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?
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. \n\n 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. \n\n What is the Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment? \n\n At Subaru, we believe in being a positive force in our community, not just with donations, but with actions that set an example for others to follow. We aim to make the world a better place through several key initiatives that help support and protect people, pets, and our planet:
How is Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg 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.
Castaway Critters, Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area, Speranza Animal Rescue
Capital Area Greenbelt, Love the Hill
Central PA Friends of Jazz, Dauphin County Vo-Tech, Foose Elementary School, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, LOOP Boyz & Girlz, Milton Hershey School, River City Big Band, Susquehanna Art Museum
CATRA, Cocoa Packs, Diakon Youth Services, Graceful Acres, Paxton Ministries, The Middletown Home
K9 Hero Haven, Leukemia & Lyphoma Society, PA Breast Cancer Coalition, The Kidney Foundation
Love Promise Stories from Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg
Subaru and Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg 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
Faulkner Subaru Makes Halloween Magic at Foose Elementary - Ronald S
Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg has sponsored our 4th Annual Foose Elementary School Trunk or Treat event. It has been such a blessing to have Faulkner Subaru be able to help us for the 4th year in a row, Faulkner has been with us since the beginning, Because of Faulkner Subaru’s donation has allowed our event to expand to reach out to more children in the area. This year we served over 700 children! At Foose Elementary School we’re able to host this event and give our families a safe place to take their children trick or treating, our school is just 1 mile down the street from Faulkner Subaru in the city Harrisburg, the night of the Trunk or Treat you can feel the joy in the air as families mingle with teachers and community members, we wouldn't have many teachers participate if they had to supply the treats themselves because of tight budgets, so once Faulkner Subaru talked to some of our teachers they told us not to worry that they would provide all the candy to have 30 teachers to host cars this year. Faulkner Subaru provided candy for all 30 cars, over 30,000 pieces of candy, that’s right Faulkner Subaru brought a Subaru Ascent loaded with boxes and boxes of candy, during the Trunk or Treat they would bring a big wagon full of candy around to all the cars to keep filling us up as the night went on. This fosters a positive relationship between teachers and their students who come after school for the event. Again, we are so grateful for the team at Faulkner Subaru for their annual involvement in this event for essentially making it happen, we could not have the event without them, we truly appreciate the growing relationship between them and Foose School! Will Hicks, Principal, Foose Elementary School
Find Your Fur-Ever Friend at Faulkner Subaru's Adoption Day with Homeward Bound Animal Rescue - Ronald S
Homeward Bound Animal Rescue stopped by Faulkner Subaru of Harrisburg on October 18th from 10am to 3pm for their Subaru Loves Pets month adoption event. Homeward Bound Animal Rescue brought 5 dogs into the store that were up for adoption. We had so many people come in, with so many donations and car buyers just enjoying puppy snuggles as they completed their purchases. The showroom was covered with paper towels. laundry detergent, dog toys, dog treats and so much more, In the middle of all that, our dogs really got to show off their social skills, that we sometimes don't get to see when the fosters are in our homes. Our dogs greeted everyone that walked in so gently and with a small tail wag. As busy as a Saturday can be for those Subaru employees, we were treated so graciously, and all of our needs were met for our volunteers. As cute as puppies are, they can be messy and the staff at Faulkner Subaru was always there to lend our volunteers a hand as we talked to our donators and people wanting to learn more about the rescue. It was a very successful event, out of the 5 rescue dogs we brought to Faulkner Subaru we adopted 4 of them into their forever homes. We cannot thank Faulkner Subaru of Harrisburg enough for such an amazing day! The gifts that Faulkner Subaru gave our adopters for adopting from us in October was unbelievably generous, Faulkner Subaru put together an adoption package together for those who adopted a dog. Our organization works so hard to get our dogs seen and adopted and to have the power of Faulkner Subaru behind our rescue, is a blessing! Homeward Bound Animal Rescue looks forward to working together again in the future! Thank you for making all our dog's days!
Driving Community Engagement: Faulkner Subaru Teams Up with Capitol Police for Trunk or Treat - Ronald S
I stopped into Faulker Subaru in Harrisburg to see if they would sponsor our 2nd annual Pa State Police Trunk or Treat, Faulkner Subaru sponsored our 1st Trunk or Treat last year and again this year after talking to the General Sales Manager at Faulkner Subaru in Harrisburg, Ron Spohn, he responded immediately that Faulkner would sponsor our event again this year and help us in any way we needed them. Faulkner Subaru showed up to the Trunk or Treat in the city of Harrisburg Pa. with 2 Subaru’s loaded with candy and decorations, We had over 200 kids and families and a great time was had by all. I believe we have secured enough interest and success that we will be able to do this again next year. We could not have done this without the support of Faulkner Subaru, thank you for everything you do in our community to make it a better place. CHRISTOPHER CRUZ | INVESTIGATIONS CORPORAL Pa.State Capitol Police.
Faulkner Subaru Marks 7 Years Powering Smiles for Miles Ride for a great cause - Ronald S
It was 7 years ago when I bought my new Subaru Crosstrek from Faulkner Subaru in Harrisburg. When I visited Faulkner Subaru for the first time, the staff was so friendly and helpful, they were not only professional, but made my wife and I feel special, it truly felt like they were one big happy family and they made us feel like we were part of their family. While I was in the showroom I couldn’t help noticing all of the banners that were displayed on the wall. There were 25 different banners, each one representing a different charity or non-profit organization that the dealership supported. When I asked about all of the banners in the showroom Rob my Salesperson told me that Faulkner Subaru is heavily involved in their community because giving back to the community is something they were passionate about, I was so impressed that an automotive retailer was so involved in helping others and it was obvious that their employees also understand the importance of giving back to the community. Since I was on the board of a non-profit organization, Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association, (CATRA) I thought I would ask Rob, if they had any interest on supporting us. Rob went to talk to his manager and a few minutes later, Doug Jones, the General Manager came out to speak with me and we had a nice conversation about CATRA, what we do and how we help special needs children through therapeutic horseback riding. Doug said he was interested in our organization and would love to come out to visit our facility and learn more about CATRA. I couldn’t have been happier with our conversation and Doug’s interest in supporting us which is how it all started. Doug came out to our CATRA farm to see our facility and talk to our all volunteer staff, Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg has been supporting us ever since. Again this year Faulkner Subaru sponsored the 14th Annual Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association “Miles for Smiles” Motorcycle ride as they have done every year, It was 7 years ago when Faulkner Subaru and CATRA’s partnership started and Faulkner has sponsored the Miles for Smiles ride ever since. CATRA is located in Grantville, Pennsylvania and has been supporting generations of Capital Area residents with all types of special and typical needs with their many programs. CATRA helps their riders with balance, confidence and an atmosphere of support and respect, we have over 200 riders per week from seven local counties participate in our program, CATRA uses horseback riding as therapy for children with mental and physical disabilities. Thanks to Faulkner Subaru we’re able to continue our mission of helping those who need help and support in their lives, you set the example in your community. Mark Dietrich, VP, CATRA
Faulkner Subaru Packs Success into Back-to-School Drive - Ronald S
Our partnership with Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg goes back 9 years when I reached out to Doug Jones, the General Manager, to see if they would like to help and support us with our after school and summer mentor program in the city of Harrisburg Pa. The LOOP Program (Left Out Organization Program) recognizes that each child is an individual, that all children are creative, that all children need to succeed. Therefore, the LOOP Program respects the individual needs of children, fosters a caring and creative environment, and emphasizes the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of each child, we give the children of Harrisburg, ages 5 to 18, a place to come and learn life skills, have recreation time and our mentors commit their time every day to make the lives of the children in the LOOP program feel valued and self-confident, we are a 100% volunteer non-profit organization which was built from grassroot ideas and caring people. Faulkner has been supporting us with backpacks and school supplies for 9 years and this is all done outside of the “Subaru’s Loves Learning” annual program, they moved forward with making this an annual event to support our school aged kids getting ready for the school year. After talking with them about how many kids we were able to help through the past years the team at Faulkner Subaru of Harrisburg set a goal to fill 200 backpacks for our youth, and they did not disappoint! When they set their minds to something, they really push to make it happen, they had tables set up in the hallway of their showroom with sections for the supplies to be delivered. Not only did they collect enough supplies to fill 200 backpacks, and we’re talking filled, we even had leftover supplies to replenish the youth throughout the school year. Items in the backpacks included: 3-ring binders, folders, notebooks, colored pencils, markers, crayons, pencil pouch with pencils, pens and highlighters, calculators, erasers, rulers, pencil sharpeners, scissors, glue sticks, and tape dispensers. In a climate where some school supplies are not as plentiful these days supplied by the schools we can thank Faulkner Subaru enough for what they do to prepare our kids for the school year, this is one thing that the parents and kids don’t have to worry about, they all look forward to every year when Faulkner Subaru comes to our LOOP facility to distribute the school supplies. We are so grateful for our growing relationship with the Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg Family!! -Anthony Burnnet, Founder LOOP Organization.
Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg Teams Up to Support Local Community - Karen D
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 Harrisburg, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg 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 Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/20/2025, Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg donated 252 coats & 252 shoes/socks to United Way of the Capital Region. 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.
Cycle for a Cause Supporting a Greener, Cleaner Greenbelt - Ronald S
Bright and early on the sunny Sunday morning of June 7th, nearly 1,500 local residents descended on Harrisburg to participate in the Capital Area Greenbelt Association’s (CAGA’s) 25th annual Tour de Belt bike ride and signature fundraising event. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results of this year’s “Tour de Belt” We’re so grateful to all those who contributed to the effort – from bike participants, to sponsors, to community volunteers – and made it such a fun and successful event! The Tour de Belt event began at 9am at the Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) campus in Harrisburg. From there, riders circled the city on the Greenbelt, making a 20-mile loop featuring picturesque natural areas, parks, and open areas as it winded through the City of Harrisburg. The ride ended at the HACC Campus where there was live music and entertainment, food trucks, and fun activities. Faulkner Subaru has been our main Sponsor of the Tour de Belt event for the last 7 years when I approached Doug Jones, the General Manager at Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg, Faulkner has not only sponsored this event but they adopted a 1 mile portion of the 20 mile trail that runs by their dealership in Harrisburg, bi-weekly their employees maintain the adopted 1 mile trail. Funds raised from the Tour de Belt event will benefit CAGA’s efforts to support improvements and maintenance of the Greenbelt, it’s a year-round effort by dedicated volunteers to care for and improve this important community resource. We have approached many businesses in the Harrisburg area and it has been Faulkner Subaru who has stepped up in many ways throughout the year to help us with not only to maintain the 20 mile Greenbelt Trail, but they also help us to raise funds in many different events we have scheduled throughout the year and whenever we need volunteers for events they are always there to help us many times sending 10 to 15 volunteers to an event, I don’t know what we would do without Faulkner Subaru, Thank you Doug Jones and your staff for always being there for us and your efforts in keeping the Capital Area Greenbelt clean and beautiful, Diane Kripas, Captial Area Greenbelt Association
Providing Warmth to Patients at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital - Ronald S
Providing warmth to patients is exactly what the team at Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg has been doing for many years! On June 16th in a long-standing partnership with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), Faulkner Subaru delivered 80 blankets and 50 patient care kits to Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. The staff at Penn State Hershey shared their gratitude for the delivery and mentioned that after opening up more beds, this will be the perfect amount that each child will receive a blanket. Our staff at Penn State Hershey are extremely thankful for the generosity of Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg, our partnership is now in its 10th year of donating to the Hershey Medical Center, thank you Faulkner Subaru for putting a smile on the faces of our kids with cancer. Pamela Baranowski, Hershey Medical Center
Grill & Give Back: Honoring Heroes with Heart - Ronald S
For the 7th year in a row Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg help us with our annual Memorial Day cookout, Faulkner is just 1 mile down the street from our facility, the Paxton Home, they helped us kick off our summertime picnic season with our residents on Memorial Day 2025, knowing that we have many military veterans housed at the Paxton Home, Faulkner Subaru reached out to us and ask us what we do at the home on Memorial Day, we had nothing planned so they asked if they could come down to our facility and have a cookout for our residents and staff, which is about 150 people. We were flabbergasted that one of our local businesses would do this for us. We said yes right away and asked them what we needed to do for the cookout, they said nothing, just bring our residents out to your picnic area at the home and we’ll take care of everything else. On Memorial Day they showed up with car loads of food and drinks, the staff at Faulkner set up tables and tables of food and grilled hamburgers, hotdogs and sausage, the employees and Subaru Ambassadors not only set up everything, but also served all of us as we went through the food lines, needless to say we were amazed at the compassion they had for our residents, at the Paxton Home we offer housing for adults with physical and mental disabilities and to watch the interaction between our residents and the Faulkner team was so encouraging and made me feel good and gave me hope for our residents. The energetic Faulkner team stayed after the event to help us get everything down and stowed away for the next picnic. It’s a blessing to have Faulkner Subaru as our neighbor! Their generosity in contributing their time, talents, and treasure to Paxton Home makes such a difference as we fulfill our mission and brings joy and fun to our residents as they enjoy these special events. We are so grateful to have such civic-minded neighbors who joyfully serve others with love! David Zilka, Executive Director, Paxton Home
Ride Toward a Brighter Future: Bikes for Kids in Need - Ron S
Youth10xbetter is a non-profit organization that is made up of a 100% volunteer staff, our mission is to help and provide structure, a positive atmosphere and mentorship for youths in our community here in Harrisburg Pa. We strive to give the kids in the program a sense of self-esteem and help them to understand teamwork as well as the values and principles taught in our program will prepare them for a positive future with the opportunity to become well rounded adults. Many of our kids in the Youth10xBetter program are dealing with family issues including hunger, social issues and basic needs that children are lacking now more than ever. It’s been 8 years since I stopped in to talk to Doug Jones, the General Manager at Faulkner Subaru in Harrisburg, we were talking about all of the struggles our students in our program are having and Doug suggested organizing an event at the dealership to surprise and help our kids in the program whereby we give every child in the Youth10xbetter program a new bicycle and now we are in our 8th year of giving bikes away to kids in the city of Harrisburg. I thought this was a great idea, especially knowing that most of the children in the program don’t have a bike. Every year I give Doug the names and ages of the 100 children in our program and he and his employees buy 100 bikes to be given away at our yearly bike event. The Faulkner Subaru staff are amazing, many of the employees come to the bike give-a-way event to volunteer and help us organize the days festivities. It is hard to express what this act of kindness means to these kids, for the last 8 years seeing the smiles on their faces was so comforting for me knowing that these children could put all of their struggles aside for a few hours and they can just be a kid and enjoy the moment and to see the Faulkner employees interact with the kids was also truly inspiring. We couldn’t have done this without the help from Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg, Doug always stayed in contact with us through the years and would constantly ask us what we needed, Faulkner Subaru has been partnered with us and helping our Youth10xbetter program since 2017 and they have always been there for us. We provide services to the community at no cost and without Faulkner Subaru we couldn’t provide our much needed services to our community, Thank you Faulkner Subaru for what you do for our Youth10xbetter program. James Lyles, Founder 10xBetter
