The 2025 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award
We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.
The 2025 Subaru Love Promise 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 Haddad Subaru of St. Albans dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
Haddad Subaru of St Albans is committed to being a strong and supportive community member. We will lead the way with our support of local community charities and other organizations that provide benefits and support to St Albans. We believe, by doing our part, we can make the community a better place for everyone.
Franklin County Animal Rescue
Green Up Vermont
Fletcher Elementary School, St Albans City School, Swanton School
Spectrum Youth Services, Martha's Community Kitchen
Northwestern Medical Center
Love Promise Stories from Haddad Subaru of St. Albans
Subaru and Haddad Subaru of St. Albans 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
Slam T1D - Steve D
Recently, we had the opportunity to help support a great cause, Slam T1D. SLAMT1D, Inc. is excited to host its first-ever Fall Classic WIFFLE Ball Tournament! This inaugural one-day tournament will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the historic Little Fenway Complex in Essex, VT. Just like our legendary Vermont Summer Classic, the Fall Classic brings together players of all skill levels for an unforgettable weekend of competition, camaraderie, and fun. Proceeds from the Fall Classic will benefit the University of Vermont Childrens Hospital and SLAMT1D. The following is a thank you letter from the team we supported, in particular, a young man battling Type1 Diabetes. Hey Steve, Haddad Subaru of St Albans played a major part in what were without a doubt the happiest days of my life! The Wild Wifflers would be extremely sunburnt if it wasn't for Haddad's awesome tent. Furthermore, because of your generous donation, we have been invited back next year! I've truly never had so much fun in my life! During opening night on Friday, I stood with my hat over my heart as the national anthem started. I looked around, and thought I was in a dream. I hope everybody gets to experience joy like that at some point in their life. We had the best time of our lives, all while supporting a great cause. Best, Ian
Haddad Subaru of St. Albans Teams Up to Support Local Community - Nate R
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 St. Albans, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Haddad Subaru of St. Albans 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 Haddad Subaru of St. Albans have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/14/2025, Haddad Subaru of St. Albans donated 120 coats to St. Albans Early Learning Center. 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.
A Promise of Comfort: Subaru Loves to Care in St. Albans - Steve D
In the heart of St. Albans, Vermont, compassion often travels on four wheels. This summer, that compassion arrived wrapped in warmth and hope as Haddad Subaru of St. Albans and Subaru of America joined forces for a mission rooted in love, community, and care. As part of the Subaru Loves to Care initiative, they partnered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to deliver comfort to patients at Northwestern Medical Center who are courageously fighting cancer. For Subaru, love is more than a marketing slogan—it’s a promise. A promise to support communities, uplift the vulnerable, and share kindness wherever it's needed most. Through the Subaru Loves to Care program, dealerships across the nation are empowered to reach out and stand beside patients and families during some of their most difficult journeys. At Haddad Subaru, that promise took on special meaning. Early on a sunny June morning, the team from Haddad Subaru arrived at Northwestern Medical Center with a delivery that carried more than just supplies—it carried heart. Partnering with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, they brought cozy, high-quality blankets and handwritten messages of encouragement to patients undergoing cancer treatment. These simple yet powerful gifts represented more than warmth; they symbolized hope, compassion, and solidarity. The donation included dozens of blankets—each one a gentle reminder that patients are not alone in their fight. Alongside the blankets, heartfelt notes from Subaru customers and employees brought words of strength and love, connecting strangers through shared humanity. In St. Albans, the ripple of that national movement touched lives in a uniquely local way. It was a beautiful example of how corporate responsibility, local business, and heartfelt community care can intersect. Through Subaru’s commitment and Haddad Subaru’s local involvement, the Subaru Loves to Care event became more than a campaign—it became a promise fulfilled. As the blankets were handed out and smiles exchanged, one thing was clear: love isn’t just something Subaru talks about—it’s something they deliver, one patient, one blanket, and one heartfelt promise at a time.
Sharing Warmth with Martha’s Community Kitchen - Steve D
Since 1984, Martha’s Community Kitchen in St. Albans, Vermont, has stood as a beacon of compassion—offering one hot, nourishing meal each day to anyone in need. For over four decades, their unwavering mission has brought comfort, dignity, and hope to countless individuals facing hardship. In 2025, that mission is being embraced and uplifted through the Subaru Share the Love® Event. Thanks to the heartfelt generosity of Haddad Subaru of St. Albans and Subaru of America, Martha’s Community Kitchen is proud to be a local hometown charity recipient. This partnership is more than a donation—it’s a promise, a community-driven commitment to ensure no one is forgotten at the table. Every plate served at Martha’s is a reminder that love can be as simple as a warm meal and a kind smile. With support from Haddad Subaru of St Albans and Subaru of America, the Kitchen will continue to serve with grace, helping neighbors find comfort, one meal at a time. Together, we’re not just sharing meals—we’re sharing love. And thanks to this powerful partnership, that love will stretch even further, feeding bodies and uplifting spirits across St. Albans for years to come.
Beat The Winter Blues - Make A Wish fundraiser - Steve D
The 17th Annual Beat the Winter Blues event, held annually by volunteers in Franklin County, raised $105,577.86 to support Make-A-Wish Vermont & Northeast New York, setting a new fundraising record for the community-driven event. Event organizers Adam Kane and Andrea Sartwell presented the check to Jamie Hathaway, president & CEO of Make-A-Wish Vermont & Northeast New York, during a special ceremony at the Vermont Wishing Space located in the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory in Shelburne. Representatives from Haddad Subaru, a major event sponsor, along with Make-A-Wish staff and board members, were in attendance. The April 5 event, held at Highgate Arena attracted more than 500 attendees, its largest crowd to date. Throughout its 17-year history, founded by Patty Rainville of Highgate, Beat the Winter Blues has raised nearly $500,000 for Make-A-Wish, helping to fund life-changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses across the region. "What this community has accomplished over 17 years with Beat the Winter Blues is nothing short of remarkable," Hathaway said. "We're especially grateful to Adam Kane and Andrea Sartwell for their leadership these past two years, continuing the tremendous legacy that Patty Rainville established." Event organizers Adam Kane and Andrea Sartwell reflected on the community effort behind this year's success: "After last year's event, we set the bar high for ourselves and had the goal of exceeding last year's donation of $60,000. With the help of Sarah Kane, Dawn Fournier, and Sarah Noel, we can say that the event was nothing short of amazing and the proceeds will grant several wishes. We would like to acknowledge that this accomplishment would not have been possible without the kindness and support of numerous businesses and community members, and for that, we are deeply grateful." A highlight of this year's event was the powerful testimony from Ashley Maskell, mother of Wish Kids Adasyn and Raelyn. Maskell shared her family's journey with CMMRD, a rare genetic condition that led to Adasyn's colon cancer diagnosis and requires ongoing medical surveillance for both daughters. She spoke about how the wish experience brought essential moments of joy and hope during their challenging medical journey. The annual Beat the Winter Blues event has become a beloved tradition in the Highgate community, combining entertainment, auctions, and community spirit to support the Make-A-Wish mission. To stay up to date on their events, please visit the Beat the Winter Blues Facebook page. If you're interested in supporting Beat the Winter Blues contact Andrea and Adam at: beatthewinterblues24@gmail.com. - story coverage courtesy of Saint Albans Messenger press release.
Operation Warm - Steve D
For the second year in a row, Haddad Subaru of St Albans teamed up with Operation Warm to donate 120 winter coats to the children at Champlain Valley Head Start. Champlain Valley Head Start serves children ages 3-5 and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health and services for children with special needs. 2025 marks the 60th year providing these services to the communities in Vermont.
Trunk or Treat - Steve D
On October 31st, Haddad Subaru of St Albans hosted their 3rd annual Trunk or Treat Event. 35 members of the St Albans area community, including police, fire and rescue departments, showed up with decorated trunks to hand out candy. The event drew over 600 kids and a total of over 1000 people attended. This event is loved by the community because it provides a safe and convenient environment for the families to bring their kids and it gives community members a chance to interact with other kids and families. A great time was had by all who visited.
We Love Our Teachers - Steve D
At Haddad Subaru of St Albans, we love to support our local schools and teachers. This year we supported Swanton Elementary School as our Subaru Love Learning recipient. Swanton Elementary School has a student body of approximately 600 kids in grades PK through 6th. The school prides itself on rigorous academic instruction that takes place within an environment of respect, responsibility and caring. It is our honor to help support such a great learning environment.
3rd Annual Car Show - Steve D
On August 3rd Haddad Subaru of St. Albans held our annual car show to benefit a local charity/organization. This year we donated all proceeds from the event to Spectrum Youth and Family Services in St Albans Vermont. The car show was a huge success with 45 entrants and numerous other community members present to enjoy the food vendors, radio remote, bouncy house and other festivities. The event raised $1290 for Spectrum Youth and Family Services.
Haddad Subaru of St. Albans Partners with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Daniela V
Every three minutes, a person in the U.S is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma - blood cancers that often requires patients to endure difficult treatments that leave them feeling weak, cold, and isolated. Since 2016, Subaru has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) to provide warmth, love, and relief by delivering over 230,000 blankets along with patient care kits and encouraging messages of hope. Haddad Subaru of St. Albans delivered 80 blankets and 30 patient care kits to Northwestern Medical Center. We are proud to continue this partnership and look forward to many years to come. Thank you all for your continued support to our patients!
