GNYADA December 2016 Newsletter

Local Dealer Group Turns up the Seasonal-Charity Dial 15

Here in the thick of the holiday sea- son, one local dealer group has been going above and beyond with their charitable spirit. Island Auto Group’s continuous mission to give back to its Staten Island community is driving a number of great initiatives this winter: Island hosted its annual Food Drive during the months of October and November. During this drive, food-collection boxes are set up throughout all of Island's nine showrooms. Island employees go hands-on by collecting and dis- tributing nonperishable items to families in need, through organiza- tions like the Salvation Army and forces with the NYPD to support Toys for Tots , collecting toys for local underprivileged children. Island brings a “Santa” to each location where they distribute toys to the children present, sometimes as many as 300 recipients in total. n n Our Lady of Good Counsel. Every December, Island joins Island is also participating in Subaru of America’s Share the Love event. With every vehicle leased or financed during the holi- day season, $250 is donated to a local charity. This year, Island Auto Group is supporting Richmond University Medical Center, through this initiative. Island’s year-round community work includes their support of Staten Island University Hospital, the 122nd Precinct Community Counsel, and many other organizations and chari- ties. For a closer look at the ways in which they are getting involved with the community, visit, islandauto- group.com/community-outreach . n

Island Auto Group’s “Street Team” is a group of volunteers that attend and support various charity events that Island hosts or sponsors. Street Team membership is open to the public. Giving is Contagious

GNYADA thanks all dealers who signed up to participate in this year's New York Cares Coat Drive, helping us set up a record 120+ drop-off locations in our region. This year's effort has been another massive success. When the drive concludes, we look forward to sharing our final donation tally with our members as well as with the media.

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