The 2023 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award
We've been nationally recognized for our dedication to our customers, our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.
We're honored to receive the 2023 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award. This award nationally recognizes elite Subaru retailers who provide an exceptional customer experience at every interaction with Subaru. These retailers have also demonstrated an outstanding commitment to supporting passions and causes in their local communities in important areas such as the environment, community, health, education, and pets.
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 Subaru of Wakefield 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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Galvin Middle School in Wakefield Ma., Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
Make A Wish , Hallmark Health
Love Promise Stories from Subaru of Wakefield
Subaru and Subaru of Wakefield 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 your friends at Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island - Peg W
On April 18, representatives from Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island visited Sal Barbagallo and his team at Subaru of Wakefield to thank them for their continued partnership in helping to grant life-changing wishes for local children with life-threatening illnesses, through the Subaru of America Share the Love® campaign. As part of the campaign, Subaru of America donated $250 for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased from November 17, 2022, to January 3, 2023, to the customer’s choice of one of four participating national charities, including Make-A-Wish. The Subaru of America Share the Love Event has reached a grand total of $255 million in donations to charity over the course of its 15-year history. To provide even more support to wish children, Subaru of Wakefield chose Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island as their “Hometown Charity of Choice,” raising $38,000 this year for the organization and $251,550 over the past six years. Members of the Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island team were grateful to accept a check for the funds raised, presented by Sal Barbagallo, Managing Partner at Subaru of Wakefield. “The partnership we have developed with Subaru of Wakefield is so meaningful, and today is a day to celebrate that partnership,” said Sean Holleran, CEO of Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “The funds raised through their selection of our organization as a Hometown Charity of Choice is greatly appreciated, and it’s just one of the many ways Subaru of Wakefield continues to support our mission.” “Subaru of Wakefield is proud to partner with Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island as a recipient of our annual Share the Love Event,” said Barbagallo. “At Subaru of Wakefield, we strive every day to positively impact our local communities and we whole-heartedly support the Make-A-Wish mission to, together, bring life-changing wishes to those who need it most.” Thank you for a beautiful partnership in bringing hope and joy to our local wish children.
Subaru of Wakefield donates socks and blankets to Lifebridge North Shore - Suzi J
Thank you to Sal and the Subaru Wakefield team for your generous donation of socks and blankets to Lifebridge North Shore on Random Acts of Kindness Day. Lifebridge North Shore is committed to supporting homeless and vulnerable individuals on the North Shore. By offering shelter, housing, meals, case management and drop-in services, we aim to provide those we serve with acceptance, structure, opportunity, and the tools to make healthy decisions according to their needs. Lifebridge fills a variety of needs across our locations in Salem (Seeds of Hope and Grace Center), Beverly (River House), Lynn (Recuperative Care Center), and Gloucester (Grace Center). We also have a Thrift Shop that provides vital outreach resources for those we serve. Our innovative regionalization has allowed for streamlined systems for case management and services for our guests to achieve self-sufficiency and independence. Ways to support Lifebridge: • Give a gift philanthropically • Donate in-kind personal care and clothing items • Volunteer in our kitchen for our Community Meals Program • Visit the Lifebridge Thrift Shop at 47 Canal Street, Salem for unique treasures while providing vital outreach resources for those experiencing homelessness For more information, visit www.lifebridgenorthshore.org or contact the Development office at 978-744-0500.
Make-A-Wish® and Subaru of Wakefield Host Surprise Wish Celebration for 10-year-old Anatole - Peg W
This past December, Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island and Subaru of Wakefield surprised 10-year-old Anatole Pham Nguyen of Newton, MA with a celebration of her upcoming wish trip to go to Hawaii. Anatole recently completed treatment for a brain tumor and her wish was inspired by her love of beaches, sea creatures, and conservation. She aspires to be a marine biologist and hopes to see fish, turtles, and lava on her trip. Cecile Pham, Anatole’s mother, describes how Anatole’s wish has impacted her. “I really don't think Anatole realized how amazing and brave she was to undergo such a long medical treatment process. Make-A-Wish celebrating her made her realize that the journey she just accomplished was hard and she is amazing for going through it with such positivity,” she said. A child’s wish can be a key component in helping them get through their treatment and it serves as a celebration of the child’s perseverance through navigating the difficult treatment process, as Anatole’s mom discusses. Subaru of Wakefield hosted the Hawaiian-themed wish celebration for Anatole in their showroom as part of their ongoing Subaru Share the Love campaign. The party included all of Anatole’s favorites: tropical décor, Polynesian food, and a treasure hunt, which led to different activities, including face painting and signing a beach towel for Anatole. She even got a visit from Santa! This is Subaru of Wakefield’s sixth year partnering with Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The dealership and its customers have contributed over $215K to support local wish children over the past five years. Sal Barbagallo, Managing Partner and General Manager of Subaru of Wakefield said, “Of all the charities that Subaru of Wakefield and I support, Make-A-Wish is my favorite. It’s a joy to put smiles on the faces of an entire family and to provide them the opportunity to take a well-deserved break from it all.” Nationally, since 2011, Subaru has raised over $29 million in donations in support of Make-A-Wish through the campaign. Sean Holleran, CEO of Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, emphasized his gratitude for the collaboration that makes every wish possible. “Every wish we grant involves a community of individuals and businesses, coming together to make the seemingly impossible possible and to bring joy and hope to children and families who are on difficult journeys. We’re so thankful for this great show of support for Anatole and for Subaru’s phenomenal generosity toward our mission through the Share the Love event and all year long,” he said. Through supporters like Subaru of Wakefield, Make-A-Wish can continue its mission of granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Make a Wish - Salvatore B
Anatole, as she prepares to embark on her Hawaiian adventure. Subaru of Wakefield hosted this wish celebration in honor of Anatole, as part of their support of our organization through the Subaru Share the Love campaign.
Subaru of Wakefield's Adopt a Classroom program. - Megan W
Galvin Middle School would like to send a huge thank you to Sal Barbagallo & the entire team at Subaru of Wakefield. Because of your generous support, our fifth grade teachers have been able to welcome students back with materials to teach executive functioning skills alongside traditional academics. Teachers have purchased organizational materials, folders, writing supplies and technology through Subaru of Wakefield's Adopt a Classroom program. We are so lucky to have a neighborhood partner that is so passionate about education and supportive of our teachers and students! --
Subaru of Wakefield's Adopt a Classroom program. - Megan W
Galvin Middle School would like to send a huge thank you to Sal Barbagallo & the entire team at Subaru of Wakefield. Because of your generous support, our fifth grade teachers have been able to welcome students back with materials to teach executive functioning skills alongside traditional academics. Teachers have purchased organizational materials, folders, writing supplies and technology through Subaru of Wakefield's Adopt a Classroom program. We are so lucky to have a neighborhood partner that is so passionate about education and supportive of our teachers and students!
Subaru Loves Pets --puppy Louise - Joanne W
Puppy Louise was adopted during October 2022. Subaru was sponsoring us during this month. The family who adopted Louise arrived in their Subaru to take her home! Subaru loves pets and Louise loves Subarus.
Subaru Loves Pets October 2022 - Joanne W
We at Forever Home Rescue New England thank Subaru of Wakefield for sponsoring our rescue during their October Subaru Loves Pets month. Our Love Promise story is of a little dog named January, who was found as a stray in Tennessee. She had extensive hair loss over her body so when you pet her, she is just all skin. This made her unappealing to many prospective applicants, who preferred a soft, fluffy dog. January is sweet as can be though. She was lucky enough to find a prospective adopter, but that adopter’s cat got ill so she had to put off adopting a dog. The adopter remained interested in January and requested that we run some labs on her to be sure she was healthy. January’s labs showed mild kidney impairment, which meant that she would need to be on a kidney protection type diet for the rest of her life and also that she would be even more difficult to find a home for. When the prospective adopter heard about her kidney problem, she immediately decided that she would adopt and care for her (the cat had improved by now.) With the donations that we receive from Subaru during this month, we are able to help dogs like January, who needed extra bloodwork and special food. January is one lucky little girl to have found someone to adopt her with her two issues and very lucky that Subaru provides us support to help her.
Big Thank you to Justin Grant and Subaru of Wakefield. - Linda G
I just wanted to write you a quick note to thank you for your honesty, dedication and for going above and beyond while selling me my first ever Subaru last week. (Subie Sue as she is called.) It was the easiest transaction and I could not have asked for a more patient and kind sales person (Justin Grant.) He knew exactly what I was looking for, did not try and sell me more than I could afford and handled all my questions with complete and thorough knowledge like the professional that he is. I have a Subaru dealer closer to my home, but Wakefield came highly recommended by several friends who have purchased there and pointed me in their direction. They (and Justin) did not disappoint. Again... thank you for going above and beyond. Much appreciated with all the help and the 5 star treatment I was given.
Subaru Wakefield supports Cancer Patients! - Rebecca W
Thank you to Sal and the entire Subaru Wakefield team for your support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with supporting cancer patients with blankets and words of hope! We are grateful for your continued partnership in the fight against cancer.
