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 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 C & S 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.
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Love Promise Stories from C & S Subaru
Subaru and C & S 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
C & S Subaru delivers comfort and hope to cancer patients - Skyler J
On June 14, 2025, C & S Subaru teamed up with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Lower Plains Region to deliver a generous donation of 80 blankets to Unity Point Health as part of the Subaru Loves To Care program. Each gift was accompanied by a personalized message of hope written by the customers and staff at C & S Subaru. The Unity Point Health staff were very appreciative of these gifts, and they are excited to distribute them to their patients. A huge thank you to C&S Subaru and Unity Point Health for their incredible support of the LLS mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
C & S Subaru Teams Up with The Salvation Army Waterloo to Support Local Community - 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 Waterloo, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why C & S 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 C & S Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/27/2025, C & S Subaru donated 120 coats to The Salvation Army Waterloo. 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.
Sharing The Love! - Cedar Bend H
Partnership, commitment, and support—these are essential to be able to continue to provide medical care for the thousands of sick, injured, and homeless animals in our community each year. C&S Subaru has been a dedicated partner, significantly aiding the efforts of Cedar Bend Humane Society. We are immensely grateful to have received a check for $7,810 from C&S Subaru through their 2024 Share the Love event. This gift, along with their continued partnership, is truly life-saving. We cannot express enough gratitude for their unwavering support in our mission!
Thanks C & S Subaru for Caring about the Community - Fred G
I’m truly moved by the generosity of C & S Subaru and their commitment to our community. Through Subaru Loves to Help, their donation of warm coats for kids isn’t just about providing clothing—it’s about giving comfort, dignity, and care to children who need it most. It’s inspiring to see a business step up and address such an important need, especially during the colder months when so many families face challenges. C & S Subaru’s actions remind us all of the power of compassion and the difference it makes when we come together to help our neighbors. Thank you, C & S Subaru, for not just being a dealership, but a partner in building a stronger, kinder community. You’re truly making an impact on our local community.
C & S Subaru Adopts a Classroom - Fred G
This August, C & S Subaru partnered with Lowell Elementary through Subaru’s Loves Learning initiative and AdoptAClassroom.org to make a real difference for local teachers and students. The retailer donated funds to provide much-needed supplies, ensuring classrooms were ready for success. They even showcased the partnership in their showroom, sharing great information about how customers were helping make this impact possible. By visiting the school to deliver supplies and encouragement, C & S Subaru showed that supporting education is just as important as serving their customers.
C & S Subaru's Commitment to the Community - Share the Love - Fred G
This year, the partnership between C & S Subaru and Northeast Iowa Food Bank turned a shared commitment into real impact. Through the Share the Love Event, C & S Subaru, together with Subaru of America, donated $18,825 to help fight hunger in the community. The promise of the partnership was simple yet profound: to ensure that no family would have to face an empty table. The funds raised through the initiative went directly to supporting Northeast Iowa Food Bank’s mission, providing meals and hope to those who needed it most. It wasn’t just a donation; it was a statement of care, a recognition of the challenges many face, and a tangible way to give back. For C & S Subaru, the Share the Love Event wasn’t just about cars—it was about driving change and keeping the promise of love alive in the community they call home.
C & S Subaru Loves Pets! - Fred G
On October 22nd, C & S Subaru teamed up with Cedar Bend Humane Society for a heartwarming meet-and-greet event. The dealership transformed into a lively space where animals in need and potential adopters connected. This partnership highlighted the shared commitment of both organizations to community and compassion. Volunteers from the Humane Society and Subaru staff worked side by side, creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors to learn about the animals and the importance of adoption. The event wasn’t just about finding homes; it was about fostering connections and showcasing the power of collaboration to make a difference.
C & S Subaru brings comfort and hope to cancer patients - Caroline B
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, C & S Subaru generously delivered 80 cozy blankets, patient care kits, and heartfelt messages of encouragement to Unity Point Health Allen Hospital – Community Cancer Center. Through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative, C & S Subaru provides comfort and hope to patients and families alongside The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). This act of kindness showed C & S Subaru's dedication to making a positive difference in the local community. Thank you to the C & S Subaru Team and cancer center staff for their incredible support of our LLS mission and the patients and families that we serve!
Coats for Kids! - Katie H
Thank you, C&S Subaru of Waterloo, for the generous donation of youth sized coats! As the Cedar Valley braces for the first winter storm of the season, your donation will help ensure kids in need are dry and warm. The Salvation Army of Waterloo/Cedar Falls and your community are truly grateful for your continued support!
Thank you! - Courtney W
Thank you to C & S Subaru for the donation of blankets to give to patients at our cancer center! These blankets will go to great use, especially during these cold months ahead of us.
