Subaru of Gainesville are honored to be recognized for our commitment to the community in 2025.
We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to living the Subaru Love Promise.
We have been recognized for staying committed to our community using the principles of HEART: Honesty, Empathy, Appreciation, and Respect to earn your Trust.
Here at Subaru of Gainesville, we love making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers, employees, and neighbors. We thank you for your support.
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 Subaru of Gainesville, we believe in being a positive force in our community, not just with donations, but with actions that set an example for others to follow. We aim to make the world a better place through several key initiatives that help support and protect people, pets, and our planet:
How is Subaru of Gainesville dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
Subaru of Gainesville strives to make a difference within our community.
Humane Society of North Central Florida
Arbor Day Foundation
Stephen A Forester Elementary
Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network, DOGS, INC, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Love Promise Stories from Subaru of Gainesville
Subaru and Subaru of Gainesville 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
Share the Love: Peaceful Paths - Jessica R
"On behalf of Peaceful Paths and the victims, survivors, and the children we serve, I'd like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your donation of $16,000 on 4/27/26. Your generosity makes it possible for us to focus on saving lives and empowering those who walk through our front doors each day. In 2025, Peaceful Paths served 1,297 new clients and provided over 63,447 client services. Among those services, our advocates conducted 4,952 safety plans, with an additional 1,280 financial safety plans. Our attorneys assisted 686 legal clients, and our counselors provided 5,495 hours of trauma counseling. Peaceful Paths provided 70,499 nights of safe housing. Over 3,786 youth were served in our violence prevention programs. Your support allows us to provide these free and confidential services to our local community and focus on our mission to save lives and create change each and every day. We hear stories of heartache and triumph, and we see firsthand the profound impact that our services are making in people's lives..." Stephanie Freas, Director of Development. Peaceful Path Demstic Abuse Network
Share the love: Dogs Inc - Jessica R
"A car dealership might seem like a place for keys and paperwork. But during Share the Love, people chose something more. They chose connections. compassion. The chance to help people they'll never meet move through life with more confidence. With your $12,000 gift, that support will reach classrooms, airports, grocery stores, and the quiet moments at home when someone realizes they don't have to navigate the world alone anymore. That impact doesn't end with a campaign. It keeps showing up in every person and dog brought together through your generosity. Thank you for the proceeds of Share the Love at Subaru of Gainesville, and for supporting Jim Ebling's fundraising for Friends of Dogs inc. I'm so grateful for your partnership and the lives you continue to change" Colleen Flaherty, acting CEO of Dogs INC.
Driving Change: How Subaru Fueled a Day of Community and Confidence - Brett B
A Legacy of Belonging and Hope At the Gainesville Opportunity Center (GOC), our core mission is simple yet vital: to stand with adults living with severe and persistent mental illness as they reclaim their lives. For many, a mental health diagnosis is not just a health condition; it is the beginning of a cycle of social isolation, profound loneliness, and the loss of a sense of purpose. When Subaru generously supported our Bike Day, it was an investment not just in a single event, but in the entire ecosystem of recovery we foster at the GOC. We are a "Clubhouse"—a vibrant community where members are needed, appreciated, and empowered to take the reins of their own journey toward independence, employment, and stable housing. First Steps: Breaking Isolation and Re-Socializing Mental illness often shrinks a person's world. The path back to wellness frequently begins with small, consistent, shared efforts. Our first photo, showing our members working side-by-side in the GOC kitchen, is a microcosm of our philosophy. This isn't just about washing dishes; it's about breaking isolation. In this supportive, normalized setting, our members are practicing the fundamental "human skills" that mental illness can often strip away. They are re-socializing in real-time—practicing communication, patience, and mutual support while preparing a meal together. These are the same basic life skills they will need in a traditional workplace and in their own homes. By working alongside their peers and staff, members move from being solitary individuals to being vital, functional parts of a team. They start to trust again, both in others and in their own capabilities. This kitchen isn't just a workspace; it is a foundational space for personal transformation. The Public Face of Progress: Leading Bike Day As confidence grows, members take on more significant leadership roles within the Clubhouse. This transformation was on full display at Bike Day, supported by the Subaru Love Promise. Many of the same members you see in the kitchen and in our leadership photo were the operational heart of that event. They moved from the safety of the Clubhouse walls into the community, staffing registration tables, coordinating logistics, and serving as ambassadors for the GOC. This is where the theoretical skill-building of the Clubhouse meets real-world application. Members are not just passive recipients of assistance at these events; they are the organizers and leaders. The confidence required to interact positively with hundreds of members of the public is built through days spent in the kitchen and in meetings. Bike Day provided a crucial platform for our members to prove to themselves—and to the Gainesville community—that they are capable, reliable, and prepared to be active, contributing citizens. Subaru's support directly funded this critical bridge between recovery and public-facing achievement. Advocacy at the Highest Level: Partners in Progress Perhaps the most powerful illustration of the GOC path is captured in our final photo. Here, GOC Members are not just receiving services; they are at the table, meeting directly with city leaders and stakeholders to advocate for jobs and opportunity on behalf of people with mental illness. This image, taken in a city conference room, proves that the GOC doesn't just work for members; we work with them. This specific meeting was focused on creating workforce paths in Gainesville, and GOC Members were present to provide the most important perspective: lived experience. They were there to help break down systemic barriers and shift the narrative, proving that mental illness does not mean a person cannot contribute to the community. Advocacy is built into our fabric, and when members see their peers representing them in council chambers, it inspires a new level of belief in what is possible. It moves the conversation from pity to respect. The Impact of the Subaru Love Promise Subaru's Love Promise talks about being a positive force in the community, and we saw that promise fulfilled through your support. This donation helped us not only fund a joy-filled day of movement at Bike Day but also provided the resources necessary to maintain the Clubhouse environment that leads to moments like the ones in these photos. A mental health diagnosis is not the end of a life's potential; at the GOC, it is a new beginning. Because of your generosity, our members are moving from being alone to being connected, and from being spoken for to being the strong, confident advocates for their own futures. We want to express our most sincere gratitude to Subaru. You didn't just support an event; you supported a pathway of recovery that starts in our kitchen, leads to community events, and culminates at the city leadership table. Thank you for believing that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive!
Just in Time for the Cold Snap! - Stephanie F
Peaceful Paths has been blessed with its partnership with Subaru of Gainesville for several years. In January of this year, their team dropped off jackets, shoes, and socks to cloth over 150 of our children and teens. This donation arrived just before the two-week long record cold snap we experienced this year. The coats and shoes came at the perfect time to keep these kids warm. Thank you Subaru for your commitment to our community.
Fill the Forester Food Drive Helps Feed Nearly 950 Individuals in Our Community - Jessica R
Subaru of Gainesville is proud to partner with Bread of the Mighty Food Bank for our Fill the Forester food drive. Thanks to the generosity of our staff, customers, and community, we collected enough food to help provide meals for approximately 950 individuals and families in need. This effort is part of our commitment to supporting our community and helping ensure that no one has to face food insecurity alone. Bread of the Mighty Food Bank plays an essential role in feeding neighbors across North Central Florida, and we are honored to support their mission. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this initiative a success. Together, we made a meaningful impact and brought hope to our community.
Subaru of Gainesville Sponsored Fall Horticultural Expo Photo Booth Display - Paula W
Thank you, Subaru of Gainesville for sponsoring a display at the 2025 Fall Horticultural Expo on October 18. Our theme was Where the Wild Things Grow. Your Subaru showed our 1900 attendees how to go Where the Wild Things Grow! The Subaru Outback Wilderness model, complete with a Thule rooftop tent and a campsite setup, was part of our Adventure Photo Booth. Thanks for being part of our fun, free community event!
Subaru of Gainesville Supports local elementry school, Stephen Foster - Jessica R
"Dear Subaru of Gainesville,Thank you!! Your Love Promise donation of school supplies has made an incredible impact on our teachers and students as we began the school year. Thanks to this generous support, teachers have not had to reach into their own pockets to provide students with innovative activities and engaging learning experiences. The donation has been especially meaningful for our career changers and first-year teachers, who often face the challenge of setting up classrooms from scratch. Having access to essential supplies has allowed them to focus on building strong relationships with students, creating dynamic lessons, and establishing the foundation for what we hope will be long and rewarding careers in education. This gift has helped all of our teachers start the year with confidence, excitement, and the tools they need to inspire learning. We are deeply grateful for Subaru of Gainesville's commitment to supporting education and investing in the success of our classrooms."
Subaru of Gainesville Proudly Sponsors “Tailgate for Kids” - Jessica R
Subaru of Gainesville was proud to sponsor this year’s Tailgate for Kids, benefiting PEAK Literacy. This high-energy event brought the community together to enjoy Gator football, great food, games, and a silent auction, all in support of empowering young readers across Alachua County. Our donation helps PEAK Literacy provide critical programs that ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed through reading. We are honored to be part of this mission and to continue supporting organizations that make a lasting difference in the lives of local children.
A Gift of Life: Subaru of Gainesville Technician James “Fish” Trout Steps Up for His Father - Jessica R
When 36-year-old James “Fish” Trout, a technician at Subaru of Gainesville, learned that his father, 70-year-old Dennis Simons, needed a kidney transplant, his first thought was simple: “What can I do to help, and when can we start the process?” For Fish, the decision to get tested wasn’t difficult. “To take care of family,” he said matter-of-factly. At first, only a small circle of relatives knew about his decision. “Right now, there are only four people in the family that know because we don’t want to get their hopes up if it’s not successful,” he explained. Waiting for the results has been its own kind of challenge. “I was more anxious about what the doctor might find in me,” Fish admitted with a laugh. “I hadn’t been to the doctor in 20 years.” The testing process has been filled with ups and downs. “It’s a lot of hurry up and wait until the process starts, and now it’s almost overwhelming how fast things are moving,” he said. Even so, when asked if he’s had any doubts, his answer was firm: “No.” Fish says this experience has only reinforced what he already believes. “Family comes first, it’s what I’ve always believed,” he said. As he and his family wait for final results, Fish shares advice for others facing similar decisions: “Listen to yourself and do what you think is the right thing. If you’re scared, find someone you can talk to.” James “Fish” Trout’s journey is still unfolding, but one thing is certain. His willingness to step forward for his dad is a powerful reminder of love, sacrifice, and the extraordinary strength of family. His Subaru of Gainesville family is proud to stand behind him as he navigates this incredible act of courage.
Subaru of Gainesville Teams Up to Support Local Community - Karen D
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 Gainesville, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Subaru of Gainesville 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 Subaru of Gainesville have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/15/2025, Subaru of Gainesville donated 300 shoes/socks to Peaceful Paths. 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.
