JAG-ONE's High School Senior Game and Autism Awareness Fundraiser
Island Auto Group was excited to participate and be a sponsor of JAG-ONE's High School Senior Game and Autism Awareness Fundraiser. Senior baseball players from both private and public schools on the Island got one last chance to show their talents on the field on Friday, July 26th. Proceeds for the event went to autism awareness and research and was a huge success! Island representatives were excited to participate and hand out water bottles and baseball caps on the warm, sunny summer day!
Island Auto Group Staten Island CYO Donation
Island Auto Group is dedicated to Staten Island's communities and charities! A donation was given to the Staten Island CYO that will be used to produce a video showcasing the many young girls & boys who were lucky enough to play on championship weekend at the CYO. Another part of Island's donation will help develop new programs such as Middle School Coed Softball & Chess among a few . The CYO is also working to develop a program combining athletics and positive self-reinforcement / anti bulling. Island Auto Group employees also participated in the Staten Island CYO's semifinals, providing hot chocolate, water and cheers of support for all those participating! Be sure to look out for Island Auto Group and the Island Auto Group Street Team at all future events!
Island Group at the 55th Annual Richmond County St. Patrick's Day Parade
On Sunday, March 3rd, Island Auto Group participated in the 55th annual Richmond County St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Island Auto Group team, along with Island Auto Group employees, family and friends, all came out with Irish spirit to show their support. Bringing plenty of St. Patrick's Day spirit to the thousands of local Irish, and those Irish for the day, was the Island Auto Group Street Team van, a St. Patrick's Day float, and a DJ. Island Auto Group is always committed and strives to give back to the community and support local organizations in any way possible. Be sure to come say Hi to the Island Auto Group and the Island Auto Group Street Team at future community events!
Island Group Winter Wonderland DonationsEvery year, Joe DiMartino transforms his home into a spectacular winter wonderland display. This winter wonderland collects donations of which proceeds go to the Staten Island University Hospital Children's Cancer Center. Island Auto Group supported Joe DiMartino's efforts with a $2,500 donation and are committed to giving back to the local community and its organizations that are making a difference!
Island Group Partners with the Salvation Army During the months of October and November, Island Auto Group partners with the Salvation Army for a food drive for the upcoming holiday season. On Thursday, November 15th, Island Auto Group closed out their food drive by making deliveries to the food pantries of the JCC of Staten Island and Holy Rosary Church. Island Auto Group believes in the well being of the community, which is why their priority is working together with various individuals, charities and organizations to make a difference. This company-wide initiative will support the local Staten Island community. Island Auto Group is committed, through support and service, to actively improve the greater community!
Island Group Welcomes Students of I.S. 49 Berta A. Dreyfus School On Thursday, November 8th, Island Auto Group accompanied the Street Team Van to greet and welcome students of I.S. 49 Berta A. Dreyfus School as they arrived to school that morning. It was a great opportunity for Island Auto Group to excite and encourage children to arrive to school on time by handing out raffle tickets with prizes attached that they received throughout the day. Every child should be excited to learn and attend school each day, so Island Auto Group wanted to emphasize the importance of this and acknowledge the great work the students are doing!
Island Subaru Blanket Donation at Richmond University Medical Center
On June 12, Island Subaru presented the staff of the pediatrics department at Richmond University Medical Center blankets and arts and crafts supplies. The donation is part of Subaru's national partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in efforts to spread hope and warmth to the cancer patients in local hospitals. Island Subaru delivered 80 blankets to the department to be used to keep patients warm during their treatments and stay at the hospital in hopes of making it a bit more comfortable and cozy. Island Auto Group is dedicated to the Staten Island community and it's charities.
SIEDC Green & Clean Festival
The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) hosted its 8th Annual Green & Clean Festival on Thursday, June 7th at the Staten Island Zoo. Island Auto Group, the Exclusive Auto Group of the 2018 SIEDC Green & Clean Festival, presented a check to the Staten Island Zoological Society. Island Auto Group showcased a variety of Eco-Friendly electric and hybrid vehicles and passed out promotional items at the festival which is dedicated to environmental awareness and education for the community. Island Auto Group is committed to its community and always strives to support environmentally conscious organizations.
Michael's Cause
On Thursday, April 19th, Island Toyota presented a check to Michael's Cause, a local non-profit charity that funds research and provides support in the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. In March, Island Toyota began a Facebook campaign for every "Like" they received on Island Toyota's Facebook, they made a donation to Michael's Cause. Island Toyota, along with Island Auto Group, is dedicated to Staten Island charities and people.
