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 Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
At Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette, we believe in being a positive force in something bigger. And it all starts right here in our community. Not just by our donations, but by our actions. That’s why we stay true to our Love Promise Community Commitment by partnering with a wide variety of community nonprofits and charities. Every year, we join hands with our owners in the “Share the Love” event, giving back to our community-a community that’s given so much to us. So, every day, we strive to ensure our love is felt not just by our customers, but by all in our community. We do this because we feel it is the right thing to do. We are proud to participate in the Love Promise Community and Customer Commitment. We’re grateful, not only to be a part of our community, but to serve and support the causes and passions that are closest to our hearts, right here in our neighborhood. All of the organizations we support have one thing in common: the unwavering dedication to improve the world and the lives of its people.
Almost Home Humane Society
Niches Land Trust
McCutcheon High School
Family Promise of Greater Lafayette Inc - Lafayette, IN
Love Promise Stories from Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette
Subaru and Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette 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
From Eviction to Empowerment: Andrea’s Story of Resilience and Hope - Luke G
Andrea was a resident who stayed at the Greater Lafayette Family Shelter on two occasions with her son, who is currently 10. In the span of a couple of weeks, she had lost her brother to an overdose, her oldest daughter moved out and was legally adopted by her godmother, and she was served an eviction notice by her landlord, who was attempting to raise her rent illegally. After a legal dispute between her and her landlord, she was given 30 days to move. Following her eviction, Andrea and her son moved into the shelter and stayed for about half a year. She later moved out and went back and forth between couch surfing and staying in her car for several months. During this time, she had major surgery for Endometriosis and lost weeks off work to recover. She was recovering from surgery while couch surfing at a friend’s house that was requiring her to babysit their 5 children as a condition for being able to stay. After couch surfing and sleeping in her car for many months, she moved in with her boyfriend, who was paying the rent. However, he was dishonest about being able to pay the rent, and he was served an eviction notice. With nowhere else to stay, Andrea chose to return to the shelter in order to stay united with her son. Her second time in the shelter was very different from the first. A complete leadership overhaul had taken place, and more support was in place to help residents. Andrea enjoyed speaking with Steven, the executive director, and Jessica, the case manager, about her struggles; it was a source of motivation to be able to speak with people about her situation. While at the shelter both times, Andrea and her son received shoes the both times they stayed at shelter and jackets the first time they were at shelter. It was able to take off a major financial burden, and it helped the family save up money to find more permanent housing. Clothing was a major expense for Andrea, especially with a son who was growing out of many of his older shoes. For her son, his new shoes gave him a lot of confidence at school. He still wears the shoes he received from Subaru almost every day because of how much he likes them.
Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette 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 Lafayette, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette 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 Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/17/2025, Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette donated 204 shoes/socks to Family Promise of Greater Lafayette. 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.
Warm Gesture - Lasting Impact - Robin S
For the past 10 years, Subaru and its retailers have shared warmth, love, and hope with those bravely facing cancer - and 2025 was no exception! On June 24th, Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette once again partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to deliver cozy blankets to patients at Franciscan Health Lafayette Cancer Center, providing warmth and support as they move forward in their journeys. A HUGE thank-you to everyone who took part in this meaningful delivery. Your kindness reminds us that even the simplest gestures can make a lasting impact. We’re beyond proud to be celebrating 10 years of partnership with Subaru through the #SubaruLovesToCare program! 💙
Community Partnership in Action - Cait P
Food Finders Food Bank is grateful for our partnership with Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette. Since 2020, Zeigler has helped Food Finders provide over 565,000 meals throughout our 16-county service area. They have served as a presenting sponsor for Food Finders' annual fundraiser, the Blue Jean Ball, and have provided over 1,000 volunteer hours at the Fresh Market food pantry. Additionally, they have invited Food Finders' staff to participate in several community events, including trunk-or-treat celebrations. Community partnerships like this are essential to addressing food insecurity in our region, as they amplify our impact and create lasting change that extends far beyond what either organization could accomplish alone. This collaboration exemplifies Zeigler's 'Love Promise' values, which focus on showing love and respect to all people and being a positive force in the communities where they live and work through actions that set an example for others to follow. Ending food insecurity requires dedicated partners who understand that hunger impacts individuals across all walks of life. Through their ongoing commitment, Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette demonstrates how local businesses can play a vital role in ensuring that no one in our 16-county region goes without access to nutritious food.
Subaru Loves the Earth Tree Distribution - Jarad M
Zeigler Subaru hosted an incredible tree distribution event back in April where they generously donated 100 trees to the community as part of their commitment to making a positive impact on the environment. I was fortunate to receive a tree for my home, and the entire experience was outstanding. The event was thoughtfully organized, with each tree clearly labeled and ready for pickup, creating a smooth and welcoming process. Every staff member I interacted with was kind, helpful, and truly passionate about the cause. It was a beautiful example of community and sustainability coming together.
Subaru Drives Support for Native Habitats - Ann F
NICHES Land Trust is proud to be a Subaru Hometown Charity partner. Subaru and our local dealership, Zeigler Subaru, have Share(d) the Love with our nonprofit for the past 8 years! In addition to their generous corporate sponsorship, Zeigler Subaru in Lafayette has been an outstanding conservation partner. Subaru and Zeigler Subaru and its employees are enthusiastic supporters of NICHES Land Trust’s mission to protect, restore, and sustain nearly 5,000 acres of natural areas. Zeigler Subaru has been a fantastic partner for our volunteer program for nearly a decade. Zeigler’s management team and employees enthusiastically support the environment by helping remove invasive species and helping maintain over 16.5 miles of trails at our nature preserves that are open to the public year-round. NICHES Land Trust is grateful for Subaru and Zeigler's commitment to fulfilling their "Love the Earth Promise."
Feeding the Dogs - Jackie B
During the Month of October, Ziegler Subaru of Lafayette held a pet food drive and collected over two truck loads of food for the shelter dogs, and additionally brought the Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Kits. Feeding the dogs here at the shelter and keeping them on a regular diet helps tremendously and reduces GI upset by not changing their food constantly. This is also a phenomenal financial burden lifted from our budget. We are so very grateful to the men and women of Ziegler Subaru and the commitment by Subaru to our furry friends.
Strengthening Our Community's Future - Gloria G
McCutcheon High School is home to over 100 teachers and 1900 students. Through the generosity of Zeigler Subaru, our staff will be able to purchase needed materials to enhance the educational experience of our students. Though the partnership of Adopt A Classroom, Zeigler Subaru is strengthening the future of our community by investing in our students and staff. We are so grateful to have the trust of the Zeigler Team to use their donation to make the Lafayette community stronger and better. I am forever grateful to live alongside the Zeigler Subaru Team as they truly value the education of our students.
Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette Donates Blankets of Hope & Support to Cancer Patients - Robin S
On 6/18/24, twelve staff from Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette joined with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in delivering 80 blankets, messages of hope, and 30 patient care kits to staff at Franciscan Health Cancer Center Lafayette to share with their patients who are currently battling cancer. Maria Vought, MS BSN, NI-BC Director, Oncology Service Line, captured the intention of these blankets perfectly when she commented that “These blankets not only warm our patients physically, but they also wrap them in a blanket of community support as they progress through their journey of healing.” Radiation Therapy Manager Stacy Kamal reiterated that sentiment saying, “There's no such thing as too much support for patients on this journey, and it truly is the little things that show that support that matter the most.” A special thank you to Sean Summers of Zeigler Subaru Lafayette and Jennifer Eberly of Franciscan Health Cancer Center Lafayette who helped LLS coordinate this event and to all who helped in making this delivery possible!
Zeigler Subaru is King Of Mardi Gras for Teacher Grants - Janie N
A sold-out crowd filled The Outpost for an evening of Mardi Gras-like festivities, led by celebrity emcee Arni’s own Brad Cohen, all of which benefitted the Lafayette Breakfast Optimist Teacher Grant Program. And Subaru was right there with us as our King of Mardi Gras sponsor. For the past six years, Subaru has been the major donor for this event. When the local dealership changed hands this past summer, we were a bit concerned. But Zeigler Subaru stepped up to continue the Subaru connection; as a result, we had our best year ever. The event has been a dedicated fundraiser for the Teacher Grant Program since 2013. All of the proceeds and sponsorships go to our Teacher Grant Program, which awards funds to local classroom teachers for supplies and projects at a time when educational funding continues to be reduced and needs continue to grow. Thanks to the generous support of Subaru, we have been able to provide additional grants. Many of the grants provide long term educational benefits and thousands of local students have been impacted by the program. Last year we were able to fund more than $21,000 to 27 teachers in 20 schools in Tippecanoe County. This year we should be able to do much more. The grants are awarded in the fall and the winners share the outcome of their grant projects with the club in June. Over the years, the grants have covered class sets of instruments, 3-D printers, field trips to cultural events and museums that the students might not otherwise be able to attend, replacement equipment for science and IT classes, adaptive PE equipment, classroom adaptive aids and programs for handicapped students, special materials for art projects, and alternative and/or enrichment materials for students who need additional help to master a skill, and books---oh, so many books for reading programs. The Lafayette Breakfast Optimist Club is a small active service group of businessmen and professionals, many retired, who focus on helping youth in the community. They like to do hands-on projects and have financed and built playgrounds, baseball fields, gaga pits, climbing walls, storage buildings and more for local organizations. They partnered with SIA on the Subaru South Tipp Park, which opened in 2014. They just recently finished rehabbing the ADA-compliant Murdock Park Nature Trail, which they originally built over 25 years ago. They work with and support the local Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Junior Achievement, local youth sports programs, Special Olympics, YWCA Domestic Abuse Program, YMCA, Food Finders Backpack Program, to name a few (These projects are financed through other fundraisers/donations.). Zeigler Subaru, however, has expressed an interest in becoming involved with us in these types of hands on community projects as well. But the jewel in our crown in service to our community is our Teacher Grant Program. And Zeigler Subaru has now become a big part of its success. Janie Norman LBOC Secretary Fat Tuesday Sponsorship Chair
