Lundgren Subaru 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.
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.
What is the Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment?
At Lundgren Subaru, 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:
How is Lundgren Subaru dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
Lundgren Subaru of Bennington is committed to not only making our community better, but positively impacting the lives of all those around us through not only donation but through action as well. We are thankful to be part of Bennington, Vt and surrounding communities through where our employees live, work and play.
Second Chance Animal Shelter
MOLLY STARK ELEMENTARY
VERMONT PAWS AND BOOTS
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Love Promise Stories from Lundgren Subaru
Subaru and Lundgren Subaru 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
Lundgren Subaru Proudly Supports WWIA and America's Combat-Wounded Veterans - David K
Thank You, Lundgren Subaru of Bennington On behalf of the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA), we extend our sincere gratitude to Lundgren Subaru of Bennington for their incredibly generous $4,500 donation in support of our mission and America's combat-wounded Purple Heart Heroes. Lundgren Subaru's commitment to being a positive force in the lives of others truly reflects the heart of the Subaru Love Promise® -turning compassion into meaningful action and strengthening the communities and people they serve. This thoughtful generosity will directly support WWIA's mission of honoring, connecting, and healing our nation's combat-wounded Veterans through world-class therapeutic, adaptive, outdoor sporting adventures. These experiences afford our Purple Heart Heroes opportunities to reconnect with fellow Veterans and patriotic communities across the U.S., rediscover purpose and camaraderie, and experience the healing power of the great outdoors. Support from community-minded partners like Lundgren Subaru helps ensure these life-changing opportunities are provided to our Heroes at no cost to them. The Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment speaks about making the world a better place not simply through donations, but through actions, relationships, and setting an example for others to follow. Lundgren Subaru of Bennington is doing exactly that. Their generosity represents far more than a financial contribution—it is a tangible expression of gratitude, respect, and care for those who have sacrificed on behalf of our nation. We are deeply grateful to the entire Lundgren Subaru team for standing alongside WWIA and our Purple Heart Heroes and for demonstrating what it truly means to show love through action. 💜 On behalf of the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation and the Heroes we proudly serve...THANK YOU!
Driving Care Home: Subaru Lundgren and VNAHSR - Mikayla F
For more than 80 years, VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) has been there for Vermonters when they need care most, bringing compassionate, expert care directly into people's homes. Founded in Rutland, Vermont, VNAHSR is a nonprofit, Medicare-certified home health and hospice agency providing care to people of all ages. From newborns and children to older adults and people nearing the end of life, our team meets people where they are and provides the skilled care, guidance and compassion they need to live as fully and independently as possible. Today, with offices in Bennington, Manchester, Rutland and St. Albans, VNAHSR is one of Vermont's largest not-for-profit providers of home health, hospice and community services. More than 250 visiting nurses, rehabilitation therapists, social workers and certified home health aides bring their expertise into homes across our region every day. For VNAHSR, home is more than a place. It is where people feel comfortable, where families gather, where memories are made and where people want to remain when they are facing an illness, recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition or approaching the end of life. Receiving care at home can make an incredibly difficult time feel a little more manageable. Making that possible takes more than dedicated caregivers. It takes people who believe that everyone deserves access to quality care, compassion and dignity, wherever they call home. Subaru Lundgren is one of those people and organizations making a difference. Subaru Lundgren stepped up to directly and positively impact VNAHSR's ability to continue delivering compassionate and expert care into people's homes by sponsoring and participating in our annual Golf Day Fore VNA fundraising tournament. Their involvement went beyond putting their name on an event. They showed up, invested in our mission and helped bring people together around something that matters deeply: making sure Vermonters have access to the care they need. Golf Day Fore VNA is a fun day, but its impact reaches far beyond the golf course. The funds raised help VNAHSR continue providing care and services throughout the region. Every dollar raised creates another opportunity to reach someone who needs us. Every team that participates helps strengthen the network of care surrounding our patients and families. And every organization that steps forward helps us continue a mission that has served Vermonters for more than eight decades. That is what makes Subaru Lundgren's generosity so meaningful. At VNAHSR, we see every day how much a caring person can mean to someone going through a difficult time. We see it in the nurse who walks through a patient's front door, the therapist helping someone regain independence, the social worker guiding a family through a difficult transition and the hospice team providing comfort when it matters most. We also see the difference made when local businesses choose to stand behind that work. Subaru Lundgren's generosity helps VNAHSR continue bringing skilled, compassionate care to Vermonters right where they need it most: at home. Because sometimes, love looks like a nurse arriving at your doorstep. Sometimes, it looks like a family having one more good day together at home. Sometimes, it looks like showing up when someone needs you most. And sometimes, it looks like a local business choosing to invest in the people it serves. We are incredibly grateful to Subaru Lundgren for being part of VNAHSR's story and for helping us continue caring for Vermonters, one home, one family and one person at a time. For more than 80 years, VNAHSR has been bringing care home. With partners like Subaru Lundgren beside us, we can keep doing it for generations to come.
A Ripple Effect of Kindness: How a Cold January Morning Sparked a Chain of Compassion - Heather P
At Subaru, the Love Promise isn't just a corporate slogan—it is a commitment to standing by our community when they need us most. In January 2026, the team at Lundgren Subaru of Bennington proved that a simple act of empathy can set off a wave of goodwill far greater than anyone could predict. It began with an urgent phone call. Michael, a local Subaru owner, contacted the service department in distress. A sudden family medical emergency required him to rush to the hospital immediately, but his 2022 Outback refused to start. Service Advisor Jennifer immediately sprang into action. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, she quickly looped in the Service Manager and General Manager to coordinate a rescue plan. Within minutes, a porter was dispatched to Michael's home to attempt a jumpstart. When that initial attempt failed, the Service Manager himself drove out to Michael's house to personally assess the situation. Realizing the vehicle needed a deeper fix, the Service Manager arranged for a technician to bring out a fresh battery and a loaner car so Michael wouldn't lose another moment. While waiting for the technician to arrive, Michael and the Service Manager sat together, sharing tea and stories of life and family. It was an emotional, high-stress morning, but the shared human connection kept things grounded. Ultimately, Michael was safely on his way to the hospital in a loaner vehicle, and his Outback was brought back to the dealership, where it was fully repaired under a Goodwill policy. For the team at Lundgren Subaru, they were simply doing what was right. But for Michael, the experience left a lasting impression. Fast forward to June 2026, when the dealership received an email from Michael that brought the entire team to tears. Michael shared that he had left the dealership months prior feeling deeply humbled by their generosity, vowing to find a way to pay that kindness forward. He found his opportunity when he noticed an elderly neighbor searching through his trash. The man was struggling, severely underweight, using an extension cord as a belt, and wearing shoes that were falling apart. He was simply hungry. Remembering the care he received from Subaru, Michael invited his neighbor inside for breakfast. Afterward, he took him to a secondhand store to buy him proper footwear and well-fitting clothes. He didn't stop there; Michael also helped connect the gentleman with a local food cupboard and the Meals on Wheels program. In his email to the dealership, Michael wrote: "I want you to know that none of this would have been possible without the kindness shown by you and your team. Because of your generosity, I was in a position to provide him with the clothes and food he needed." For Lundgren Subaru of Bennington, this is the ultimate validation of their mission. Knowing that doing their job with love and empathy was the exact tipping point for another human being to change a neighbor's life is more powerful than any check they could ever write. Starting waves of great actions is all we can ask for as a retailer, and we are profoundly thankful to spark these moments with the backing of Subaru.
Subaru Really Does Care about it's Communities! - Aaron L
At Harvest House Soup Kitchen in Bennington, Vermont, we meet people at their point of deepest need by providing hot, nutritious meals and a welcoming environment. As a grassroots non-profit organization, we accept no public funding; our daily feeding ministry is sustained entirely by the generosity of local businesses and individuals. This year, Harvest House is on track to serve over 26,000 meals to our tiny community. Meeting this immense need requires steady resources, which is why the recent "Lundgren Cares" donation of over $4,000 from Lundgren Subaru of Bennington is such a profound blessing. This gift directly funds our kitchen operations and food procurement, ensuring our neighbors do not go hungry. Lundgren Subaru doesn't just sell cars; they actively invest in the survival and well-being of their community, beautifully embodying the living spirit of the Subaru Love Promise. Thank you! - Aaron Lebert Director @ Harvest House
Thank you from United Counseling Service! - Sydney L
Thank you Lundgren Subaru of Bennington for supporting our Youth Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Teens4Change, and Psychiatric Urgent Care for Kids (PUCK) through #Lundgren Cares! This gift will be used to help youth in crisis access support and resources, help to maintain our youth Intensive Outpatient Program and support our Teens4Change program for local teens. Thank you again to Lundgren for this amazing gift in support of youth in Bennington County!
Lundgren Subaru of Bennington Brings Comfort and Hope to Families - Daniela V
Lundgren Subaru of Bennington partnered with Blood Cancer United® (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) and Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center through the Subaru Loves to Care® initiative. On June 16, 2026, Lundgren Subaru of Bennington donated blankets and messages of hope to support cancer patients and their families. Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is incredibly grateful for Lundgren Subaru of Bennington's generous donation of blankets, which will be distributed to patients undergoing treatment. These thoughtful gifts help provide comfort, warmth, and encouragement during a challenging time. Representatives from Lundgren Subaru of Bennington, Blood Cancer United, and Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center came together to celebrate this meaningful donation and the impact it will have on local patients and families affected by cancer. The event highlighted the power of community partnership and a shared commitment to supporting patients throughout their cancer journey. A special thank you to the dedicated staff at Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, who go above and beyond every day for patients and families facing cancer. We are deeply grateful to Lundgren Subaru of Bennington for their generosity, compassion, and continued commitment to "Loving to Care" for cancer patients and their loved ones.
Cambridge Food Pantry Donation - Sarah H
General Manager, Heather Pauquette and the team at Lundgren Subaru of Bennington, VT donated $4375 from their Lundgren Cares Program that benefits a local charity each quarter with customer donations. We can't thank them enough for their kindness! It came at a time when we were in desperate need of additional funding for food. They are the best!
Thank You for Supporting Habitat for Humanity! - Tye P
Bennington County Habitat for Humanity believes strong communities are built when neighbors show up for one another. Support from Lundgren Subaru helps make that possible. Their partnership helps bring volunteers, future homeowners, and community members together to build safe, affordable homes for local families. When businesses invest in housing and stability, the entire community benefits. Families gain a foundation to grow, children have a stable place to call home, and neighbors build stronger connections that last far beyond the construction site. Thank you, Lundgren Subaru, for supporting Habitat's work and helping strengthen our community.
Donation to DV Supports - Lindsay B
PAVE was overjoyed when Heather at Lundgren Subaru reached out to let us know that they had raised funds to donate to our services. PAVE provides services to Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence across Bennington County. Our Emergency Shelter, 24.7 Crisis Hotline and Drop in support services offer a life-line to many residents of Bennington County who are strugglign to leave abusive relationships and heal from the trauma they cause. Thank you , Lundgren Subaru for caring about Survivors in the community, your donation will help Survivors access safety in so many ways.
SUBARU LOVES TO CARE WITH THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY - Terry B
Since 2016, Subaru and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) have partnered through the Subaru Loves to Care program to deliver comfort to patients battling blood cancer. This year Lundgren Subaru of Bennington continued that tradition by delivering 80 blankets and messages of hope to Dartmouth Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. These meaningful gifts help provide warmth and encouragement to patients during treatment, and serve as a reminder that they are supported by a caring community. LLS is proud to partner with Lundgren Subaru of Bennington and grateful for their continued commitment to making a difference in the lives of blood cancer patients.
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