The 2025 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award
We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.
The 2025 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award recognizes elite Subaru retailers 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.
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.
Subaru and its retailers partner with Operation Warm® to visit local homeless shelters and support agencies to provide children with brand-new necessities like coats, shoes, and socks.
Community
Providing comfort, hope, and confidence to children in urgent need.
Subaru and its retailers partner with Operation Warm®️ to visit local homeless shelters and support agencies to provide children with brand-new necessities like coats, shoes, and socks.
These essential items not only help keep children protected, warm, and dry, they can also have a significant impact on a child’s mental and emotional well-being.
Through this partnership and other historical Subaru Loves to Help efforts, Subaru and retailers like us will have supported over 1 million children and adults in urgent need nationwide.
At Subaru, we believe what we leave behind is a reflection of who we are.
Environment
At Subaru, we believe what we leave behind is a reflection of who we are. That's why Subaru and our retailers partner with the Arbor Day Foundation (TM) to provide and distribute 100,000 regionally appropriate trees across the country. We're proud to establish the largest corporate tree distribution ever. Through this and other Subaru Loves the Earth initiatives, Subaru and our retailers have helped distribute and plant over 1.1 million trees.
Subaru believes we should all have a chance to lead a healthy life.
Health
Subaru believes we should all have a chance to lead a healthy life. That's why for the past 10 years, Subaru and its retailers like us have partnered with Blood Cancer United® and our local hospital or cancer treatment center to give warm blankets and encouraging messages of hope, written by our staff and customers to support patients facing cancer. Through our efforts during this decade-long partnership, we've supported nearly 500,000 cancer patients nationwide. Together, we are proud to be Blood Cancer United's largest automotive donor.
Subaru and its retailers, like us, are continuing our support of education and high-needs schools in our communities through Subaru Loves Learning(R) by providing teachers across the country with funding to purchase the school supplies and resources they know are needed to help students thrive in the classroom.
Education
Subaru and its retailers, like us, are continuing our support of education and high-needs schools in our communities through Subaru Loves Learning(R) by providing teachers across the country with funding to purchase the school supplies and resources they know are needed to help students thrive in the classroom. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and its retailers have supported more than 950,000 students nationwide and are proud to be their largest corporate supporter.
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home.
Pets
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home. That's why retailers like us partner with our local animal welfare organization every October to provide direct financial assistance through a grant distributed by the ASPCA® and host pet events to help animals find loving homes. Through our partnership with local and national organizations, Subaru has donated over $70 million, supporting the rescue, adoption, and health of over 700,000 animals. We're proud to be the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA.
Subaru and its retailers believe in giving back to our communities.
The Subaru Share the Love ® Event
Subaru and its retailers believe in giving back to our communities. That's why for every new vehicle sold or leased during the Subaru Share the Love event, Subaru and its retailers, like us, makes a donation to national charities that our owners care about and to over 2,700 local charities where Subaru owners live and work.
Now, after 17 years, Subaru and our retailers have donated nearly $320 million to charity all to give back and to make the world a better place.
How is Dean Team Subaru Dedicated Locally to the Love Promise?
Our Love Promise can be seen in various partnerships with local charities and non-profits. We're grateful for the opportunity, not only to be a part of our community, but to serve it as well.
LDA
National MS Society
FROM THE DEALERSHIP TO THE CLASSROOM. - Chris K.
At the LDA, we work every day to empower individuals with learning disabilities and ADHD through education, advocacy, and support. Our mission is rooted in helping people recognize their strengths and reach their full potential and we are able to do this work because of committed community partners like Dean Team Subaru. Over the years, Dean Team Subaru has shown an extraordinary level of dedication to our mission. Through ongoing fundraising efforts and community initiatives, they have helped raise more than $200,000 in support of LDA. This generosity has made a lasting impact, allowing us to expand programs, reach more families, and provide critical resources to individuals who need them most. Their support goes far beyond financial contributions. The Dean Team Subaru team takes the time to understand our mission and stands beside us as we raise awareness and advocate for individuals with learning differences. Their involvement sends a powerful message to the families we serve that they are not alone and that their community believes in them. With Dean Team Subaru by our side, we are building a more inclusive and understanding future where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to partner with Dean Team Subaru and deeply grateful for their continued support, generosity, and belief in our mission.
FUELING HOPE, ONE FAMILY AT A TIME - Adam S.
At Feed My People, our mission is simple but vital, to ensure that no neighbor in our community goes hungry. We serve families, seniors, and individuals throughout Jefferson County who rely on us during some of life’s most challenging moments. We couldn’t do this work without strong community partners and Dean Team Subaru is one we are truly grateful for. Dean Team Subaru has consistently shown what it means to be a community partner. Their team doesn’t just offer support from a distance they show up. Through food drives, volunteer efforts, and ongoing encouragement, they help us keep our shelves stocked and our doors open to those who need us most. Their commitment goes beyond donations. The Dean Team Subaru staff takes the time to understand our mission and the impact hunger has right here in High Ridge. Their involvement helps us reach more families and reminds the people we serve that the community cares about them. This partnership reflects the heart of the Subaru Love Promise, building stronger, more compassionate communities. With Dean Team Subaru by our side, we are able to continue serving our neighbors with dignity, hope, and support. We are proud to partner with Dean Team Subaru and thankful for their dedication to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
DRIVING HOPE INTO EVERY HOME - Adam S.
At Dean Team Subaru, being part of the community means more than selling vehicles, it means showing up when it matters most. Dean Team Subaru is proud to partner with Angel Arms, an organization dedicated to keeping children safe, families together, and hope alive. Angel Arms works tirelessly to prevent child abuse and neglect by supporting foster families, kinship caregivers, and children in crisis. Their mission is rooted in compassion, stability, love and values that closely align with Subaru’s belief that love is what makes a Subaru, a Subaru. Through this partnership, Dean Team Subaru has helped provide essential resources to children and families served by Angel Arms, from everyday necessities to meaningful support that helps create safer, more nurturing environments. Whether it’s ensuring a child has what they need to feel secure or helping a family stay together during challenging times, every act of support makes a lasting difference. Together, Dean Team Subaru and Angel Arms are driving positive change one family, one child, and one caring moment at a time. Because when a community comes together with love and purpose, the road ahead becomes brighter for everyone.
Dean Team Subaru & the Megan Meier Foundation - Adam S.
The Megan Meier Foundation was created in memory of Megan Meier, whose life was tragically impacted by cyber bullying. Today, the foundation works tirelessly to provide education, support, and prevention programs that empower young people to make compassionate choices online and in person. For Dean Team Subaru, supporting this mission felt not only natural but necessary. Throughout the year, Dean Team Subaru rallies behind the foundation’s events, programs, and outreach. Whether they’re sponsoring community workshops, hosting awareness initiatives at the dealership, or providing resources to help the foundation reach more students, the goal remains the same: spread kindness and protect kids. One of the most meaningful moments came during a school outreach day, when foundation educators shared real stories with students about empathy, digital responsibility, and mental health. Dean Team Subaru associates who attended saw firsthand how deeply the message resonated. They watched students open up, ask questions, and leave with tools to support their peers. It was a powerful reminder that small acts of love can create big ripples of change. For Dean Team Subaru, giving back is not about recognition it's about impact. And by supporting the Megan Meier Foundation, they’re helping build a community where every child feels seen, valued, and safe.
Dean Team Subaru Opens Doors for Hundreds of Homeless Animals - Lynese C.
During Subaru Loves Pets Month, Dean Team Subaru once again demonstrated what it means to live the Subaru Love Promise. At our annual Trunk or Treat event, the dealership generously donated $1,000 to support the mission of Open Door Animal Sanctuary, Missouri’s largest no kill shelter and home to more than 350 animals every single day. This contribution made an immediate and meaningful impact. It helped provide daily care, food, and medical support for over 250 cats and nearly 100 dogs currently living at our sanctuary. It also supported our ongoing rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming programs, allowing us to place an average of 1,500 animals each year into loving homes. In addition to saving lives, Dean Team Subaru’s support strengthened our low cost spay and neuter and pet owner assistance programs and services that help families in need keep the pets they love while reducing animal homelessness across the greater St. Louis community. What makes this partnership truly special is the shared belief that every animal deserves love, safety, and a second chance. For years, Dean Team Subaru has championed that mission. Their kindness continues to help us open doors for animals who arrive scared, abandoned, or overlooked and give them hope for a brighter future.
Dean Team Subaru Supports Feed My People - High Ridge - 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 Ballwin, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Dean Team 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 Dean Team Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 02/17/2025, Dean Team Subaru donated 120 coats to Feed My People - High Ridge. 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.
"Super" STL Retailers Make a Wish Come True - Brian W.
Occasionally there are opportunities for local competitors to team up for a great cause. One such event occurred in late December when Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas needed multiple community partners to carry out a very special scavenger hunt. Who answered the call? Saint Louis, Missouri Subaru retailers Lou Fusz Subaru St. Louis, Dean Team Subaru, and Sunset Hills Subaru. Together, they combined forces to create a magical Super Mario-themed adventure for a very special child. That child was none other than Aleks, an 8-year-old who dreamed of visiting Disneyland and Super Nintendo World. Aleks’ journey began with a thrilling scavenger hunt across St. Louis as she channeled her inner Mario. Guided by clues, Aleks’ first stop was at Lou Fusz Subaru St. Louis, where the team greeted her like a conquering hero. She received her first “power up” and after a few clues, was off to Dean Team Subaru. Yet again, Aleks was cheered on as the victor that she is as she received her second “power up”. These two stops helped prepare her for her ultimate challenge: defeating the villainous Bowser, who was holding Princess Peach captive at Sunset Hills Subaru. In a grand finale fit for a true champion, Aleks arrived at Sunset Hills Subaru to confront Bowser in an epic showdown. Once she triumphed, Princess Peach herself appeared to present Aleks with the ultimate prize—an all-expenses-paid trip to Super Nintendo World and Disneyland, where her dreams will come true! This incredible day highlighted the Subaru Love Promise, as the dealerships worked together to fill Aleks’s journey with joy, creativity, and unforgettable moments. The backbone of being a Subaru retailer is supporting your community and giving back. No one was more deserving than the brave Aleks!
SUPPORTING OUR HEROS - SHAWN N.
Dean Team Subaru has established an incredible partnership with BackStoppers, Inc., an organization dedicated to supporting the families of fallen heroes. The BackStoppers work tirelessly to alleviate the financial burdens faced by these families. Since beginning their partnership in 2019, Dean Team Subaru has generously donated over $20,000 to further the mission of BackStoppers, underscoring their commitment to honoring and supporting those who have sacrificed for their communities.
HELPING FOSTER FAMILIES - EDWARD G.
Angels Arms is a dedicated organization focused on supporting local foster families within the community. Over the years, Dean Team Subaru has been a steadfast supporter, fostering a long-standing relationship with Angels and Arms. They wholeheartedly embrace the Subaru Love Promise, contributing to this vital cause. In addition to financial support, Dean Team Subaru organized a successful food drive last year, donating essential items to help foster families in need, demonstrating their commitment to giving back and making a positive impact.
PROVIDING A LOVING HOME - WALTER T.
Dean Team Subaru proudly partners with Open Door Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit established in 1975 and the largest no-kill shelter in the Greater St. Louis area. This October, Dean Team Subaru hosted another remarkable event aimed at connecting dogs with loving homes through excellent adoption opportunities. Both organizations share a mission to ensure that every homeless cat and dog receives a second chance at life, providing them with the highest quality care and finding them forever families. Together, they continue their commitment to improving the lives of animals in need and securing nurturing homes for their furry friends.
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