This winter, Ardmore Toyota participated in the Auto Dealers Association’s Driving Away the Cold program. We were able to donate a total of 100 coats to two non-profit organizations in our local Philadelphia community: the Ardmore Avenue Community Center and the People’s Emergency Center. Our team was excited to kick off the season of giving by supporting the community in which we work and live, just as we’ve done for over 100 years.
Driving Away the Cold
Driving Away the Cold is an annual event in which car dealerships and their customers, vendors, and employees purchase coats for children in need. There are about 175,000 kids living in poverty in the greater Philadelphia area. As the bitter cold of winter sets in, a new coat of their own can help put a smile on their face and keep them safe and healthy. The coats donated came in a range of colors and styles.
Ardmore Toyota’s 100-coat donation was distributed to two organizations we feel passionate about and whose missions align with our own. The Ardmore Avenue Community Center is dedicated to helping youth in the South Ardmore area by supporting them with educational, recreational, cultural, and social resources. The People’s Emergency Center helps strengthen West Philadelphia by supporting families and youth who are experiencing homelessness. By donating the coats to these non-profits, we hope to reach the kids who need them most.
Our Legacy of Community Involvement Continues
Community involvement has been an integral part of Ardmore Toyota’s foundation since the very beginning. We believe that even the smallest accomplishments can have a big impact. Over the years, we’ve supported dozens of local organizations, but more recently, our staff teamed up to donate Thanksgiving food and to participate in the Lower Merion Police Department’s Special Olympics Torch Run.
If you’d like to learn more about how you can help our underprivileged neighbors in the greater Philadelphia area, we encourage you to reach out to the Ardmore Avenue Community Center in Ardmore or to the People’s Emergency Center. If you have any questions about Ardmore Toyota or our outreach efforts, please stop by the dealership or contact us today.
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