Competition Subaru of Smithtown is honored to be recognized for our commitment to the community in 2025.
We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to living the Subaru Love Promise.
We have been recognized for staying committed to our community using the principles of HEART: Honesty, Empathy, Appreciation, and Respect to earn your Trust.
Here at Competition Subaru of Smithtown, we love making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers, employees, and neighbors. We thank you for your support.
What is the Subaru Love Promise®?
The Subaru Love Promise® is our vision to show love and respect to all people at every interaction with Subaru. Subaru and our retailers believe every day gives us an opportunity to positively impact the world around us - by how we support each other, our customers, and our community. Together, we are committed to making the world a better place.
The Love Promise is what makes Subaru More Than a Car Company® and a Subaru retailer More Than a Car Dealer®. It sets a standard that we are committed to living every day.
What is the Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment?
At Competition Subaru of Smithtown, we believe in being a positive force in our community, not just with donations, but with actions that set an example for others to follow. We aim to make the world a better place through several key initiatives that help support and protect people, pets, and our planet.
Subaru and its retailers partner with Operation Warm® to visit local homeless shelters and support agencies to provide children with brand-new necessities like coats, shoes, and socks.
Community
Providing comfort, hope, and confidence to children in urgent need.
Subaru and its retailers partner with Operation Warm®️ to visit local homeless shelters and support agencies to provide children with brand-new necessities like coats, shoes, and socks.
These essential items not only help keep children protected, warm, and dry, they can also have a significant impact on a child's mental and emotional well-being.
Through this partnership and other historical Subaru Loves to Help efforts, Subaru and retailers like us will have supported over 1 million children and adults in urgent need nationwide.
At Subaru, we believe what we leave behind is a reflection of who we are.
Environment
At Subaru, we believe what we leave behind is a reflection of who we are. That's why Subaru and our retailers partner with the Arbor Day Foundation (TM) to provide and distribute 100,000 regionally appropriate trees across the country. We're proud to establish the largest corporate tree distribution ever. Through this and other Subaru Loves the Earth initiatives, Subaru and our retailers have helped distribute and plant over 1.1 million trees.
Subaru believes we should all have a chance to lead a healthy life.
Health
Subaru believes we should all have a chance to lead a healthy life. That's why for over 10 years, Subaru and its retailers like us have partnered with Blood Cancer United® and our local hospital to give warm blankets and encouraging messages of hope, written by our employees and customers, to support our community members living with cancer. Through our combined efforts during this partnership, we have supported over 550,000 cancer patients nationwide. Together, we are proud to be Blood Cancer United's largest automotive donor.
Subaru and its retailers, like us, are continuing our support of education and high-needs schools in our communities through Subaru Loves Learning(R) by providing teachers across the country with funding to purchase the school supplies and resources they know are needed to help students thrive in the classroom.
Education
Subaru and its retailers, like us, are continuing our support of education and high-needs schools in our communities through Subaru Loves Learning(R) by providing teachers across the country with funding to purchase the school supplies and resources they know are needed to help students thrive in the classroom. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and its retailers have supported more than 950,000 students nationwide and are proud to be their largest corporate supporter.
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home.
Pets
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home. That's why retailers like us partner with our local animal welfare organization every October to provide direct financial assistance through a grant distributed by the ASPCA® and host pet events to help animals find loving homes. Through our partnership with local and national organizations, Subaru has donated over $70 million, supporting the rescue, adoption, and health of over 700,000 animals. We're proud to be the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA.
Subaru and its retailers believe in giving back to our communities.
The Subaru Share the Love ® Event
Subaru and its retailers believe in giving back to our communities. That's why for every new vehicle sold or leased during the Subaru Share the Love event, Subaru and its retailers, like us, makes a donation to national charities that our owners care about and to over 2,700 local charities where Subaru owners live and work.
Now, after 17 years, Subaru and our retailers have donated nearly $320 million to charity all to give back and to make the world a better place.
How is Competition Subaru of Smithtown Dedicated Locally to the Love Promise?
Our Love Promise can be seen in various partnerships with local charities and non-profits. We're grateful for the opportunity, not only to be a part of our community, but to serve it as well.
Paws of War | Save A Pet Rescue
JOHN THIESSENS CHILDREN FUNDATION | Island Harvest Food Bank | Suffolk County Dept of Social Services
AdoptAClassroom.org
one tree planted
Stony Brook Children's Hospital | Stony Brook University Hospital
Love Promise Stories from Competition Subaru of Smithtown
Subaru and Competition Subaru of Smithtown 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.
Subaru Loves to Care Delivery at Stony Brook University Cancer Center - Ryan H.
It was a pleasure delivering the Subaru Loves to Care blankets to Stony Brook University Cancer Center. Blood Cancer United coordinated the delivery with Competition Subaru of Smithtown! We are so happy to make the lives of patients a little brighter!
Thank you from Anthony Alfano - Carmen V.
On behalf of our entire school community, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation, as well as for providing our Field Day T-shirts. Your kindness and support brought so much excitement and joy to both our students and staff. Your generosity continues to make a meaningful impact in our classrooms and throughout our school. The Field Day shirts helped create a strong sense of unity and school spirit, making the event even more memorable for everyone involved. It has truly been an amazing partnership, and we are so grateful for your continued commitment to supporting education and our students. We deeply appreciate all that you do and look forward to continuing our relationship in the future. Thank you again for your generosity, partnership, and dedication to our school community. With sincere gratitude, Carmen Vazquez
Thank you for your contribution to Urgent Need Program! - Jennifer L.
Your contribution to the Urgent Need Program touched so many lives in such an important way and we hope you are proud of the impact you had. Please let us know if you have any questions and THANK YOU again for making a difference in the lives of blood cancer patients! Sincerely, Jennifer Labadie Vice President, Corporate Partnerships
Trees have been planted in Georgia thanks to you! - Tara J.
We are thrilled to share that, thanks to your generous support, a total of 302,500 trees were planted across southern Georgia.This project was designed to foster active participation among family forest landowners across 37 counties. Our primary objective was to enhance the habitat for at-risk species, including the gopher tortoise and Eastern indigo snake, by revitalizing longleaf pine and bottomland hardwood ecosystems through prescribed fire and strategic plantings. Projects like these are only possible because of dedicated supporters like you. We sincerely thank you for your donation and the vital support your trees will offer to the people, nature, and wildlife of Georgia.
Our New Love! - Jessica S.
We got our dog from the Competition Subaru of Smithtown, Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Event. We had recently lost our family dog a few months prior to the event. Our family was sad, our kids missed their dog. When we met our little guy, we just knew it was meant to be. He has transitioned beautifully into our home. He goes everywhere with us. He is the sweetest boy and we just adore him. Thank you Competition Subaru for making our family whole again!
Competition Subaru of Smithtown Teams Up to Support Local Community - Karen D.
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 James, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Competition Subaru of Smithtown 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 Competition Subaru of Smithtown have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/18/2025, Competition Subaru of Smithtown donated 204 shoes/socks to Branch Brooks Children's Foundation. 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.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Blanket Delivery - Sydney D.
On June 10, 2025, LLS Metro New York partnered with Competition Subaru of Smithtown to deliver 80 cozy blankets and 30 thoughtful patient care kits to Stony Brook University Cancer Center as part of the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. Each gift was accompanied by a heartfelt message of encouragement, written by the caring customers and staff of Competition Subaru of Smithtown. The delivery was warmly welcomed by the staff at Stony Brook University Cancer Center, who were eager to share these comforting items with their patients. A heartfelt thank-you to Competition Subaru of Smithtown and Stony Brook University Cancer Center for supporting LLS’s mission to cure blood cancers and bring hope and smiles to patients and their families.
Thank you from Anthony Alfano Elementary - Jennifer S.
On behalf of our students and staff, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of over 500 shirts for our Field Day event. Your support helps make the day extra special for everyone involved. We are truly grateful for our partnership and proud to have such a dedicated community supporter. Thank you for investing in our school and helping us create lasting memories for our students. With sincere appreciation, Ms. Carmen Vazquez, Alfano Elementary School Principal & the entire faculty
Anthony Alfano Elementary School - carmen V.
On behalf of our faculty, students, and parents at Alfano Elementary, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for Subaru's incredible generosity. Your support through the Adopt-A Classroom grant has made a significant difference in our ability to provide quality educational experiences for our students. Additionally, the Field Day Shirts have brought so much excitement and unity to our special event. Your commitment to education and our community is truly inspiring. These contributions directly impact our students' learning environment and create lasting memories. The teachers and students alike have benefited tremendously from your kindness. We value our partnership with Subaru and look forward to continuing this wonderful relationship. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and support. Sincerely, Carmen Vazquez
Heartfelt Thanks from The Smithtown Children’s Foundation - Krissy .
On behalf of The Smithtown Children’s Foundation, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the entire team at Subaru for going above and beyond in setting up such a beautiful event. The children who were there were absolutely beaming with joy. They were thrilled to receive their new sneakers and coats, and the opportunity to enjoy some snacks and play in a large open space was truly special for them. It was heartwarming to see the smiles on their faces! We promise you that we will ensure the remaining sneakers find good homes where they’ll make a real difference. Subaru truly does “share the love,” and we are so grateful for your generosity and support. Thank you again for everything!
Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue, Inc. - Deborah .
I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for the wonderful pet adoption event we hosted together yesterday. It was truly a joy to be part of such a meaningful occasion and to support your incredible rescue efforts. Seeing the smiles on the faces of potential adopters and the excitement of the pets was inspiring. We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with your team and contribute to finding loving homes for these animals. We received 58 applications that day and another 18 applications via email we are working diligently on vetting the applications and our qr code we had with us for the slide show for dogs we did not bring also brought in 4 of the 18 applications via email.
Competition Subaru of Smithtown Loves to Care - Julia F.
For the past several years, Competition Subaru of Smithtown has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Stony Brook University Cancer Center through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. The partnership has involved delivering blankets and messages of hope to cancer patients. On June 4th, Competition Subaru of Smithtown personally delivered these items to patients in treatment. We are so appreciative of this partnership!
Thank You For Your Unwavering Support - Robert M.
From all of us at Paws of War, thank Competition Subaru of Smithtown wholeheartedly for your kind support! We were so pleased to receive your generous contribution in support of our mission "to help both ends of the leash." Your dedication and commitment to our mission is what makes our important work possible, and we are so grateful. Your support has been greatly influential in accomplishing our mission, and invaluable to our successful programs that help veterans and first responders suffering from physical and mental ailments such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It is your kindness and generosity that sustains our programs and makes all the difference!
Stony Brook Foundation - Justin F.
Thank you, Competition Subaru of Smithtown, for helping students, faculty, and researchers to advance ambitious ideas, pursue imaginative solutions and deliver exceptional leadership to our community, nation, and world. You have empowered us to go far beyond the unexpected with your donation!
The Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation - gina K.
We thank you Competition Subaru of Smithtown for your support, believing in our mission and vison and helping us raise awareness to change the course of this disease. It is because of caring individuals and business like you that enables us to keep reaching towards our missing to achieve our goal. Much Gratitude, Gina Keely
Our first Fur Son! - Anthony j.
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for hosting such a wonderful pet adoption event. Your dedication to connecting loving homes with deserving animals is truly inspiring. Attending the event at Competition Subaru was such a joy, and I'm thrilled to share that I found the newest addition to my family - the cutest Dachshund! From the moment I laid eyes on them, I knew they were meant to be a part of our lives. Their wagging tail and soulful eyes melted my heart instantly. I cannot thank you enough for providing a platform where pets in need can find loving homes and families like mine can find furry companions to cherish. Your hard work and commitment to this cause are evident in the success of the event, and I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity it provided me. Please extend my heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers and staff who contributed to making the event a memorable one. Your collective efforts have made a significant difference in the lives of these animals and the families who have welcomed them into their homes. Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for hosting such a meaningful event. My new Dachshund and I are already creating unforgettable memories together, and it wouldn't have been possible without your dedication and support. With sincere appreciation Anthony Jerome
From all of us at Paws of War - Robert M.
Thank you Competition Subaru wholeheartedly for your kind support. We are so please to receive your generous donation of $5,000 in support of our mission " to help both ends of the leash". Your dedication and commitment to our mission is what makes our important work possible, and we are so grateful.
Far beyond - Maurie M.
Thank you so much for the Friends at Competition Subaru of Smithtown's commitment to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We greatly appreciate your generosity. Your philanthropic investment in this program will help Stony Brook Medicine continue offering staff education and development opportunites. It will support our medical professionals material and emotional needs as the y service the smallest most vulnerable patients and their families. Community partner like you make such a difference in the work that we do. Again, thank you from Stony Brook university and those who will benefit from your kindness. Warm Regard, Mauri McInnis, PhD
Smithtown Children's Foundation - Christine f.
Thanking you & your team for the generous donation of coats for our families! On behalf of Christina, Krissy, and myself, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for the role you played in helping kick off 2024 too such great success! We were thrilled to partner with your amazing staff. They seemed truly excited to serving the community through this initiative!
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® X Subaru Loves to Care® - Victoria C.
On Thursday, July 20th the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®(LLS) Metro NY Chapter and Competition Subaru of Smithtown had the pleasure of delivering 80 blankets and medical kits to The Stony Brook Cancer Center as part of the Subaru Loves to Care® Program. These blankets were received by the Cancer Center staff who were thrilled to arrange delivery for their patients. Many thanks to everyone at Competition Subaru of Smithtown for not only an incredible day, but for their continued support of LLS’s mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Thanks for planting trees! - Chelsea .
We're grateful for the support of businesses like Subaru who are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment. The trees we'll plant will create lasting benefits for people, nature, and biodiversity. Cassandra Vitiello, Director of Customer Service
Competition Subaru Supports Stony Brook Children's Pediatric Emergency Department Expansion - Bryan S.
Stony Brook Children's would like to thank Competition Subaru for their generous support of the expansion of the Pediatric Emergency Department! This project will help to double the capacity for our pediatric emergency patients, support our level one pediatric trauma program, permit the creation of a telemedicine program with community hospitals, among much more. We are extremely lucky to have been the recipient of the Subaru Share the Love® Event to the amount of $43,074. Competition Subaru was able to double their impact by taking advantage of a preexisting matching gift program, making the impact of their gift a total of $86,148!! The support that Competition Subaru has shown Stony Brook Children's over the years cannot be overstated. It has positively impacted the lives of so many children and families on Long Island, and for that we thank you!!
Sweet Briar Nature Center - Marie S.
We are pleased to welcome Competition Subaru to the Sweet Briar family of members and sponsors, whose support is vital to the continuing success of the Nature Center. Your sponsorship as a Soaring Eagle will help make our annual wildlife fair a success and allow us to continue our mission of natural science education and wildlife rehabilitation services.
Alfano is Appreciative! - Carmen V.
The Alfano Elementary School Community is very appreciative of Subaru's most generous educational donation, which we were fortunate to have received for the 2022-2023 School Year. Upon convening to explore the most effective ways to expend our Subaru grant, as Principal of Alfano Elementary School, I am pleased to share with you the numerous educational initiatives, which we were able to acquire to infuse into our students' curriculum. Those educational initiatives and programs include, but are not limited to an abundance of school supplies to ensure our students are equipped with the tools they need to successfully complete their studies, subscriptions, journals, novel studies, and various math manipulatives. The Alfano Elementary School Community looks forward to continuing our wonderful partnership with Competition Subaru of Smithtown.
Did Competition Subaru of Smithtown go above and beyond, provide exceptional service, or support causes that are important to you? We'd love to hear about it.