The 2023 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award
We've been nationally recognized for our dedication to our community and the Subaru Love Promise.
We're honored to receive the 2023 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award. This award nationally recognizes Subaru retailers who are making the world a better place while demonstrating an outstanding commitment to supporting passions and causes in local communities. These efforts are focused in important areas such as the environment, community, health, education, and pets.
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.
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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
Subies Of the Corn: Ambassador Club of the MorningStar Mission - LORI T
Starting in 2021, J Mykel reached out to us at one of our most needed times, our Thanksgiving Banquet. They not only did the utmost amazing Subaru Parade display to bring in the visualization of outreach but stood outside in inclement weather to hand out the most incredible backpacks full of the most needed items to our guests. "Share a Love Promise" that Subaru stands for is definitely an undeniable factor in today's world, let alone our very own community. We are so blessed to have these incredible men and women in our lives to take notice of our Mission on a mission and be a key factor in the "Drive to Success" in all that Hawk Subaru also has provided them! We are truly humbled for all that the Subies of the Corn and Hawk Subaru itself has donated to our guests, our goals, programs, OUR COMMUNITY! Together, we can! Thank you!
Hawk Subaru and Local Subaru Ambassadors Deliver Comfort and Warmth - J Mykel H
Through Subaru’s Love Promise®, Hawk Subaru and Subaru Ambassadors took action by partnering with MorningStar Mission Ministries to deliver items to those in need on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Members of Subies of the Corn delivered the following items to MorningStar Mission to be distributed to those in need: • 500 pairs of socks • 181 toiletry kits • 70 long-sleeve shirts • 50 towels • 48 washcloths • 10 folding hampers Subaru Ambassadors J. Mykel Hill, Christine Hill, Robert Barton, Eddie Groberski, Matt Yazumbek, Jonathan Garland, and Viridiana Esparza, along with members of Subies of the Corn, coordinated with Hawk Subaru to deliver the much-needed items to MorningStar Mission. Subies of the Corn Co-Founder and Subaru Ambassador Christine Hill stated “It’s amazing how the generosity of Hawk Subaru, Subaru of America, Subaru Ambassadors, and Subies of the Corn members can make such an impact in the lives of those in need in our area. Most of us take a warm pair of socks, basic toiletry items, and a warm shower for granted. The donated items will help bring comfort and warmth to so many in need and we are honored to play a small part in their lives. Subaru Loves to Help and events like this demonstrate how Subaru is more than just a car brand.” As part of the Subaru Loves to Help Initiative, Subaru and their retailers provided 500,000 pairs of new socks, 50,000 of which are youth socks, along with 100,000 warm blankets, and Subaru Ambassadors provided 25,000 Care Kits for adults and children experiencing homelessness. Subaru and their retailers are helping to support those in need by providing some of the most requested items by shelters to provide comfort and warmth to those experiencing homelessness. About Subies of the Corn Subies of the Corn (SOTC) is a Subaru-based car club located in the southern Chicago suburbs, which focuses on charitable events that align with the Subaru Love Promise. Events include the annual Fill-a-Forester event benefiting Toys for Tots, Scavenger Hunt, Trunk-or-Treat, and monthly meets. Started in 2017, Subies of the Corn has donated more than $10,000 to local and national charities and over 3,200 toys for Toys for Tots. Additional information may be found on their website at https://subiesofthecorn.org
2022 Fill-a-Forester Event at Hawk Subaru Collects over 1700 toys for Toys for Tots Organization - J. Mykel H
Subaru Ambassadors, along with members of Subies of the Corn (SOTC), hosted the 4th Annual “Fill-a-Forester” event at Hawk Subaru Plainfield on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Over 1,700 toys were collected during the event and filled two (2) Subaru Forester vehicles. The event was held in conjunction with the Subaru Loves to Help initiative, benefiting Toys for Tots. Toys were collected at Hawk Subaru and delivered directly to the Marine Corps by members of Subies of the Corn. The toys will be distributed to families in Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties in Illinois. As part of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative, Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue and The Dainty Meow were on site with dogs and cats, all looking for a fur-ever home. Two dogs and two cats were adopted during the Fill-a-Forester event and applications for five additional cat adoptions were taken. “We are completely overwhelmed by the generosity of the Subaru Community! This is our most successful Fill-a-Forester event, and we are so grateful for the support of Hawk Subaru. Hawk is so much more than just a car dealership! They are ingrained in the community and live the Subaru Love promise. This event is an example of their commitment to show love and respect to their customers and make a positive impact in their community,” stated Subies of the Corn Co-Founder and Subaru Ambassador J. Mykel Hill. On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Subies of the Corn organized a cruise from Hawk Subaru to deliver the collected toys directly to Toys for Tots at the US Marine Corps Reserve Center in Joliet, IL. It took four Subaru Foresters to safely transport the toys collected. The cruise took SOTC members on a scenic cruise through the area and even included a stop to see Santa. Once cleared into the base, SOTC members assisted the Marine Corps with off-loading and sorting the toys for distribution. “Fill-a-Forester is our way to give back to the community. Letting our members see the behind-the-scenes of how the toys are collected and distributed is super important to us. The Marines were very grateful for our donation, and it was great to lend a helping hand,” stated Subies of the Corn Admin and Subaru Ambassador, Robert Barton. About Subies of the Corn Subies of the Corn (SOTC) is a Subaru-based car club located in the southern Chicago suburbs, which focuses on charitable events that align with the Subaru Love Promise. Events include the annual Fill-a-Forester event benefiting Toys for Tots, Scavenger Hunt, Trunk-or-Treat, and monthly meets. Started in 2017, Subies of the Corn has donated more than $10,000 to local and national charities and over 3,200 toys for Toys for Tots. Additional information may be found on their website at https://subiesofthecorn.org
An Adoption Story - Elyse L
Through our partnership with Hawk Subaru, we hosted an adoption event during the month of October. We brought three dogs to the trunk or treat at Hawk Subaru, and by the end of the event, Wags 2 Wishes and Hawk Subaru helped Winifred find her perfect, loving home. Thanks to Jennifer and everyone from Hawk Subaru, we were able to adopt out even more dogs to some of the other attendants at the event. Winifred is an adorable little beagle mix puppy that came to Wags 2 Wishes after being at a high volume animal control in Kentucky. Her new family fell in love when they met at Hawk Subaru and were able to adopt and take her home that same day. She loved all of her goodies that Hawk Subaru sent home with her- especially her “Chew-baru” toy. We at Wags 2 Wishes so grateful for all of the hardworking people at Hawk Subaru and the Subies of the Corn community that helped make the event a success.
Subaru Adoption Event - Dainty Meow - Daniel R
We had never been to/administered an adoption event at Subaru before and who knew it would be the first of many to come. The staff was so incredibly welcoming and accommodating. They treated us with true collaborative respect and we couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity. We were offered ample space to fully facilitate all the adoption event offered. To be welcomed back numerous times has been so heartwarming and truly showcases the commitment Hawk Subaru has to supporting the four legged friends that need our help the most. The rescue/foster/adoption space has always faced uphill challenges when attempting to secure sufficient opportunities to find forever homes for at-risk domestic animals. Subaru provided such a warm, inviting space for us and we couldn’t be more excited how our inaugural adoption event went so smoothly. We look forward to collaborating again and showing the community the good we all can do with just a bit of effort and open hearts - all with Hawk Subaru’s support! :)
Hawk Subaru Hosts Trunk or Treat and Adoption Event - Christine H
Subaru Ambassadors, along with members of Subies of the Corn, hosted the 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event at Hawk Subaru Plainfield on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The event was held in conjunction with the Subaru Ambassador’s National Make a Dogs Day, part of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative. Subies of the Corn members filled the lot with decorated Subaru vehicles and handed out candy and treats to the ghouls and goblins trick or treating. Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue and The Dainty Meow brought dogs and cats, all looking for a fur-ever home. The highlight of the event was seeing Winifred find her fur-ever home. Winifred is an 11-week-old hound mix puppy and will receive lots of love at her new home. Additionally, Subies of the Corn presented Wags to Wishes with a donation of $330, which was raised during the event in honor of Subaru Loves Pets. “I can’t thank Hawk Subaru enough for their support of this event”, stated Subies of the Corn co-founder Christine Hill. “Hawk Subaru is more than just a car dealership! They are so supportive of the community. Events like the Trunk or Treat demonstrate how Hawk Subaru truly brings the Subaru Loves Promise to life.” About Subies of the Corn Subies of the Corn (SOTC) is a Subaru-based car club located in the southern Chicago suburbs, which focuses on charitable events that align with the Subaru Love Promise. Events include the annual Fill-a-Forester event benefiting Toys for Tots, Scavenger Hunt, Trunk-or-Treat, and monthly meets. Started in 2017, Subies of the Corn has donated more than $10,000 to local and national charities and over 1,500 toys for Toys for Tots. Additional information may be found on their website at https://subiesofthecorn.org
New Orleans North Joliet 222 - Sarah P
Hawk Subaru Joliet was a pivotal part in the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry's 2022 New Orleans North outdoor festival. Thanks to their support, we were able to provide a memorable experience for 3000+ guests. Those in attendance were able to experience a taste of traditional New Orleans and experience Downtown Joliet in a unique fashion. We couldn't have done it without the help and support of organizations like Hawk Subaru Joliet!!
Halk Subaru helps a couple dozen pet rescues - Vicki S
Hawk Subaru was the Presenting Sponsor for Paws on 66 Pet Rescue Day. We have 25 local pet rescues that help cats, dogs, rabbits, and even horses take part in this event. Thanks to support of Hawk, multiple pets were able to find their forever home and rescues were able to raise money for the ever increasing medical bills.
Homer Community Festival - Sue S
Hawk Subaru was our Emerald Sponsor for our Homer Community Festival, HomerFest. Through Hawk Subaru’s support, more than 20,000 festival attendees were able to enjoy free music entertainment and a fireworks display choreographed to music. HomerFest is the premier annual festival for the Homer Glen community. Community members, friends, and families come together at Heritage Park in Homer Glen to enjoy the activities at HomerFest and go home with many fond memories. This event would not be possible without support from businesses such as Hawk Subaru. Thank you for your support!
Hawk Subaru helps Subies of the Corn raise $3,000 to help provide meals and care for area homeless. - J Mykel H
Hawk Subaru was the Title Sponsor for the 2022 Subies of the Corn Scavenger Hunt, which was held on May 21, 2022. The event raised $3,000 for MorningStar Mission, which provides food for the hungry, clothes for the needy, and shelter for the homeless. They provide services for those in the Joliet and Will County area in Illinois. Hawk Subaru served as the host location for the start of the event, and participants “hunted” the dealership for the hidden riddle, which provided the next location in the Scavenger Hunt. Once determined, participants were led on a cruise to the next stop to begin the process of hunting for the next riddle. “Hawk Subaru has been instrumental in assisting Subies of the Corn with the Scavenger Hunt over the years, and this year was no exception”, stated J. Mykel Hill, Subaru Ambassador and Co-Founder of Subies of the Corn. “Through our partnership together, we raised $3,000 which will help provide meals and care for 1,200 people in our area. Our event wouldn’t have been so successful without their support, and we are truly grateful for how much Hawk Subaru Loves to Help!” A check for $3,000 was presented to MorningStar Mission on June 25, 2022, coinciding with the Subaru Ambassador Day of Caring. Kevin Watson, Assistant Director at MorningStar Mission, stated “Thank you, Subies of the Corn, for your generous donation to help those in need at MorningStar Mission here in Joliet, Illinois. It's really cool to see people who have a passion for their Subarus use that passion to benefit those in need. Being a "Car Guy" myself, I am inspired and challenged to use my love of cars to benefit the less fortunate and accomplish a greater good.” In addition to their Title Sponsorship of the event, Hawk Subaru also provided Subaru-themed raffle and silent auction items to help raise additional dollars for the charity. Their donation of a Giant Four in a Row game drew a ton of attention from the participants and generated some pretty stiff competition competing for the item in the silent auction. Thank you Hawk Subaru, for your support of the 2022 Subies of the Corn Scavenger Hunt and we look forward to Sharing the Love of Helping Others in future events!
