The 2025 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 2025 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award recognizes elite Subaru retailer who provide an exceptional customer experience at every interaction with Subaru. These retailers have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to supporting passions and causes in their local communities in important areas such as environment, community, health, education, and pets.
Here at Subaru, we love our community as much as we love our vehicles and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers and neighbors.
What is the Subaru Love Promise?
Subaru and our retailers believe in making the world a better place and the Subaru Love Promise is our vision of respecting all people. This is our commitment to show love and respect to our customers and to work to make a positive impact in the world.
How is Hawk Subaru dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
At Hawk Subaru, we believe in something more. We believe in being a positive force in something bigger. We believe in helping our community. Not just by our donations, but by our actions. We believe in setting an example for others to follow. We believe the relationships we build should last a lifetime. We strive to ensure that love is felt not just by our customers, but by all. We do this because we feel it is the right thing to do.
The Dainty Meow, SayV Animal Organization
The Arbor Day Foundation
Joliet West High School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Big Brother Big Sisters of Will & Grundy Counties, Will County Center for Community Concerns
Fox River Cancer Center
Love Promise Stories from Hawk Subaru
Subaru and Hawk 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
Subaru Loves Pets – Pet Adoptions - Jen W
One of the things I admire most about Hawk Subaru is their commitment to helping pets in need. I’ve attended several of their pet adoption events over this past year, and each one has been an incredible experience. The showroom fills with wagging tails, curious cats, and smiling families, and you can just feel the joy in the air. What stands out to me is that these events aren’t just about one or two animals — they happen throughout the year, and together they result in dozens of pets finding safe, loving homes. Every time I see a family leaving with their new dog or cat, I’m reminded how much of a difference these events make, not only for the animals but also for the people whose lives are changed by adoption. It’s rare to see a car dealership so invested in giving back to the community in such a meaningful way. Hawk Subaru makes it clear that the Subaru Loves Pets promise is more than just words. They are truly helping reduce the number of homeless pets while creating countless happy endings for families like mine. That’s why I’ll always support their events — they bring hope, joy, and love to our entire community.
🧣 Subaru Loves to Care – Blanket Distribution - Jennifer N
Being part of the Subaru Loves to Care Blanket Distribution this year was an experience I’ll never forget. I had the honor of delivering blankets to the Fox Valley Cancer Center in Ottawa, Illinois, alongside two incredible Subaru Ambassadors, J. Mykell Hill and Christine Hill from Subies of the Corn. They are truly the heart of our Love Promise efforts here at Hawk Subaru, and we couldn’t accomplish what we do without their passion and dedication. What made the day even more special was having my husband and children by my side. Together, we carried blankets into the center, and I could see the gratitude and hope on the faces of patients and their families. Something as simple as a blanket can provide comfort during one of the most difficult times in someone’s life, and it meant the world to me that my family got to share in that moment of giving. That day reminded me why the Love Promise matters so much — it’s about people coming together, showing kindness, and making sure no one in our community feels alone in their fight. It’s a privilege to be part of this mission, and I’m so grateful to Subaru and to the Ambassadors who stand with us to make a real difference.
Subaru Loves to Care – Blood Drive - Chad S
Working at Hawk Subaru, I’ve always been proud of how much we give back to our community, but our recent blood drive really hit home for me. I decided to donate that day, and it was such a powerful experience. Sitting in the chair, I thought about the patients who might one day receive my donation — someone in surgery, someone fighting cancer, or even a neighbor in an emergency. What touched me most was seeing so many people come together under our roof for one common cause. Customers, community members, and staff all rolled up their sleeves, literally, to help save lives. It reminded me that Subaru’s Love Promise isn’t just words — it’s action. That day, I wasn’t just an employee, I was part of something bigger, and I left knowing that what we do here truly makes a difference in the health and strength of our community.
🌱 Subaru Loves the Earth – Tree Distribution - Patrick M
When I heard Hawk Subaru was giving away free trees, I thought it would just be a nice way to add some greenery to my yard. But when I got there, I realized it was so much more than that. Families were lined up, kids excited to carry their little trees, and everyone was talking about where they planned to plant them. It reminded me that small acts like planting a tree add up to something much bigger — cleaner air, more shade, and a greener community for all of us. I’m proud to know that Subaru is investing in the health of our neighborhoods and setting an example of how businesses can help protect our planet.
Hawk Subaru Supports Will County Center for Community Concerns - 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 Joliet, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Hawk 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 Hawk Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/16/2025, Hawk Subaru donated 150 coats & 150 shoes/socks to Will County Center for Community Concerns. 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.
The Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet Celebrates 99 years! - Shane R
On May 24, 1926 the Rialto Square Theatre in the heart of downtown Joliet, Illinois first opened its doors as a Vaudeville Movie Palace. This historic performance venue has hosted some of the worlds greatest performers and events of their kind. Annually, the Rialto Square Theatre Foundation accepts donations to its '1926 Campaign' to honor the year it was opened. Next year, 2026, the Rialto celebrates its 100th anniversary. Hawk Subaru graciously donated $1926 to this fund in an honor of the theatres history. These donations help to ensure the Rialto will be around for another 100 years!
Operation Warm - Share the Love Event - Tamra B
Thank you, Hawk Subaru, Operation Warm, and Subies of the Corn for partnering with Will County Center for Community Concerns to provide coats, hat, gloves, shoes, and sock to 150 children. Your volunteers were great, and we all loved seeing the children's smiling faces as they picked out their favorite-colored items.
Hawk Subaru Donates to Local School in Support of Subaru Loves Learning® - J. Mykel H
On September 5th, Hawk Subaru presented 10 teachers at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School with school supplies and $500 to purchase additional supplies for their classroom. Subaru Ambassador and Subies of the Corn President J. Mykel Hill accompanied Hawk Subaru Staff as they visited the classrooms of each winning teacher and presented the awards. The look on the kids’ faces was priceless when they found out their teacher had been recognized and received a gift from Hawk Subaru,” stated Mr. Hill. Thank you to Hawk Subaru for their support of Subaru Loves Learning®!!!
Subaru provides warmth, love,and support to those facing cancer - Christine H
In support of Subaru Loves to Care®, Hawk Subaru, Subies of the Corn, and local Subaru Ambassadors delivered blankets, care kits, and messages of hope to patients at the Fox River Cancer Center. These blankets and care kits will help provide warmth and support for those battling cancer. This heartwarming gesture will help brighten the lives of so many people in their battle and Hawk Subaru and their Subaru Ambassadors were proud to provide some comfort.
Subaru Loves to Help® Food Drive - Matthew Y
As part of Subaru Loves to Help®, Hawk Subaru and Subies of the Corn (SOTC) hosted the 2nd Annual Food Drive and Delivery Cruise, collecting/donating 1,712 pounds of food to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. The donation will provide 1,434 meals for those in our area experiencing food insecurity. SOTC members loaded the collected food into their Subarus and headed out for a winding 70-mile cruise to deliver the food to the food bank. The Northern Illinois Food Bank, which serves 13 counties in Northern Illinois, received the canned goods donation at a crucial moment, as their inventory was low during a period of high demand.
