The 2025 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award
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 Stanley Subaru dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
What is love? Love is taking care of and supporting the communities we live and work in. Love is contributing to the people and places that make living in this community worthwhile. Love is lending a helping hand to non-profit organizations, schools, hospitals, and our neighbors in need. Stanley Subaru has made it part of our mission statement to contribute and support the communities that support us. The Subaru Love Promise is about neighbors helping neighbors, sharing the love throughout our communities, and following through on our commitment to support the people who support us. Stanley Subaru promises to continue and expand our efforts within Eastern Maine and continue to surprise and delight our guests. We make this promise to our community, our employees, and to you--our loyal guests. Thank you.
SPCA of Hancock County, ARK animal shelter
Acadia National Park, Friends of Acadia, Ellsworth Garden Club
Teacher Appreciation Month, George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill Consolidated School, Ellsworth High School
The Grand Auditorium, Community Closet, Emmaus Center Homeless Shelter, Stonington Opera House Arts, Ellsworth Noontime Rotary
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Hospice of Hancock County
Love Promise Stories from Stanley Subaru
Subaru and Stanley 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
THANK YOU FROM LLS, STANLEY SUBARU! - Tasha M
For the past 10 years, Subaru of America and its retailers have partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. The partnership has involved delivering blankets and messages of hope to cancer patients across the country. On July 7th, Stanley Subaru personally delivered these items to patients. These blankets and messages of hope provide warmth and comfort to patients in treatment. The love and support shared through this cherished partnership means a lot to everyone involved! Thank you for your commitment to supporting your community as well as the LLS mission to create a world without blood cancer and improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
Stanley Subaru Teams Up to Support Local Community - Nate R
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 Trenton, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Stanley 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 Stanley Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/27/2025, Stanley Subaru donated 120 coats to H.O.M.E. Inc Emmaus Homeless Shelter. 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.
Northern Light Maine Coast and Blue Hill Hospitals - Feeling the Love - Kelley C
Northern Light Maine Coast and Blue Hill Hospitals thank our longtime community partner and friend, Stanley Subaru, for their generous support. We are extremely grateful to be on the receiving end of Stanley Subaru’s love and appreciate each kind, charitable act. Mark Politte and his incredible team bring positive energy and a smile to all that they do. Their creative spirit brings fresh new collaborative ideas each year. Whether they are delivering blankets to our Cancer Care area, raising money for local mammogram “scholarships,” or personally shuttling guests to one of our fundraising events, the Stanley crew are among our favorite community cheerleaders. Their gifts of event photography, golf tournament hole-in-one prizes, and dessert at a Breast Cancer Awareness month program have all resulted in making a difference in our patients’ lives. We certainly feel the “Love Promise.”
The love is year round. - Nick T
The strong partnership in celebrating community between The Grand and Stanley Subaru has endured 10 years and counting. From a commitment to sponsoring the stage to hosting the Christmas Parade float, there isn't a week that the Grand doesn't feel supported and appreciated. That commitment goes so far beyond expectation. General Manager Kevin Townsend recently lead tours for his staff so they understood what the Grand was and what its role was in the region. He wanted them to fully understand The Grand was worthy of their support. Kevin's passion for The Grand and community is so strong he didn't need any of our help! The organization feels the same way. Stanley Subaru and staff are more than worthy of Grand support and Grand praise. Thank you, Stanley Subaru!
Thanksgiving THANKS – Stanley Subaru of Ellsworth - Rose S
The Hancock Grammar School BackPack Program is so grateful to the Stanley Subaru Group. Your donation of 38 turkeys to our Thanksgiving School Vacation Week Food Boxes was wonderful. Our 27 families really appreciated the generosity you extended to them. One of our families is a single Mom (lost her husband 4 years ago) raising three children, working to pay bills, and attending school to earn a degree in nursing. She was so thrilled to get a little help with the Thanksgiving meal – it made her holiday quite a bit brighter. Our drivers attempt to reach our families by phone before arriving to deliver the food boxes & turkeys. Some cannot be reached because the phone has been disconnected. Drivers attempt the delivery in hopes of catching someone at home. In one instance, the driver arrived at the delivery location to find out that the Mom was making her own delivery – she was in the hospital giving birth to a baby girl. When we finally reached her by phone, her only comment was that now she “didn’t have to go out for groceries when she returned home”. The additional 11 turkeys are in the freezer awaiting delivery in the December Holiday food box. Thank You - Stanley Subaru of Ellsworth!
Stanley Subaru Puts the Kind in Kindness Day - Christopher H
Eastern Area Agency on Aging is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the older residents of Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington, and Hancock counties. We offer essential programs such as Medicare Counseling, Social Wellness, and Meals on Wheels. Recently, we were approached by Stanley Subaru, a valued community partner with a strong history of supporting our agency through various fundraisers. They invited us to participate in Kindness Day—a full-day “TV-a-thon” dedicated to raising funds for our Meals on Wheels program, which has been experiencing critical funding shortfalls. Over the course of two months, Stanley Subaru has been instrumental in organizing this event. They provided space for the fundraisers, staffing support, promotional materials, and kicked off the campaign with a generous donation of $1,000. Throughout the day, our agency had the opportunity to connect with the community, appearing on air multiple times alongside guests and Stanley Subaru staff. We highlighted the importance of fundraising efforts and the vital work we do. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raised over $5,000—equivalent to 20 months' worth of meals for a participant in our program. This significant contribution addresses a critical need for our neighbors who rely on nutritional support. The support from Stanley Subaru exemplifies their longstanding commitment to community service, benefiting not only the Eastern Area Agency on Aging but many other non-profits in Hancock County. We are incredibly grateful to count Stanley Subaru as both partners and friends in our mission to care for our community.
Kindness Day for the furry friends of the SPCA-HC! - Mariah D
The SPCA of Hancock County is beyond honored to share our experience with Stanley Subaru supporting our community animals. Stanley Subaru has supported our mission for years, and we were so excited when they shared their new initiative with WABI TV5 called "Kindness Day". The SPCA-HC, along with two other local non-profits, the Belfast Soup Kitchen and the Eastern Area Agency on Aging, were given a platform to share the work we do and express our needs for community support. Stanley Subaru generously gifted us the use of their showroom to bring in adoptable cats and dogs, showcase our needs, and raise funds for our 100% community-funded organization. With the support of Subaru and WABI TV5, an astounding $7,024 was raised for the animals in our care! This is life-saving money that allows us to continue providing top quality care for the 100+ animals in residence with us. As I mentioned, Stanley Subaru supports the SPCA-HC year round but this new initiative was above and beyond. Subaru loves pets and we love Subaru!
Surry Elementary School - Larry C
On behalf of Surry Elementary School, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Wes Channing and his team at Stanley Subaru for your generous sponsorship of Teacher Appreciation Day. Your support and recognition of our staff's hard work and dedication to our students meant a great deal to all of us at Surry Elementary. Having Wes Channing and his team from Stanley Subaru join us at the school assembly for Teacher Appreciation Day was absolutely exhilarating! The atmosphere was filled with excitement and joy as students eagerly awaited to see their teachers being honored. The students felt incredibly proud to witness their teachers receiving such special recognition. It was heartwarming to see the teachers' reactions. They were genuinely touched and humbled by the ceremony. It truly made them feel valued and affirmed in their efforts to educate and nurture our students. The gifts presented added an extra layer of excitement and appreciation. From the sweet treats of candy and flowers to the practicality of Hannaford gift cards and free oil changes, each gift was carefully chosen to show gratitude in a meaningful way. Overall, it was a fun-filled and memorable event where everyone came together to celebrate the dedication and hard work of our teachers. Wes Channing and his team truly made the day unforgettable with their generous gestures and heartfelt ceremony. Thank you once again for your generosity and for making Teacher Appreciation Day truly special for our staff. We deeply appreciate your ongoing support. Sincerely, Larry Clement, Principal Surry Elementary School
Moo Moo Subaru "Moovement". - Kelly B
We at Next Step Domestic Violence Project extend our heartfelt gratitude to Stanley Subaru for their incredible support through the "Moo Moo Subaru" campaign. This campaign not only brought in much-needed funds to support our 24-hour helpline, court advocacy, legal representation, community outreach, safety planning, shelter, and support groups, but it also significantly raised awareness. Stanley Subaru’s efforts connected us with potential volunteers and made survivors aware of the help available to them. The campaign was conducted in such a fun and uplifting way, allowing people of all ages to participate. Next Step staff loved seeing kiddos placing cows on Subarus and watching Facebook posts from people excitedly sharing their discoveries of cows on their cars, often leading to donations so they could continue the cycle of giving. The Moo Moo Subaru campaign mirrors the Jeep ducking trend, where Subaru enthusiasts leave small rubber cows and notes on Subarus they admire, referencing the Moo Moo Subaru Campaign. This fun act, known as "getting mooed," has ignited a community movement, with owners sharing stories and ideas on social media. Stanley Subaru took this initiative a step further by asking the Subaru community to purchase a cow from their establishment, with all proceeds benefiting the Next Step Domestic Violence Project. Once someone purchased that cow, they would be encouraged to leave it on someone else's Subaru, encouraging them to join the fun and make a donation as well. Each purchase was another donation for survivors' in the Hancock County area. This generous twist not only supported a great cause but also brought the Subaru community closer to Next Step, creating a powerful and meaningful partnership. For example, The campaign's success attracted the attention of another local business, which helped further its reach through their Facebook posts and with their customers. This business became an additional outreach point where people could learn about the campaign and purchase more cows to leave on another Subaru. Another special moment came as we were taking our final picture, showing how much the campaign raised for our agency. A past volunteer for Next Step was there, and in our conversation, she agreed to become a Board Member. This serendipitous encounter highlighted the incredible outreach achieved through this campaign. The Moo Moo Subaru campaign gave us financial support and brought together a community of people eager to give their time to the cause. They wanted survivors to know that, along with Stanley Subaru and Next Step, we are a Community That Cares! Thank you, Stanley Subaru, for your generosity, creativity, and unwavering support. You have made a profound difference in the lives of many, and we are deeply grateful.
More Than Hospice - Kathy B
Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County is grateful for the support from Stanley Subaru in Ellsworth. As a nonprofit, local organization, we count on donors, fundraising events, and our grants to help us reach our mission of serving patients with life limiting illness and their families. All our services are free and delivered by volunteers. Our patients are either on palliative or hospice care services and are often in much need of companionship and respite visits. We recently had a call from a nurse for an emergency respite need. We had only 2 hours to get a volunteer out there. The caregiver is caring for his loved one with dementia and needed to get his dog to the vet right away, not knowing if he would need to put his dog down or not. One of our wonderful volunteers stepped right up and covered this time. We are happy to say that he came home with his dog that day and was grateful to know he had someone to sit with his loved one. We currently have a grief group that is taking place and connecting so well they decided to meet for two more weeks to support each other through the holidays. Another service we offer is our equipment program and recently we had a woman stop by who needed equipment for an upcoming surgery, knowing the cost of the equipment would be taxing to her budget. She was able to leave with just what she needed at no cost to her. These are just of the few stories we see each week and why we appreciate the support we are getting from Stanley Subaru through their annual Share the Love Event! They are helping us to continue our mission to serve those who are at the most vulnerable times in their lives. On top of their support, the team at Stanley Subaru are just great to work with!
