Premier Auto Group Cares - Our Community Involvement

Since our founding in 2000, the Premier Auto Group has had a commitment to the communities in which we serve.  Whether it is on local community based boards, or, through education, we are proud of our involvement in the community.  We provide financial support to organizations throughout the greater New Haven and Waterbury areas, as well as beyond.  Premier is also proud to have funded scholarships at both the University of New Haven and the University of Rhode Island for students from Connecticut that want to attend and have an economic need.


September 12, 2023-Premier Kia of Branford Donates $2,500 to Special Olympics Connecticut in Support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run
                          






September 22, 2023
Premier Kia
P.O. Box 3366
Brandford, CT, 06405-1966

Dear friend,

Thank you for your recent gift to Special Olympics Connecticut in support of year-round, inclusive sports programs and health/wellness/fitness offerings for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We received your donation in the amount of $2,500.00 on September 12, 2023 for the Law Enforcement Torch Run and appreciate your generosity.

As we look towards the post-pandemic future, we are eager to continue to reactivate our local programs while returning to in-person experiences. Despite the challenges of the past few years, we have adapted to the changing landscape and continue to provide meaningful engagement opportunities for our community of athletes. Our goal in 2023 is to improve mental health of our athletes through Special Olympics'' sports and health programming and bring SOCT closer to the athlete numbers we served prior to 2020.
Thank you for being a member of the Special Olympics Connecticut family and for contribution to our athletes success.
Sincerely,
 
Michael B. Mason President and CEO

This letter is your receipt. No goods and/or services were provided by the organization in exchange for this donation.
Federal Tax ID# 23-7099756

Special Olympics Connecticut, Inc.
2666 State Street, Hamden, CT 06517-2232 USA Tel 203-230-1201 Fax 203-230-1202 
Website www.soct.org Email specialolympicsct@soct.org
Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation for the benefit of persons with intellectual disabilities 

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.

                                                                                                    

Connecticut's Premier Subaru in Middlebury Spends Veteran's Day Sharing the Love with a Local U.S. Military Veteran.

Premier donates a Subaru Forester to a Local Veteran on Veterans Day 

Premier Subaru in Middlebury Connecticut spent this past Veteran's Day showing a local military veteran how truly appreciated they are for their commitment and sacrifice to the U.S. In partnership with the Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF), the dealership presented a brand new 2023 Subaru Forester to United States Marine Corps Corporal Roger Rua and his family.

Roger was selected to receive a Subaru after applying to MWSF's Transportation4Heroes program, which includes a rigorous vetting process to ensure selected veterans and/or their families are the most deserving recipients. MWSF then worked directly with Premier Auto Group to present the payment-free vehicle in the celebration on Veteran's Day.

Roger Rua was born and raised in Connecticut and joined the military in January 2010 after feeling the call of duty to serve and protect his country. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and later deployed to Afghanistan in 2011, where he was wounded during combat and received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained. Roger was honored with several additional awards for his service, including the Combat Action Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and more. After four years of faithful service, he retired from the military and now resides in Naugatuck, CT with his family.

Premier Auto Group President Bob Alvine was focused on dedicating his auto group's latest giveaway to veterans in acknowledgement of our nation's most cherished individuals. Bob and his team have taken great pride in being able to help Roger as he transitions to civilian life.

The MWSF is a 15-year-old 501(c)(3) non-profit charity founded by Retired LTG Leroy Sisco, with a mission of providing crucial transitional support for our nation's combat-wounded heroes, Gold Star spouses, and their families. Its programs focus on transportation assistance, housing and homeownership, recreational activities, and leadership development. The Foundation is on its way to awarding more than 145 payment-free vehicles and 1,000 mortgage-free homes across all 50 states. Premier Auto Group Subaru joined forces with MWSF for the giveaway, with the Foundation selecting the deserving recipients through their application program and Premier Auto Group donating the brand-new vehicles. 

The Veteran's Day giveaway supports Subaru's nationwide corporate commitment to giving back. Connecticut's Premier Auto Group is proud to have dedicated its 2022 Veteran's Day to such a worthy cause and honoring this local hero with the gift of safe, reliable transportation.

May 26, 2021-Premier Subaru Middlebruy Donates $20,775 to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation



Premier Subaru in Branford Shares the Love with a U.S. Military Family on Veteran's Day

 Premier Subaru in Branford spent this past Veteran's Day showing a local military family how truly appreciated their fallen hero is for his commitment and sacrifice to the U.S. In partnership with the Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF), the dealership presented a brand new 2023 Subaru Forester to the family of the late U.S. Army Master Sargent Michael David Clark. 

Rachel was selected to receive a Subaru after applying to MWSF's Transportation4Heroes program, which includes a rigorous vetting process to ensure selected veterans and/or their families are the most deserving recipients. MWSF then worked directly with Premier Auto Group to present the payment-free vehicle in a celebration on Veteran's Day at Premier Subaru in Branford.

U.S. Army Master Sergeant Michael David Clark was born in Springfield, Mass. and grew up in Glastonbury, Conn. He joined the military in 2000 and served with honor, receiving several awards throughout his distinguished 22 years of service-including the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Action Badge and Combat Medical Badge. During training at Fort Gordon, Ga., prior to his next deployment, Michael tragically succumbed to injuries sustained in a lightning strike. He is survived by his wife, Rachel, and their two children.

Premier Auto Group President Bob Alvine was focused on dedicating his auto group's latest giveaway to veterans in acknowledgement of our nation's most cherished individuals. Bob and his team have taken great pride in being able to help Michael's family as they navigate challenging times.

The MWSF is a 15-year-old 501(c)(3) non-profit charity founded by Retired LTG Leroy Sisco, with a mission of providing crucial transitional support for our nation's combat-wounded heroes, Gold Star spouses, and their families. Its programs focus on transportation assistance, housing and homeownership, recreational activities, and leadership development. The Foundation is on its way to awarding more than 145 payment-free vehicles and 1,000 mortgage-free homes across all 50 states. Premier Auto Group Subaru joined forces with MWSF for the giveaway, with the Foundation selecting the deserving recipients through their application program and Premier Auto Group donating the brand-new vehicles. 

The Veteran's Day giveaway supports Subaru's nationwide corporate commitment to giving back. Connecticut's Premier Auto Group is proud to have dedicated its 2022 Veteran's Day to such a worthy cause and honoring two deserving recipients with the gift of safe, reliable transportation. 






 February 10, 2021 - Rick Marino (Representing the Premier Subaru Team) and Nate Glazewski (Representing the Premier Kia Team) donated a van full of food to the West Haven Emergency Assistance Taskforce (WHEAT) in West Haven.  This collection was the culmination of more than a month of efforts by both the Premier Subaru and Premier Kia teams to assist needed organizations in our community.  During January, 2021, both showrooms had vehicles available to store donations - from employees and clients alike - for donation.   The efforts of the Premier team led to a van full of non-perishable food being collected.

WHEAT is a non-profit charity, located in West Haven, CT., that exists on donations of food and funds and has been in existence for more than 45 years.  It is a volunteer organization that assists more than 5,000 households and families, including those that are unemployed, underemployed, disabled, seniors on a fixed income, veterans with limited benefits and children.

Food is delivered to W.H.E.A.T.

We appreciate the kindness of our team and clients to help WHEAT out.  We also thank our Premier teammate, Barbara Brown, who introduced us to this amazing organization.

Premier Subaru, Premier Kia and the entire Premier Automotive Group, remain committed to the communities in which we serve.

January 2, 2021 - Premier Kia and Subaru Collect For W.H.E.A.T

Premier Subaru and Premier Kia of Branford, CT have named W.H.E.A.T, their Charity of the Month for January, 2021.  W.H.E.A.T stands for West Haven Emergency Assistance Taskforce and, is a non-profit charity that exists on donations of food and funds.  W.H.E.A.T has been serving the West Haven community for over 45 years.  It is a volunteer organization that assists more than 5,000 households, which includes more than 1,000 school age children.  These households and families are unemployed, underemployed, disabled, seniors on a fixed income, veterans with limited benefits and children.

Premier Subaru and Premier Kia are in a contest to fill a 2021 Subaru Forester and 2021 Kia Sportage, respectfully, full of non-perishable food to donate to W.H.E.A.T at the end of the month.  The company itself will be starting off the drive with food donations.   Both customers and employees will be participating to make this successful for W.H.E.A.T and the clients the organization serves.

Robert J Alvine, President of both Premier Subaru and Premier Kia stated "We are excited to start 2021 off with a food drive to W.H.E.A.T, an organization that has served the community of West Haven for more than 45 years.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, so many charitable organizations have suffered from a lack of donations and, we simply need to do our part.  We look forward to this being the beginning of a long relationship with W.H.E.A.T".

Premier Subaru and Premier Kia of Branford, CT have served the Greater New Haven community for over 20 years.  The company has contributed more than $1,000,000 to local organizations in an effort to benefits the communities in which the company's employee and customers work and live.  Premier Subaru and Premier Kia are located on the Premier Auto-Mile, off I-95, Exit 54, in Branford, CT and the company's websites are www.premierkiact.com and www.premiersubaru.com.


December 26, 2020. For the third year in a row Premier Kia collected items for Columbus House, a local non profit in New Haven. Our donations went to the Wallingford Emergency Shelter, a program of Columbus House. Premier Kia collected items such as socks - #1 needed item in homeless shelters - underwear, sweat shirts and pants, soap, toothpaste, water and more. This year we also donated over a 100 face shields manufactured by Kia Motors America.

For More information on how you can help contact Sherri Demario (203) 401-4400 or visit https://www.columbushouse.org/



 


 
Premier auto group delivers food to W.H.E.A.T.  Rick Marino and Nate Glazewski delivering food 





4/1/2020

Premier Subaru Donates $46,732 to Camp Rising Sun

From left to right: Richard Marino, GSM, Premier Subaru; Robert J. Alvine, President, Premier Subaru; Melissa Pandolfi, Community Outreach Coordinator, Camp Rising Sun

Robert J. Alvine, President, Premier Subaru, presented Melissa Pandolfi, Outreach Coordinator of Camp Rising Sun, with a check for $46,732 at the dealership's new brand-new facility showroom in Branford. The donation represented the proceeds from the annual "Share the Love" event, in which anyone that purchased or leased a new Subaru could make a $250 donation to one of four national charities - ASPCA, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Meals on Wheels Association of America, the National Park Foundation - or a fifth local charity for their customers to support.  Premier Subaru selected Camp Rising Sun as their "hometown charity" for the 2019-2020 Share the Love campaign for the fifth year in a row. Total contributions from Premier Subaru to Camp Rising Sun exceed $300,000 over the last five years.

"Once again, I am humbled and honored to be able to help such a worthy organization.  You continue to bring smiles and joy to these brave children and their families," said Mr. Alvine.  "We are duly proud to have raised this money and deeply thank our customers and employees once again for their support."

Camp Rising Sun was designed to provide a safe nurturing environment to children ages 5 through 17 who have been diagnosed with cancer.   Camp Week takes place at Camp Jewell YMCA in Colebrook, CT. Camp Rising Sun has been around since 1983 and has grown to over 100 campers!  The dollars provided by Premier Subaru, under the most recent Share the Love program, will support more than 40 campers this year.

 Over the last 11 years, through the Share the Love Event, Subaru of America and its participating retailers have donated more than $145 million to charity, with customers choosing between four national and over 1,170 hometown charities. This year, Subaru is on track to bring that total to over $170 million.

 Premier Subaru is located at 155 North Main Street, Branford, CT 06405, right on Route 1, easy access off of Exit 54 off I-95.  Premier Subaru is a Subaru Love Promise Retailer 12 years running, plus they have been A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau since 2001.  Premier has also been involved in a number of philanthropic organizations including The Branford Jazz on the Green series, Toys for Tots, Jane Doe No More, and the American Cancer Society. For more information about Premier Subaru, visit premiersubaru.com or call directly at 888-690-6710.

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