Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: October

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Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: October 2027

Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars; they’re investing in the Commonwealth. As October brings cooler days and a renewed focus on community, dealerships across Virginia continue to support local families, strengthen nonprofit partnerships, and champion causes that make a lasting difference. From fighting food insecurity to supporting children, animals, and families facing health challenges, this month’s stories highlight the many ways dealers are shifting gears for good. 

🍎🥫 Fighting Hunger and Supporting Local Families

  • West Point Ford

West Point Ford is helping tackle food insecurity through its Fill A Ford Food Drive, benefiting Feed More and supporting efforts to provide essential resources to families in need.

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  • Sheehy Ford of Ashland

Through Ford’s Fill a Truck initiative, Sheehy Ford of Ashland is collecting food donations for Ashland Christian Emergency Service (ACES), helping connect local families with essential support.

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🐾❤️ Supporting Animals in Need

  • Flow Subaru of Charlottesville

Flow Subaru of Charlottesville launched a Subaru Loves Pets donation drive, collecting pet food, treats, toys, and other supplies to help care for animals in the local community.

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Priority Toyota team delivering a check to Norfolk SPCA Adoption Center & Veterinary Clinics.

 

  • Priority Toyota Chesapeake

Priority Toyota Chesapeake delivered a $5,000 donation to the Norfolk SPCA Adoption Center & Veterinary Clinics, supporting the organization’s work to care for animals and help them find loving forever homes across Hampton Roads.

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  • Beyer Subaru

Beyer Subaru welcomed local rescue pets through its Subaru Loves Pets adoption event, helping connect shelter animals with families ready to give them a loving home.

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💛🏥 Investing in Children’s Health and Well-Being

  • Mercedes-Benz of Virginia Beach

Celebrating 32 years of Champions for Kids, Mercedes-Benz of Virginia Beach continues its longstanding commitment to supporting children and helping build brighter futures through community giving.

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  • CMA’s Williamsburg Ford

Through its Fuel the Fight campaign, CMA’s Williamsburg Ford is helping families receiving care at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD) with travel and vehicle repair expenses, easing some of the logistical and financial challenges that come with a child’s medical care.

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CMA’s Williamsburg Ford supporting the CHKD Fuel the Fight campaign to help cover travel and vehicle repair costs so families can focus on medical care.

🎗️⛳ Championing Health and Youth Development

  • Danville Toyota

Danville Toyota served as a presenting sponsor of the Danville Pittsylvania Cancer Association’s Colors of Cancer event, helping support individuals and families navigating the challenges of cancer.

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  • Priority Toyota Springfield

Priority Toyota Springfield sponsored the Young Marines R. Lee Ermey Memorial Golf Tournament, supporting an event that raises funds for a youth program focused on leadership, responsibility, and community service.

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🏫🚗 Investing in Local Schools

  • Shelor Motor Mile

Through a Chevy Back to School Test Drive event, Gilbert Linkous Elementary School earned $500 to support its PTA. With this latest contribution, the school has received $2,000 through Salem Motor Mile Chevrolet, demonstrating the value of continued investment in local education.

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