From left: Sam Hicham and Kamrul Ashfakh, Beyer Subaru; Mary Lee Anderson, SSA’s executive director; Nicole Izes and Anil George, Beyer Subaru. Photo Contributed
In celebration of the eighth annual Subaru “Share the Love” Campaign, management and employees from Beyer Subaru delivered Meals on Wheels to Alexandria seniors, and also brought special gifts to help start the holiday season. Beyer Subaru has selected Senior Services of Alexandria as its Community Partner for this year’s “Share the Love” event.
Beyer Subaru’s support for SSA and its Meals on Wheels Program began several years ago. When Don Beyer first returned to Alexandria after completing his role as ambassador to Switzerland, he called SSA. He wanted to find a volunteer opportunity for his employees and Meals on Wheels had a special place in his heart. Ever since, Beyer Subaru staff have delivered meals each month and the dealership highlights the program every year through the “Share the Love” Campaign.
The campaign runs through Jan. 2, 2016, and Beyer Subaru will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased to the customer’s choice of charities, including its hometown charity, Senior Services of Alexandria. In addition, there are four national organizations designated by Subaru — ASPCA, Make-A-Wish, Meals on Wheel Association and National Park Foundation. With Subaru retailers also making their own donations to local charities, total donations will be well in excess of the $15 million committed by Subaru of America.
“We are thrilled to once again partner with Senior Services of Alexandria for the Subaru Share the Love campaign. It brings great joy to our employees and customers to have such a meaningful impact on the lives of our Alexandria seniors,” said Stephanie Beyer.
Beyer Subaru of Alexandria is located at 7416 Richmond Highway in Alexandria. For more information about the Share the Love Campaign, visit Subaru.com/sharethelove.
Senior Services of Alexandria is a nonprofit organization that has as its mission, “to foster independence and self-sufficiency, enabling seniors within the City of Alexandria to age with dignity.” For more information about its programs and services, visit seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414.