Lester Glenn Cares | Community Outreach & Involvement
Lester Glenn Subaru Community Involvement
Monthly Donation Drive
For this year, Lester Glenn Subaru will be picking a different charity each month to partner with
Since 1956, Lester Glenn Auto Group and Lester Glenn Subaru has operated with a core set of values focused on customer service and community involvement.
Throughout the years, the Lester Glenn Family of Automotive Dealerships has been proud to participate in and support local events, fundraisers and organizations in our community through the Lester Glenn Cares Community Involvement Initiative. From sponsored charity golf outings, to holding fundraisers in our store, to annual giving, to providing items for auction, we are proud to play a small role in supporting the amazing nonprofit organizations in our community.
Scroll down to learn more about our charity of the month as well as those of previous months!
CHARITY OF THE MONTH
Lester Glenn Subaru is proud to announce that we have partnered with the Fulfill of Toms River to host a food drive in our showroom!
All donations will be donated to Fulfill in support of its dedication to change lives in our community for the better.
Items can be dropped off at our Lester Glenn Subaru showroom located at 1501 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755!
PREVIOUS CHARITIES
February
Operation Yellow Ribbon
For the month of February, Lester Glenn Subaru partnered with Operation Yellow Ribbon.Throughout the month, the Lester Glenn Subaru team collected donated supplies that were shipped to our active military members serving overseas. Thanks to everyone's support, we were able to completely fill a Subaru Ascent with donated items!
Operation Yellow Ribbon is a nonprofit, NJ-based organization whose mission is supporting our troops serving overseas through the collection of donated supplies as well as facilitating welcome home events for local veterans.
March
Your Grandmother's Cupboard
For the month of March, Lester Glenn Subaru partnered with Your Grandmother's Cupboard. All items collected at our donation drive were donated to Your Grandmother's Cupboard whose mission it is to help meet the needs of the homeless, working poor, seniors, children, and any of those in need. With all the support, we were able to fill a Subaru Outback with donated items!
Your Grandmother's Cupboard is a non-profit organization established by people who recognize the needs of those living in poverty. They envisioned it as a means of providing the homeless and others living in poverty with clothing and common items they need to maintain good health and hygiene but often can't afford.
April
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
For the month of April, Lester Glenn Subaru partnered with Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. All items collected at our donation drive were donated to Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge to help support its dedication to preserving New Jersey's wildlife and habitats through education, conservation and rehabilitation. Thanks to everyone's support, we were able to fill a Subaru Forester with donated items!Â
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving New Jersey's wildlife and habitats. The refuge consists of 171 wooded acres, which include a Nature Center, an outdoor Wildlife Housing Area, and a Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital, located on the edge of the Pine Barrens.
May
The Hope Center
For the month of May, Lester Glenn Subaru partnered with The Hope Center. Throughout the month, the Lester Glenn Subaru team collected donations in support of The Hope Centers mission to help those in crisis by helping to provide for their basic human needs while also empowering each person to achieve their greatest level of self-sufficiency.
The Hope Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is that of serving individuals and families in crisis by helping to provide for their basic human needs while also empowering each person to achieve their greatest level of self-sufficiency.
June
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
For the month of June, Lester Glenn Subaru partnered with the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Throughout the month, the Lester Glenn Subaru team collected donations in support of its dedication to helping individuals fight cancer. With all the support, the Lester Glenn Subaru team was able to fill a Subaru Outback with boxes of donated items!
The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is New Jersey's only National Cancer Institute (NCI) - designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Their internationally recognized team of physicians and researchers work together to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention.
July
Marty's Place - Senior Dog Sanctuary
For the month of July, Lester Glenn Subaru partnered with the Marty's Place - Senior Dog Sanctuary. Throughout the month, the Lester Glenn Subaru team collected donations in support of its commitment to caring for senior dogs.
Providing old friends with a loving home for life.
Marty's Place is located in Upper Freehold Township, and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of senior dogs and ensuring that older dogs, whose owners can no longer care for them, will have a safe and loving forever home.
August
Small Miracles
For the month of August, Lester Glenn Subaru partnered with the Small Miracles. Throughout the month, the Lester Glenn Subaru team collected donations in support of its mission to create positive experiences for pediatric oncology patients.
Small Miracles is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization created by Jordyn Small during her own diagnosis and treatment. During this time, she saw that items donated were geared more toward younger children. Jordyn wanted to create something special that would recognize the teenagers who are going through their own treatments by creating treatment bags that would help enhance their lives in a positive way.
September
Ocean's Harbor House
For the month of September, Lester Glenn Subaru partnered with the Ocean's Harbor House. Throughout the month, the Lester Glenn Subaru team collected donations in support of its mission of providing shelter, support, and services to runaway and homeless youth..
Ocean's Harbor House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency located in Toms River, NJ. It was founded in June 1995 by a group of concerned citizens and community leaders to address the needs of homeless, runaway and abandoned youth in crisis. Over the years, Ocean's Harbor House has evolved in its mission of helping youth in crisis to also focusing on prevention and empowerment. The organization aims to help those in need to fully understand their potential by learning skills that empower them to build successful lives, relationships, and futures.
 
October
Jersey Cares
For the month of October, Lester Glenn Subaru partnered with the Jersey Cares. Throughout the month, the Lester Glenn Subaru team collected donations of new and gently used Halloween costumes to help bring imagination and magic to life for children living in New Jersey during the Halloween season.
Jersey Cares is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations to help meet their mission. Jersey Cares has numerous opportunities throughout the year where people can support their work and volunteer their time.
Donation Drive Gallery
Take a look at pictures from our donation drives!
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