At WrenchWay, we have witnessed numerous heartwarming ways in which shops and dealerships are supporting their local communities. From donating school supplies to backing youth programs and engaging in local events, auto and diesel shops across the country and working hard to make a positive impact on their communities.
Community involvement not only aids those in need and attracts more customers but also draws new employees. A recent survey found that 80% of companies saw improved recruitment and reduced turnover due to community engagement.
We encourage the shops we work with to showcase their community efforts on our online forum, Shop Talk, and on social media. Here are some of our favorites!
5 Ways Shops & Dealerships Are Supporting Their Local Community
Harrell & Beverly Transmissions & Auto Repair: Fulfilling Teachers’ Classroom Wishlists
Sanford, FL – Harrell & Beverly Transmissions & Auto Repair went all in this back-to-school season! They compiled wish lists from teachers in their area and promoted the lists to their network to gather more community support. In addition, the H&B team went above and beyond by personally donating to 20 classrooms!
Village Ford: Fundraising for Local Organizations
Dearborn, MI – Village Ford, prioritizes donations to local organizations. They support several dedicated businesses, and in June 2024 alone, their team raised thousands of dollars for the Penrickton Center for Blind Children, a local non-profit.
Parkway Toyota of Boston: Donating to Local High School Auto Program
Boston, MA – Part of the solution to addressing the technician shortage is to support local auto and diesel programs and introduce this industry to young students. Parkway Toyota of Boston understands this and recently donated a car and a transmission to the Somerville High School Auto Program.
Tom Wood Subaru: Delivering Care Kits to Children’s Hospital
Indianapolis, IN –The staff at Tom Wood Subaru had the honor of delivering 80 blankets and patient care kits to children in need at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Year after year, the hospital looks forward to and counts on this donation from the Tom Wood team. Truly inspiring!
Adams Mobile Air: Speaking to Youth About Diesel Careers
Terrell, TX – Check out these future diesel professionals! Adams Mobile Air educated students at Scurry-Rosser Elementary’s first Vehicle Touch-a-Truck Career Day about common industry equipment like cranes, hoses, air tanks, and more. It was an unforgettable day for the students, who took home a sticker for their hard hats too.
Want to See What Else Shops Are Up To?
Check out WrenchWay Shop Talk to see what’s going on at shops and dealerships in your area. Stay up-to-date with industry news, hear from technicians and schools, and get a behind-the-scenes look at shops near you. Plus, if you answer a few poll questions you’ll be automatically entered in our monthly $1,000 giveaways.
