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 retailers 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 DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh, 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.
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.
What is the Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment?
At DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh, we believe in being a positive force in our commuity, 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 initatives that help support and protect people, pets, and our planet.
Subaru and its retailers partner with Operation Warm® to visit local homeless shelters and support agencies to provide children with brand-new necessities like coats, shoes, and socks.
Community
Providing comfort, hope, and confidence to children in urgent need.
Subaru and its retailers partner with Operation Warm®️ to visit local homeless shelters and support agencies to provide children with brand-new necessities like coats, shoes, and socks.
These essential items not only help keep children protected, warm, and dry, they can also have a significant impact on a child’s mental and emotional well-being.
Through this partnership and other historical Subaru Loves to Help efforts, Subaru and retailers like us will have supported over 1 million children and adults in urgent need nationwide.
At Subaru, we believe what we leave behind is a reflection of who we are.
Environment
At Subaru, we believe what we leave behind is a reflection of who we are. That's why Subaru and our retailers partner with the Arbor Day Foundation (TM) to provide and distribute 100,000 regionally appropriate trees across the country. We're proud to establish the largest corporate tree distribution ever. Through this and other Subaru Loves the Earth initiatives, Subaru and our retailers have helped distribute and plant over 1.1 million trees.
Subaru believes we should all have a chance to lead a healthy life.
Health
Subaru believes we should all have a chance to lead a healthy life. That's why for the past 10 years, Subaru and its retailers like us have partnered with Blood Cancer United® and our local hospital or cancer treatment center to give warm blankets and encouraging messages of hope, written by our staff and customers to support patients facing cancer. Through our efforts during this decade-long partnership, we've supported nearly 500,000 cancer patients nationwide. Together, we are proud to be Blood Cancer United's largest automotive donor.
Subaru and its retailers, like us, are continuing our support of education and high-needs schools in our communities through Subaru Loves Learning(R) by providing teachers across the country with funding to purchase the school supplies and resources they know are needed to help students thrive in the classroom.
Education
Subaru and its retailers, like us, are continuing our support of education and high-needs schools in our communities through Subaru Loves Learning(R) by providing teachers across the country with funding to purchase the school supplies and resources they know are needed to help students thrive in the classroom. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and its retailers have supported more than 950,000 students nationwide and are proud to be their largest corporate supporter.
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home.
Pets
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home. That's why retailers like us partner with our local animal welfare organization every October to provide direct financial assistance through a grant distributed by the ASPCA® and host pet events to help animals find loving homes. Through our partnership with local and national organizations, Subaru has donated over $70 million, supporting the rescue, adoption, and health of over 700,000 animals. We're proud to be the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA.
Subaru and its retailers believe in giving back to our communities.
The Subaru Share the Love ® Event
Subaru and its retailers believe in giving back to our communities. That's why for every new vehicle sold or leased during the Subaru Share the Love event, Subaru and its retailers, like us, makes a donation to national charities that our owners care about and to over 2,700 local charities where Subaru owners live and work.
Now, after 17 years, Subaru and our retailers have donated nearly $320 million to charity all to give back and to make the world a better place.
How is DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh Dedicated Locally to the Love Promise?
DELLA Subaru is committed to taking care of our customers the best we can, and giving back to the local community. We have many happy customers who trust us to take extraordinary care of them, their family, and their friends. We also host a variety of events throughout the year that benefit the community. Such as the pet adoption we had at our store this past October, partnering with the YMCA as our local charity for Subaru's share the love event, and many other events we participate in.
Adirondack Animal Shelter
Bottle drive for kids Christmas | YMCA
School Supply Donation
Blankets for Stop Domestic Violence
Love Promise Stories from DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh
Subaru and DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh 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.
The Lasting Impact of DELLA’s Share the Love Commitment to Our Community - justin I.
Over the past five years, DELLA Subaru Share the Love event has been more than a generous donor to the Plattsburgh YMCA—they have been a true partner in shaping a stronger, healthier community. Their investment has touched hundreds of families, especially in the areas of youth sports, child care, and summer camp programs, ensuring that every child, regardless of financial circumstance, has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and belong. One of the clearest examples of Share the Love impact can be seen on our playing fields and in our gyms. Youth sports at the YMCA are about more than competition—they are about building teamwork, confidence, and character. Thanks to DELLA’s Share the Love support, we have been able to expand opportunities for children to participate in basketball, soccer, tee ball, and more. For many of these kids, stepping onto the court or field is not only their first experience with organized sports, but also a chance to build lifelong friendships and healthy habits. Parents frequently share that their children come home from practices and games not just excited about the sport itself, but also more confident, more disciplined, and more connected. Child care is another area where Share the Love generosity has made a tremendous difference. In today’s world, reliable, safe, and nurturing child care is a lifeline for working families. At the Plattsburgh YMCA, we serve children as young as six weeks old through our Bright Beginnings program and continue to support families with afterschool and school-age care. DELLA’s ongoing commitment helps us keep these programs accessible through our financial assistance program, which ensures that no family is turned away because of their ability to pay. For parents, this means peace of mind knowing their children are safe and cared for while they work. For children, it means a warm, supportive environment where they can learn, play, and grow. Summer camp is often described as the highlight of the year for local kids—and thanks to Share the Love, more children than ever have been able to experience it. From swimming and outdoor adventures to arts, crafts, and team-building challenges, our camps provide a safe and exciting space for kids to discover who they are and what they can do. Share the Love support through financial assistance has allowed children from families facing financial challenges to attend camp, giving them the chance to make memories, build resilience, and develop leadership skills. Many parents have told us that their children return from camp more confident, independent, and full of joy—benefits that extend well beyond the summer months. What makes Share the Love contributions even more meaningful is their community-first approach. They understand that supporting the YMCA is not just about funding programs—it’s about investing in people, families, and the future of our region. Their partnership has helped the YMCA remain a place where everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background, or income. For five years, DELLA’s Share the Love generosity has been a steady hand, opening doors for children and families who otherwise might not have had these opportunities. Their belief in the YMCA’s mission has strengthened our ability to serve, grow, and adapt to the community’s needs. Simply put, DELLA Subaru Share the Love impact is felt every day—in the laughter of children on the basketball court, the smiles of campers on summer afternoons, and the relief of parents who know their children are in good hands.
Peru Primary School - Kasey S.
Peru Primary School is celebrating the generous support of DELLA Subaru, whose recent donation through the “Share the Love” program has brought joy, engagement, and meaningful learning tools to its young students. Serving over 400 children in grades Prekindergarten through Second, Peru Primary is known for its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its learners. Teachers and staff work tirelessly to create enriching educational experiences tailored to students’ varied backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities. Thanks to DELLA Subaru’s contribution, students were recently treated to a variety of new classroom resources and incentives. Highlights include the chance to "adopt" a plush pet during a popular pet unit, baby chick-themed prizes just in time for spring break, and a collection of educational games and read-aloud books. The donation also helped fund personalized visual schedules and communication tools that support students with specific learning needs. The impact of the donation has been deeply felt across the building. The partnership between Peru Primary and DELLA Subaru highlights the powerful role that community support can play in advancing educational opportunities for young learners.
SUBARU LOVES TO CARE WITH THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY - Terry B.
Since 2016, Subaru and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) have partnered through the Subaru Loves to Care program to deliver comfort to patients battling blood cancer. This year DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh continued that tradition by delivering 80 blankets, 10 patient care kits, and messages of hope to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center. These meaningful gifts help provide warmth and encouragement to patients during treatment, and serve as a reminder that they are supported by a caring community. LLS is proud to partner with DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh and grateful for their continued commitment to making a difference in the lives of blood cancer patients.
Blankets for our patients - Kerry H.
Warmth and Hope: Della Subaru's Gift to FitzPatrick Cancer Center On a bright summer afternoon, the team from Della Subaru arrived at the UVM Health Network – CVPH FitzPatrick Cancer Center with arms full of compassion. The team delivered dozens of soft blankets and care packages to patients undergoing treatment. Part of the Subaru Loves to Care program, each blanket and care package was specially wrapped and symbolized more than just warmth—it was a gesture of solidarity and hope. The staff at FitzPatrick Cancer Center expressed deep gratitude, noting how such acts of kindness uplift both patients and caregivers alike. As the blankets were distributed, smiles of appreciation filled the room—proof that even the simplest gifts can make a profound impact.
DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh 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 DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/17/2025, DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh donated 120 coats to United Way of the Adirondack 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.
What a difference a blanket can make in someone’s heart - Kerry H.
For the past 5 years, DELLA Subaru has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Fitzpatrick Cancer Treatment Center through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. The partnership has involved delivering blankets, patient care kits, and messages of hope to cancer patients since 2019. On July 18, 2024 some amazing representatives from DELLA Subaru personally delivered these items to patients in treatment. There were smiles all around. They bring so much comfort and warmth.
Cans for Kids - TJ R.
We would like to thank Subaru for your continued support to our fundraiser “Cans for Kids”. Your dedication to this program helps turn bottles and cans into toys for our local children in need for this holiday season. We cannot thank you enough! Once again we appreciate this continued partnership and look forward to continuing to work together to make sure no child goes without!??
Noodle Loves Subaru - Wendy T.
The North Country Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NCSPCA) in Essex County, NY, provides refuge for cats and dogs who have been surrendered, abandoned or abused. Our mission is to relieve their suffering and create a community in which animals are respected and valued. This is our third year partnering with Della Subaru and we couldn't be happier. It's one of our favorite events. The people at Della Subaru always go above and beyond for us. Noodle enjoyed the event so much and even posed showing his love for Subaru!
SUMMER FUN THANKS TO DELLA - justin i.
For the past 5 years we have been a partner with DELLA Share the Love. Each year through there generous donation we are able to support families and youth in our community to attend the YMCA and all its offerings. The YMCA summers camps see approximately 700-800 individual campers throughout the summer- and many are receiving a scholarship to attend. We couldn't do the great work we do without the help of DELLA and the Share the love campaign. The DELLA family is community minded and all about helping support our neighbors. Thank you DELLA Subaru
Love Promise - blanket donation - Kerry H.
Our local DELLA Subaru team delivered blankets to patients receiving treatment at the UVM Health Network - CVPH FitzPatrick Cancer Center. This is such a special way to show people that they are cared about, when they need to hear it the most. Thank you, Subaru!
DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh Partners With The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Daniela V.
Every three minutes, a person in the U.S is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma - blood cancers that often requires patients to endure difficult treatments that leave them feeling weak, cold, and isolated. Since 2016, Subaru has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) to provide warmth, love, and relief by delivering over 230,000 blankets along with patient care kits and encouraging messages of hope. DELLA Subaru of Plattsburgh delivered 80 blankets and 10 patient care kits to UVM Health Network - CVPH FitzPatrick Cancer Center. We are proud to continue this partnership and look forward to many years to come. Thank you all for your continued support to our patients!
Della Subaru Really Loves Pets - Wendy B.
The North Country Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NCSPCA) located in Essex County, NY, provides refuge for cats and dogs who have been surrendered, abandoned or abused. Our mission is to relieve their suffering and create a community in which animals are respected and valued. We are a no-kill shelter that gives each animal individual attention, medical treatment and compassionate daily care until a loving home can be found. We were thrilled to once again be able to partner with Della Subaru for a recent adoption event. The entire Della family and staff are great to work with. Their dedication to community and what matters shows in everything that they do. From them placing pet water bowls throughout the dealership to staff stepping in and helping us in any way that they could. We had a great event this year with a number of adoptions! Thank you, Della!!!
Building Healthier Communities - Jackie V.
Hudson Headwaters Health Network, a nonprofit organization, has served the Adirondack and North Country regions of Upstate New York since 1981. Our mission has remained the same throughout: to provide the best health care and access to that care for everyone in our communities. We are honored to be selected as the Plattsburgh hometown charity for the Subaru Share the Love® event for the third year in a row. Thank you, Della Subaru, for helping to ensure that access to affordable health care remains in our communities. Together, we are truly building healthier communities.
DELLA Subaru's LOVE for MOMOT - Tracie M.
The Arthur P. Momot Elementary School is one of three elementary schools within the Plattsburgh City School District. The Momot school population is comprised of approximately 375 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5, housed in a one-story brick building. The parents, staff, and community of Momot Elementary School work closely together to provide a healthy, nurturing educational environment for our students. We are a highly qualified and experienced faculty/staff that provide an educational experience which engages students and creates a family friendly environment. All of our students receive free breakfast and lunch. We are a Title I Elementary School, which by federal law provides funding to schools with high numbers or high percentages of students from low-income families. We at Momot work to provide all children opportunities to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps. We believe that each child is fully capable of learning. Our shared vision is to provide an environment where students develop a desire to achieve excellence in all aspects of their academic, social, emotional, and physical life. Our goal is to enable all students to become contributing members of the global community. We believe success depends on our collaborative efforts and continued commitment to our children. DELLA Subaru is only .4 miles away from our school. They are wonderful supporters! The school and DELLA are connected in many ways, we have children of employees, they serve our families, and we both operate in the heart of the Momot community. DELLA employees understand the community and share their love with Momot Elementary School! They help us achieve our motto…The Momot Way: Every Child, Every Day, Every Way! We appreciate that our community partners value our school and our families. Thank you for Sharing Subaru Love!
Cans For Kids - TJ R.
The Plattsburgh City Police just would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to Della Subaru in Plattsburgh. The staff at Della have consistently supported our annual Cans for Kids event. They collect bottles and cans all year long to help fundraise for this event. All the proceeds from this go to our local Christmas Bureau to make sure all kids have something under their tree on Christmas morning. Thank you!
Plattsburgh Della Subaru Shares the Love for other year at the local YMCA - Justin I.
For the 5th year Della Subaru Shares the Love with our community. The Plattsburgh YMCA is all about community since 1886. In 2018 Della partnered with our YMCA and has been supporting children and familes each year with the generous Subaru Share the Love® Event . At the Plattsburgh YMCA no one is turned away because of their economic status. Whether it’s for child care, membership or other programs, the Y can reduce our fees to make them more affordable for those that would not normally be able to afford them. We do this by the generosity of people and businesses in our community to donate. 1,000s of children, families and seniors are able to participate because of Della Subaru. We get applications from hard working families each week that are pay check to pay check but desperately need our child care programs to be able to work and support their families. Share the Love does just that. We are honored to be their local charity and look forward to serving more of our community for years to come.
Adopt A Classroom - Heidi S.
Our school, Rouses Point Elementary was chosen by Della Subaru, Plattsburgh, NY for Adopt A Classroom. This was a very unexpected honor. Six classroom teachers were given an amount of $500 each to spend on their classroom/students. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, our schools are back to "normal." Teachers utilized this monetary resource to create reading areas where students can now gather to read and share the love of literature. Items to make their learning environment more appealing included a large rug, reading cushions, and new books. In addition, some teachers chose to purchase various resources that they can use to build family engagement in after school activities. Another classroom teacher bought additional books to promote reading and build her classroom library. Items were also purchased to promote positive reinforcement of behaviors within the classroom. Thank you Della Subaru for making this happen for our school. Your commitment to our community of learners is greatly appreciated! Thank you
Subaru Loves Pets - WBT - Wendy T.
Della Subaru invited the North Country SPCA to partner on a recent adoption event. Throughout the enter planning process and during the event, Della's staff were so accommodating, helpful and gracious. Always a smile on their faces and an offer to help. Not only did they provide us with a great area to feature the animals, but you could tell that they truly loved the animals and wanted to help with our mission. Della Subaru is more than a business. They truly want to make a difference in the community.
Cans For Kids - Cpl. Tralane R.
We would like to thank the staff at Della Subaru for their ongoing support for our “Cans for Kids” event. The Subaru staff collects bottles and cans all year to donate to our bottle drive. With their donation we are able to purchase Christmas toys to be donated to local children in need. We appreciate their continued support to help make Christmas special for all children!
YMCA is for All - Subaru is for All - Amy K.
In 2020, I lost a young family member to suicide. Elliot was a kind soul who was up against so many of the struggles high schoolers faced during COVID: isolation, loneliness, fear, and in his case, cultural and societal pushback against his gender transition. His loss was and continues to be deeply felt. I will not forget the day I came to the Plattsburgh YMCA and saw a beautiful statement boldly applied to the main stairway. Each step created a rainbow of inclusion. All welcome. All religions. All genders. All ages. All levels of ability. The YMCA is truly committed to being a safe place for everyone in our community. I took a photograph of the stairway and texted it to Elliot's friends. I sent this message with it, "I just wanted you to see that the world is shifting gears a little at a time. I know it probably feels slow, and there may be days that you feel you're up against the proverbial "it". I want you to know that there are safe spaces for you out there. There are people who have your back." They responded positively to my text as young people often do; with sentences comprised of emoji's. In the two years since (and the many before), the YMCA has done so much to help working families who need childcare, change kids' lives with camp experiences and help people with disabilities have better access to the facilities and to Y programs. They've made efforts to be inclusive and to send the message that the YMCA is for all. Della Subaru has contributed more than $50,000 to our YMCA locally and I know firsthand how those dollars create scholarship opportunities. Subaru continues to invest in our community in ways that touch so many people's lives indiscriminately and in such meaningful ways. Thank you, Della Subaru, for focusing your charitable work on community programs that are truly for all!!
+Della Subaru Plattsburgh, New York Loves Pets - Shirley M.
Della Subaru, Plattsburgh, N.Y. Subaru Loves Pets Initiative hosted the North Country Animal Shelter Malone, N.Y. to their dealership October 23, 2021. They sponsored the Animal Shelter for the Subaru Loves Pets Month of October adopt a Shelter Pet. Subaru retailers support animal welfare organizations in Saving Shelter Pets through adoptions. During the Month, Della collected Many donations of food, toys, blankets and cleaning supplies for the shelter. On the 23rd Della Staff Shaelynn, Casey and others invited the Shelter to bring to the Dealership pets available for adoption. The children enjoyed the day playing with the Puppies, Kittens, and entering a coloring contest. Prizes won by all.. We had a guest give a presentation on all the ways to keep a pet happy and healthy in life. That life without quality and love is no way for a pet to live. Then too children love telling stories on the pets they have or had. It was a very exciting and fun day for all. It gave an opportunity to talk to a number of potential families looking to adopt. Adoption Applications were taken from all those interested. It is interesting to note I purchased my first Subaru in 2009. I have driven it to and from the shelter many times. When I'm in my Subaru I know I will get to the shelter, each call, rescue and home again. It has carried many pets to and from veterinary visits. Many from being abandoned when families moved and left them behind. Many from cruel living conditions. A lady that rescues and cares for abandoned cats and kittens also has a Subaru Forester for use in her rescue work. Neither of us knew anything about the Subaru Loves Pets Initiative prior to our purchase. What we did know is it would get us to and from where we needed to be.
Gus the Underdog Guest of Honor - Holly M.
Gus is a 7 month old Great Dane/ Labrador Retriever mix who was invited by Shaelynn Holland to be the Guest Of Honor for the adoption event that took place on October 23rd. He was the perfect Guest of Honor to represent the Underdogs that Subaru focused on this year. I was truly honored to bring him out to meet people and educate them on dogs with disabilities, and how they make a wonderful addition to any family willing to put in the work. Gus was born on April 8th and had always been different from the rest of his siblings. He had to be bottle fed, and could never quite learn how to fully walk on his own. He was tiny compared to the rest, so they called him Tiny Tim. Since I took him in, he has had X-rays and bloodwork which has shown nothing wrong. Unfortunately I do not have the funds to get him an MRI of his brain and spine to see what is wrong. Cornell University suggested a steroid trial and a rehabilitation specialist. I am currently searching for a good Rehab center here in NY to take a look at him and to help train me on how I can help him move his limbs better. He can move all 4 limbs but he is weak. He cannot stand or sit on his own, although at times I have seen him sit on his knees for a few seconds. He also cannot wag his tail or control his bladder. Gus loves to eat, and is he ever messy!! Gus is a very special pup who is full of life and love! He loves meeting new people and animals, and just wants everyone to be his friend! Anyone who has had the opportunity to meet Gus has completely adored him! He has touched many people’s lives with his story of struggle and being different, yet so determined to live a normal life. His story hit near Tampa, Florida where a man named John heard about him and through John’s organization called RUCK9, Gus got a wheelchair donated to him! Since receiving his wheelie, Gus has been able to live his best life! You can follow Gus on Facebook at “Sweet Gus’ Extraordinary Life” to learn more about him, watch him live his best life running in his wheelchair or playing with his friends, and see any updates I post!
Cans for Kids - TJ R.
Thank you to Subaru for helping our local police department collect bottles and cans. We in turn take the proceeds of these efforts to purchase toys to donate to the Clinton County Christmas Bureau. By doing this Subaru is helping us provide Christmas toys for our needy area children. We believe that the holiday season should be a joyous one and that every child should have a gift to open Christmas morning. Thank you Subaru for helping us help others! We sure do make a great team together!
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