Virginia's auto dealers aren't just selling cars; they're investing in the Commonwealth. Every month, we're highlighting the positive impact auto dealers are making in their communities. From charitable giving to community service, these stories showcase how local dealerships go above and beyond to support their teams and their neighborhoods:
Sheehy Lexus of Richmond – Supporting Children's Museum of Richmond
Pohanka Honda – Finding homes for fur-babies
Richmond Ford West – Helping students discover their passions
Strosnider Chevrolet – Hosted Service Technician Competition for local high schools
Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg – Donating to great causes such as The Great Train Race
Shifting Gears Spotlight - Carter Myers Automotive
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Carter Myers Automotive dealers have been active this April!
Charlottesville raised $800 and filled 3 school buses with supplies for Journey, Burley, and Buford Middle Schools — all powered by a “pie a manager” fundraiser! 
Richmond Dealerships supported Thomas Dale High School’s athletics and fine arts programs, hosted local teens for career night 
, and donated $1,500 in art displays, plus a raffle prize benefiting scholarships.
Martinsburg Dealerships donated $7,500 dollars across all 5 Berkeley County High Schools — a huge win for students.
Lynchburg CDJR & Hyundai raised $400 for Boonsboro Elementary and even had team members read to classrooms
Honda of Lynchburg raised $895 in supplies for Perrymont Elementary
Subaru of Winchester raised $1,050 through scrap recycling, employee giving, and partner donations
Honda of Winchester brought in $1,141.41 for school drives
Hyundai of Winchester delivered a 3-ft box of supplies to Frederick Douglas Elementary
Williamsburg Ford donated $1,000 to Stonehouse Elementary + $143 in employee donations worth of supplies
Rocky Mount Toyota gifted $1,200 in locally authored books to 12 elementary schools during Read Across America
Valley Dealerships raised $930.55 in round-ups across five stores, plus team donations. Their delivery to Wenonah Elementary included a surprise box of brand-new sneakers 
— a perfect fit for the gym and resource closet!
