has been instrumental in helping her through stressful times in school and preparing for college. She is like a sister to her. Being involved with Camp Quality New Jersey has brought the Best out in our daughter and has brought joy and smiles to each and every Camper. Thank you for your continued support, Wishing You All the Best! Love and Blessings, The Cruz Family Matt, Donna, Kaela and Anton

Camp Quality NJ

Life is finally getting back to normal ! - Tom D.

Dear All American Subaru and the SRB Help Center, Thank you so much for our generosity in replacing the washer & dryer that was destroyed, along with my home and the normalcy I knew, as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The past 6 + years have been a very long, frustrating and difficult road for me since Sandy damaged my home, with many obstacles interfering with my ability to move back home. I am a retired gentleman who was not prepared to live my retirement years being displaced from my home with no idea when I might return. I plan to finally return home this summer and your generous donation will provide some normalcy that has been missing for too long. Sincerely, and God bless each and every one who helped to make this possible, Tom D Seaside Heights NJ

Sharing the Love with Camp Quality NJ - McKenzie H.

When I was first diagnosed with cancer three years ago, there was a lot to think about. There were many conversations that happened and one of them was when my mom told me about Camp Quality. At first, I had no interest in going. But after some time and consideration, I knew that I should give it a try and to this day, I’m so thankful that I did. Camp Quality NJ is a charitable, non –profit organization that provides a weeklong sleep-away camp for children with cancer. They also provide year-round activities for the children and their families at no cost to the families. The camp is entirely funded by donations and is run by volunteers. Kids can attend at any stage of their treatment as they have a medical staff that is there to provide specific care as it’s needed. Campers are partnered with a companion for the week who are not only there as a mentor but as a friend. I was a camper for two years and met the most amazing people. Now, I’m lucky enough to call myself a volunteer and be able to give the same experience to others that I got as a camper! I fell in love with the passion that the volunteers had for the entire program and making it the absolute best it could be. Campers and volunteers became a family as we found a home in Camp Quality. CQNJ is only possible because of all the volunteers and donations from individuals, organizations and companies. I am grateful that All American Subaru recognized the importance and value of Camp Quality to kids like me. They helped raise over $37,000 last year as they chose Camp Quality for their hometown charity for their Subaru Shares The Love Program. The impact that they made is one that will last a lifetime for the campers. The donations will help create new experiences and memories for all the kids, little and big. There are many charities that they could have picked, but they saw what Camp Quality was about and they joined in on the mission because they care about kids like me. It takes special people like the ones at All American to care about kids that you’ve never met, let alone dedicate so much time and effort into changing their lives and giving them this great experience. Camp Quality’s motto is ‘letting kids with cancer be kids again’ and All American Subaru is helping to accomplish this. – McKenzie H.

Camp Quality NJ - Share the Love - Jill S.

As a mother, there’s nothing you want more than the best for your child. Camp Quality NJ was just that for my son Jackson. Camp Quality is a charitable, non –profit organization that provides a weeklong sleep-away camp for children with cancer, as well as year-round activities for the children and their families. There is no charge to the families as CQNJ is completely funded by donations and is run by volunteers. They have a medical team on site so any child that is at any stage of treatment can attend the camp and have proper care at all times. Jackson attended Camp Quality for the first time in 2017 and while it was the first time he was ever away from me, he adapted just fine and came home telling me what an amazing experience he had. I cannot explain how thankful I am that he had this wonderful opportunity to grow and be with other kids like him in such a fun and loving environment. I am also so grateful to the donors and volunteers that made this experience possible, especially All American Subaru. All American Subaru helped make this whole thing possible as they helped raise over $37,000. They chose CQNJ as their hometown charity during their Subaru Shares The Love Program and by doing so, they have impacted the lives of so many children in the best way possible. They are helping provide these children with memories and relationships that will stay with them through all the good and bad days. Jackson can’t wait to attend camp again this summer and I can’t express how happy I am to see him this happy. Thank you to Camp Quality NJ and to All American Subaru for making this possible! – Jill S.

Care Package for our Troops - Bill S.

All American Subaru and their 2017 Subaru Share the Love Hometown Charity teamed up to send a care package to the troops stationed at Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan. The Hometown Charity, Camp Quality NJ, sends a care package to the troops every quarter. They were visiting All American Subaru and noticed some extra MOTOR TREND magazines and asked if they could send them because the troops love reading car magazines. All American Subaru not only said yes, but wanted to know what else they could send. All American Subaru sent numerous automotive magazines, frisbees, footballs and t-shirts. The troops were so grateful they put the t-shirts on and posed for some pictures. All American Subaru adamantly supports the troops and were more than happy to provide what they were allowed to send. All American Subaru is truly an organizational that cares about the local community, amazing charities in NJ and even supporting the troops abroad when they get the chance. We LOVE All American Subaru.