The 2025 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award
We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to our customers, our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.
The 2025 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award recognizes elite Subaru retailer 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 Subaru, 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?
Subaru and our retailers believe in making the world a better place and the Subaru Love Promise is our vision of respecting all people. This is our commitment to show love and respect to our customers and to work to make a positive impact in the world.
How is Yark Subaru dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
Yark Automotive Group is committed to being an good corporate citizen by creating lasting partnerships with organizations dedicated to uplifting the community in which we live. We are proud to be a part of the Subaru Love Promise.
Planned Pethood, Humane Ohio, Lucas County Canine Care & Control, Pets for Vets
Toledo GROWs, Metroparks Toledo
Meadowvale Elementary School, Stranahan Elementary School, Penta Maumee DECA, Keyser Elementary School, Pickett Elementary School
Wood County Office of Aging, Meals on Wheels, Cherry Street Mission
UTMC, Hospice NW Ohio, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Dana Cancer Center
Love Promise Stories from Yark Subaru
Subaru and Yark Subaru 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
Yark Subaru x Greater Toledo Classic Golf Tournament - Mike B - Mike B
Thanks to our partnership with Yark Subaru, the 2025 Greater Toledo Classic was a tremendous success. The annual golf tournament which brings people together, promotes the community & benefits children’s charities in NW Ohio & SE Michigan. Yark Subaru has continued to be a true partner in our mission so we THANK YOU Yark Subaru for your unwavering support and commitment to making the community driven event successful.
Yark Subaru and Team Toledo Triathlon Club - Derek F
At Team Toledo Triathlon Club, community is at the heart of everything we do. Thanks to the generous support of Yark Subaru, our club was able to host multiple open water swim events in 2025, providing over 400 members with a safe and welcoming training environment. With Yark Subaru’s donation, we ensured that each event was staffed with certified lifeguards, clearly marked courses, and a structure that gave swimmers peace of mind—whether they were taking their very first strokes in open water or preparing for elite-level competition. These clinics and training swims have become a cornerstone of our season, fostering confidence, camaraderie, and healthy living. By bringing together novice swimmers and seasoned athletes alike, these events not only improve skills, but also strengthen the fabric of our community. None of this would be possible without the ongoing partnership and commitment of Yark Subaru. Their support makes a lasting impact, helping us deliver safe, memorable, and successful open water swim experiences year after year. From all of us at Team Toledo Triathlon Club—thank you, Yark Subaru, for making waves with us.
Path Finders Camp helps grieving children heal - John L
This summer, dozens of local children gathered at Path Finders Camp in Toledo Ohio, a four-day program presented by Hospice of Northwest Ohio with support from Yark Subaru. Designed for kids between the ages of 6 and 15 who have experienced the loss of a loved one, the camp combines traditional outdoor summer camp activities with grief counseling to help kids learn to process and understand grief and build resilience. This summer, 89 campers enjoyed fishing, volleyball, basketball, soccer, games and art in a supportive environment. Activities were designed to provide a mix of fun and learning, with everything providing a source of comfort and growth. The camp provides a safe, understanding environment where children learn to process emotions, build trust and support one another. Path Finders Camp is provided at no cost to families thanks to the support of generous donors and sponsors like Yark Subaru.
More than a Partnership! - Doy D
There are no words to adequately express how much Planned Pethood appreciates the generosity of Dave Boehm and Yark Subaru. Every year Yark offers top level support of our annual fundraiser, the Paw Hoorah. This acknowledgement of our mission began nearly 20 years ago and has helped us save the lives of thousands of dogs and cats. Dave also graciously includes us in the Share the Love promotion which not only helps us financially but it also helps get our name out in the community. We were blessed with a check for over $18,000, an enormous amount for a non-profit struggling to survive. Chip clinics, adoption events at the dealership…it goes on and on. This is more than a partnership. It’s a friendship. A very valued friendship.
Yark Subaru Helps Connect Kids to Nature - Bethany S
With Yark Subaru’s support, Metroparks Toledo has been able to connect with almost 1,000 children this summer for a week of free nature camp. In partnership with local agencies, Metroparks brings kids from underserved areas to the parks to experience fishing, hiking, canoeing, singing camp songs and exploring nature, often for their first time ever. Through the Connections Camp experience, children learn about their Metroparks, grow a deeper appreciation for the natural environment, and enjoy fun activities that create memories for a lifetime. Thank you to Yark Subaru and the Share the Love Campaign for helping make this possible!
Yark Subaru Teams Up to Support Local Community - Shellee B
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 Toledo, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Yark Subaru 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 Yark Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/23/2025, Yark Subaru donated 204 shoes/socks to United Way of Greater Toledo. 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.
Yark Subaru Makes Heartland Experience Possible - Kristen C
This season, Dream Park 13U set their hearts on traveling to Elizabethtown Kentucky to participate in The Ripken Experience® – one of youth baseball’s signature week-long tournaments. These tournaments have made a name for themselves across the country by offering young players a chance to feel seen and appreciated, while experiencing opportunities they may not otherwise be exposed to. From state-of-the-art facilities and responsive, supportive staff to a former MLB star leading and participating in skills competitions, this incredible group of talented athletes and their families were able to make memories that will last a lifetime while doing what they love. An experience made possible thanks to the support and generosity of Yark Subaru. Thank you for helping to bring our boys to the Heartland!
Open Water Swim Clinics made possible by Yark Subaru - Derek F
Yark Subaru continued as the title sponsor for our club's Open Water Swim events in 2024. Their generous contribution made it possible to create a safe and well-supported open water environment, allowing over 400 local athletes to train effectively. Our collaboration with Yark Subaru has boosted visibility for our sport and expanded the reach of our open water swimming events, drawing participants from outside our usual triathlete audience. Offering open water swimming in the community not only helps local athletes improve their skills but also builds their confidence.
Yark Subaru helps grieving kids - John L
In 2024, Yark Subaru sponsored the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Path Finders Camp. Nearly 100 campers were able to experience this annual multi-day camp for grieving children and teens, providing opportunities to interact with others who have experienced similar losses - in a safe, fun and supportive environment. Groups were led by licensed counselors/social workers and trained volunteers. In addition to learning skills to understand, process and heal, our kids enjoyed super fun summer activities and were able to forge friendships with others who have had similar experiences. We are grateful for the Yark Subaru support that helps brighten the lives of these kids today, while helping to ensure brighter futures.
2024 Subaru Loves to Care & LLS Blanket Delivery - Hanna D
This year Yark Subaru partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and their local hospital through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. This partnership involved delivering blankets, patient care kits, and messages of hope to cancer patients. On Monday, June 24th, Yark Subaru personally delivered these items to patients. The local hospital warmly received this incredible act of generosity. Thank you to everyone at Yark Subaru. This year, Yark Subaru has also opted to support the LLS Urgent Need Program, Pediatric which will provide five pediatric cancer households with financial relief to help offset non-medical costs associated with treatment, such as transportation, food, housing, utilities, etc.
