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Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Subaru of Wyoming Valley celebrates Arbor Day with tree giveaway
Apr. 19—PLAINS TWP. — Subaru of America, its retailers, and the Arbor Day Foundation teamed up to celebrate Arbor Day 2025. At Subaru of the Wyoming Valley, that means 100 reserved trees were given out to customers on Saturday. It's the latest effort in the Subaru Loves the Earth initiative, which includes a number of environmentally-friendly projects and conservation efforts. "Subaru has a long history of helping to protect and preserve the planet through programs that reduce waste, safeguard natural resources, and care for our natural spaces," Alan Bethke, senior vice president of marketing at Subaru of America, said in a news release ahead of Saturday's nationwide tree giveaway. "With the unmatched expertise of the Arbor Day Foundation and the support of our Subaru retailers, we are creating a lasting impact that will grow for many years to come. One tree at a time, Subaru is proud to help make a more sustainable future for all." Arbor Day will be celebrated in the United States this year on Friday, April 25. Kathleen Cooper, VIP manager at Subaru of the Wyoming Valley, said the tree giveaway is a way for local community members to combat the tree loss that has happened over the past year. The reservations went quickly once they became open in mid-March, and that enthusiasm continued throughout the day on Saturday. "The feedback from the customers has been fantastic. They came in, they were elated just to be able to plant their own tree and give back to their own community," Cooper said. She added that the Subaru of Wyoming Valley stock of trees — which were handed out in one-gallon containers filled with soil — were reserved by people from as far away as Mehoopany in north Wyoming County. Cooper said it was not only Subaru customers who came to pick up trees. Members of the non-Subaru-owning public also reserved them. Michael Bednar, of the Back Mountain area, was one of the frequent Subaru shoppers who picked up a tree on Saturday. He said he has been discouraged by the loss of local trees, which are cut down to make way for development projects. Bednar explained that although he is considering the tree pick-up as a celebration of Earth Day — which will be recognized on Tuesday, April 22 — as well, he will not be in charge of his tree's planting location. "That's up to my wife, Joyce," Bednar said. "She picked that particular thing out, so it's going to be up to her to tell me where to get the shovel and where to dig the hole. Due to the excitement surrounding this year's promotion, Cooper said the local Subaru dealership might have to slightly reconsider its approach for Arbor Day 2026. "Maybe next year we'll do 200 trees," she said.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Here's how you can get a free tree for Arbor Day in Central PA
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Subaru as part of an initiative to protect and conserve Earth will be giving free trees away at multiple dealership locations. As part of the Subaru Loves the Earth program the company has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to keep local communities green. Trees are huge factors in health and well-being, but each year roughly 36 million are lost to age, diseases, weather, and production. That's why they're giving away 100,000 trees at participating retailers. Anyone who is interested will have the chance to sign up for a mature and regionally appropriate tree. Could fines for littering in Pennsylvania increase? Here are the local dealerships that are participating in the tree giveaways: Spangler Subaru in Johnstown Spitzer Subaru in DuBois Stocker Subaru in State College Stuckey Subaru in Hollidaysburg Thomas Subaru in Bedford A full list of locations and information on how to register for a tree can be found on the Arbor Day Foundation website. 'At Subaru, we believe what we leave behind is a reflection of who we are. That's why for over two decades, Subaru has been committed to leaving a legacy of protecting and conserving the Earth for future generations,' Subaru said on their website. Caring for anything can be a lot of work, and this includes trees, but that's no reason to not get one. The Arbor Day Foundation provides a comprehensive plan and tips for tree care. So after you're given a tree you can learn where to plant it, what it needs, how much water it needs, how to prune it and more. Through initiatives like this, over 1 million trees have been gifted by Subaru across the nation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
28-03-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Subaru and Gifts for Good Launch National Customer Appreciation Program To Support Nonprofit Causes
CAMDEN, N.J., March 28, 2025 /3BL/ - Subaru of America, Inc. and Gifts for Good® today announced their partnership in a first-of-its-kind national program that transforms customer appreciation into real-world impact. Subaru customers who purchase a new vehicle and return to their participating retailer for a Subaru Love-Encore™ delivery will receive a gift of their choice; each directly benefiting a nonprofit organization or social enterprise that supports people in need, animals, or the environment. Aligning with the automaker's longstanding Love Promise® commitment, this collaboration will drive hundreds of thousands of dollars into high-impact social enterprises and nonprofits nationwide. This program is integrated into the Love-Encore vehicle delivery experience, where new customers are invited back to the retailer 14-60 days after their purchase to meet with a dedicated expert who will answer any questions they have about their new Subaru. As of the program launch, Subaru has become Gifts for Good's largest corporate partner, fueling its ability to support dozens of mission-driven enterprises each year. Troy Poston, Senior Vice President of Sales, Subaru of America, Inc.: 'The commitment that Subaru has for supporting communities across the nation is unparalleled, and partnering with Gifts for Good is a natural extension of our brand and customer experience. We're embedding social impact into every step of the customer journey—whether through waste reduction, animal welfare initiatives, or supporting children in need. It's all part of our mission to do what's right for people and the planet, ensuring that Subaru is More Than a Car Company®, and that our retailers are More Than a Car Dealer.' As a Certified B Corporation, Gifts for Good curates customer appreciation gifts to create impact at every step of the customer experience. All gifts are ethically sourced from vetted social enterprises based in the United States, and each has a tangible impact, allowing the program's social and environmental value to be measured. Eco-friendly gift packaging allows Subaru customers to participate in a circular gifting model by returning their reusable gift packaging, which will be refurbished for future Love-Encore gifts—aligning with the Subaru Loves the Earth® initiative. Physical gifts are shipped from Gifts for Good's fulfillment center at Goodwill Southern California, contributing to job creation and workforce training for those transitioning out of homelessness, formerly incarcerated individuals, and others facing barriers to work. Laura Hertz, CEO of Gifts for Good: 'Subaru's partnership with Gifts for Good is setting a new benchmark for corporate giving and transforming customer appreciation gifts into an opportunity for impact. Enabling customers to choose a physical gift with a direct tie to a worthy cause or to give their gift value to a charity is a unique opportunity. In the first month of the program, we have already seen over 50% of Subaru customers choosing to give their gift value to charity, driving home that this aligns deeply with the values of the Subaru family.' To explore the Subaru Love-Encore gifting program and Subaru's commitment to sustainable, ethical sourcing, visit About Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $320 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 100,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. About Gifts for Good Gifts for Good™ is a leading impact-driven gifting technology company that helps businesses create meaningful corporate gifts that give back. Specializing in products made by nonprofit and social enterprise partners, Gifts for Good makes it easy for companies to integrate giving into employee gifts, client appreciation, and branded merchandise. Since 2017, Gifts for Good™ has partnered with brands such as Google, Microsoft, Zoom and KPMG, benefiting over 3 million people worldwide and contributing over $2.5 million to charity. The company envisions a world where every gift purchased gives back. Learn more at
