The 2022 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award
We've been nationally recognized for our dedication to our community and the Subaru Love Promise.
We're honored to receive the 2022 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award. This award nationally recognizes Subaru retailers who are making the world a better place while demonstrating an outstanding commitment to supporting passions and causes in local communities. These efforts are focused in important areas such as the environment, community, health, education, and pets.
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 Lithia Reno Subaru 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.
SPCA of Northern Nevada
Love Promise Stories from Lithia Reno Subaru
Subaru and Lithia Reno 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
Lithia Reno Subaru Supports Community Service Agency - Head Start - Reno, NV - Joshua S
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 Reno, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Lithia Reno Subaru 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 Lithia Reno Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 02/11/2025, Lithia Reno Subaru donated 120 coats to Community Service Agency - Head Start - Reno, NV. 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.
Washoe County K9 Partners2025 Barks and Badges - Patricia K
Washoe County K9 Partners is a non-profit which assists the Washoe County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit with training, equipment, and sometimes even the K9 themselves, that their limited budget does not allow for. By helping these teams, we are providing up to date training and equipment that help them do their jobs, which helps to make our community a better and safer area to live. Barks and Badges was held at the beautiful Bartley Ranch Regional Park. This is a free event to the community to come out meet the K9 teams, watch scenarios of the K9s different training, meet other Divisions of the Sheriff's Office and other First Responders. This allows our community to come out, meet the First Responders, and ask questions in a casual atmosphere. In addition to assisting the K9 Teams, one of our additional goals is to open the lines of communication between our Law Enforcement, First Responders and our Community. We were honored to receive our local Subaru Dealerships "Share the Love" check presentation at our annual Barks & Badges event. Chip Ciprian and his super staff have been supporters since our beginning. Their support has assisted us in helping the WCSO K9 Unit become one of the best trained and equiped Units on the West Coast. The photos are (1) check presentation with the majority of the K9 Teams, K9 Partner, Chip and his crew and the Executive Staff of the Sheriff's Office. (2) Flyer inviting the community to the free event (3) Sheriff presenting Chip with a Sheriff's Award.
Options Veterinary Care - Evan W
Litha Subaru is a proud supporter of Options Veterinary Care—Northern Nevada’s only nonprofit clinic serving pets in need when their people cannot afford needed veterinary care for a beloved furry friend. “We are so grateful for the ongoing support of Lithia Subaru,” said Diane Blankenburg, CEO of Options. “Lithia Subaru was a recent sponsor of the Mayor’s Dog Bowl – a first of it’s kind charity event at The National Bowling Stadium in Reno. Their team came out to bowl and their support enables Options to help local dogs and cats owned by seniors and other low-income pet owners so they can get the care their need.” Last year, Options nonprofit clinic helped over 9,800 local pets who otherwise would have gone without needed veterinary care. This nonprofit clinic provides affordable veterinary care to prevent suffering of dogs and cats and also to keep pets out of local shelters. When people cannot afford needed veterinary care, they often surrender their pet to local shelters in hopes of getting help for their friend. Another sad outcome is “economic euthanasia” where pets are euthanized because the owner cannot afford critically needed care. This is a tragic outcome for the pet, the owner and the vet, as no one wants to see pets suffer. This is why Options was founded, and we partner with many local vet clinics to provide care to pets in need. Options relies on donations to care for local pets in need and Lithia Subaru is proud to support this important work in our community!
The Adventures of the Mighty Nein Litter at Lithia Reno Subaru – Faith Z. - Faith Z
At our fee-waived adoption event with Lithia Reno Subaru on June 7, every member of the Mighty Nein litter found their very loving, new homes. These bold, curious kittens lived up to their adventuring name—each one ready to pounce into their next great quest. One of those kittens, Caduceus, had a special destiny: joining a family who adopted their first SPCA-NN kitten, Stanley, two years ago. With plenty of kitten experience—and lots of love to give—they came looking for a friend for Stanley. Now, these two are becoming fast friends, and yes… Stanley has already started featuring his new sidekick Caduceus on his Instagram. Thanks to our friends at Lithia Reno Subaru, the Mighty Nein kittens are off on new adventures—full of snuggles, zoomies, and second chances.
Tail Wags, Happy Tears, and the Perfect Fit: Rocky & Roman’s Subaru Adoption Day - Faith Z
On June 7, 2025, during a special adoption event hosted by Lithia Reno Subaru, two incredible dogs—Rocky and Roman—met the families they’d been waiting for. Thanks to Subaru’s support, these matches weren’t just successful—they were meant to be. Rocky, a 10-year-old German Shepherd with a spunky streak and a heart of gold, had been waiting patiently for the right match. When he met his new guardians at the Subaru event, everything changed—his tail wagged, his eyes lit up, and he even broke into celebratory zoomies. Rocky’s new family includes a man who works from home, ensuring Rocky will always have company, and a woman helping run a small business that gives parolees in Reno a second chance through hands-on job training. Now Rocky will have gentle pets, daily companionship, and a life filled with play, purpose, and people who believe in second chances—for everyone. It was the perfect fit—and yes, our staff may have shed more than a few happy tears. Roman, a 1-year-old Border Collie mix, found his family thanks to a single moment in our Instagram story: him digging in the sand outside Subaru, full of joy. A couple saw it and immediately knew—they came just to meet him. They brought their two Labradors along, and Roman greeted them like a true gentleman—friendly, respectful, and eager to be part of their pack. After a smooth meet-and-greet, the couple made sure he had a quiet, stress-free ride home. Now Roman spends his days romping with his new siblings, riding in the plush backseat of their big ol’ truck, and splashing in the waters of Lake Tahoe. Thanks to the Subaru Love Promise and our amazing local partner Lithia Reno Subaru, these two dogs were given the chance to connect in a way that changed their lives—and their adopters’ lives—forever. From all of us at SPCA of Northern Nevada, and especially from Rocky and Roman, now safe and home: Thank you for making love possible. 💙
Lithia Subaru Love Leads the Way: Sponsored Second Chances for All – Faith Z. - Faith Z
On June 7, 2025, Lithia Reno Subaru hosted an impactful, fee-waived adoption event in partnership with the SPCA of Northern Nevada, leading to life-changing outcomes for several incredible pets—including a whole litter of foster kittens with big names and even bigger personalities. Thanks to Subaru’s support, eight pets were adopted directly from the dealership—including longtime favorites like Roman and Rocky, sweet Coconut, and the beloved Mighty Nein litter, a group of five playful kittens named after the fan-favorite characters from Critical Role: Caduceus, Caleb, Yasha, Baeuregard, and Fjord. Each adoption was a moment of connection—and a testament to Subaru’s commitment to giving back. Roman, who had been waiting patiently for the right match, finally found his perfect home. Rocky, a senior pup with a gentle heart, got the second chance he deserved. Coconut, full of charm and cuddles, won over her new family. And the Mighty Nein kittens, raised in foster care after being rescued from a rural partner shelter, pounced their way into loving homes. As adopters met pets at the Subaru event, something amazing happened: word spread. Visitors who didn’t find a match at the dealership traveled to our PetSmart partner location and SPCA-NN adoption center, resulting in a total of 24 adoptions in one day. That ripple effect speaks volumes about the power of community and the strength of Subaru’s Love Promise. Their continued support—locally through Lithia Reno Subaru, and nationally through Subaru’s philanthropic mission—makes days like this possible. For animal welfare organizations like SPCA-NN, where every effort is driven by love for homeless pets, that kind of partnership is truly lifesaving. From all of us—and from Roman, Rocky, Coconut, and the Mighty Nein—thank you, Subaru, for making love possible.
Lithia Subaru Helps Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful! - Darcy P
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful thanks Lithia Subaru for their dedication to keeping our parks and public spaces clean! During our annual Great Community Cleanup, the Lithia Subaru team assisted in removing 355 musk thistles, a noxious weed, from Hunter Creek Trail: a total of 300 pounds of green waste! This helps keep the trails safe, improves the health of native plants, and preserves the natural beauty of Northern Nevada. We appreciate Lithia Subaru’s hard work and dedication, and their support allows KTMB to continue essential cleanups, beautifications, and sustainable education work in the Reno/Sparks area.
Smithridge Stem Academy - MICHAEL R
As a part of our commitment to supporting education locally Lithia Subaru has partnered with Smithridge Stem Academy to help both students and teachers in need empowering the next generation. As of 2024 these donations have supported over 700 students in our local community. These donations support our local community by providing much needed supplies ensuring students and teachers have the resources they need to succeed. A big thank you to Smithridge for the incredible work that they do!
Food Bank of Northern Nevada - Evan W
At Lithia Subaru we believe in giving back to our local community and one of the most meaningful ways we can make a difference is by supporting those in need. As a proud sponsor of the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, we recently teamed up with our community to donate over four barrels of food and volunteered our time at their facility. We're grateful for the opportunity to contribute and make a positive impact together and look forward to the next event!
Operation Warm Hugs - Valieria K
Community Services Agency operates 13 Head Start and Early Head Start sites across Washoe, Lyon and Carson County. We serve almost 600 children and their families. One of the greatest needs tends to be warm coats for the winter. We are so grateful to Lithia Subaru for their generous donation of new coats. They will bring warmth and smiles to so many of the children we serve.
