The 2025 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award
We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.
The 2025 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award recognizes elite Subaru retailer who provide an exceptional customer experience at every interaction with Subaru. These retailers have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to supporting passions and causes in their local communities in important areas such as environment, community, health, education, and pets.
Here at Subaru, we love our community as much as we love our vehicles and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers and neighbors.
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 Putnam 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, ARF
Woodside Community Partners, Hillsborough Beautfication
Burlingame Community Education, Childhood Language Center, Penninsula Library Fund, Burlingame High School, San Mateo AYSO
Junior League, PAL, Little League, Meals on Wheels, St Vincent DePaul
Cancer Society, JDRF
Love Promise Stories from Putnam Subaru
Subaru and Putnam 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
Putnam Subaru Provides School Supply Kits to Sunnybrae Elementary - Paolo A
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, Putnam Subaru provided school supply kits to the students of Sunnybrae Elementary in San Mateo. Administrators will have extra school supplies available for distribution for teachers usage and utilization with their students!
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Blanket Delivery - Kofo M
On July 9th, Putnam Subaru and the LLS Northern California chapter had the pleasure of delivering 80 blankets and 50 patient care kits to Dorothy E. Schneider Cancer Center - Mills Peninsula Medical Center as part of the Subaru Loves To Care program. These comforting gifts were accompanied by personalized messages of hope written by the customers and staff of Putnam Subaru. This year, Putnam Subaru has also opted to support the LLS Urgent Need Program, Pediatric, which will provide 10 blood cancer patients financial relief to help offset non-medical costs associated with treatment, such as transportation, food, housing, utilities, etc. This incredible act of generosity was warmly received by the Dorothy E. Schneider Cancer Center - Mills Peninsula Medical Center staff, who were thrilled to distribute these comforting gifts to their patients. Being able to deliver a small gesture of comfort to patients perfectly captures why this program exists. Many thanks to Putnam Subaru and Dorothy E. Schneider Cancer Center - Mills Peninsula Medical Center hospital, not only for a memorable day, but for supporting LLS's mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Putnam Saburu Donation Drop-Off at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center - Rhenon Paolo A
On July 9th, the Putnam Subaru team donated blankets the to Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. Proud to partner with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, donation drop-offs were made to the patients of the Dorothy Schneider Cancer Center. Our team utilized the Dark Green 2025 Subaru Ascent for transport.
Putnam Subaru Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula - San Mateo Park - 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 Burlingame, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Putnam 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 Putnam Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/13/2025, Putnam Subaru donated 120 coats to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula - San Mateo Park. 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.
Putnam Subaru Voted Best Car Dealer in the San Mateo Area - Tony L
We’re excited to share that Putnam Subaru was voted Best Car Dealer in the San Mateo Area in this year’s “Best of” campaign by the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce. With over 40,000 votes across more than 100 categories, we are honored to be recognized by the community we’re proud to serve. This award means a lot to us, not just because we won, but because it reflects the trust and relationships we’ve built with our customers. We see this recognition as part of our Subaru Love Promise. Whether it’s helping someone find the right vehicle or giving back locally, we are here to make a difference. Thank you, San Mateo!
Putnam Subaru Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula to Provide Coats for Local Kids - Oz M
Putnam Subaru is proud to be part of Subaru Loves to Help, and to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula in our mission to give back to the community. This year, we had the privilege of partnering with Operation Warm Coat to donate 120 coats to local children. These coats will help keep kids warm, ensuring they have the support they need during colder months. We are dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, and this donation is just one of the many ways we continue to give back through the Subaru Loves to Help initiative.
Putnam Subaru Partners with Arbor Day Foundation to Grow a Greener Future - Oz M
Putnam Subaru is proud to be part of Subaru Loves the Earth®, and to partner with the Arbor Day Foundation in our mission to make a positive environmental impact. This year, we had the privilege of distributing trees to local community members as part of the largest corporate tree distribution program ever! These trees help improve air quality, reduce flooding, and promote healthier, greener communities.
Putnam Subaru joins in support of NAMIWalks San Mateo! - Nelson M
At Putnam Subaru, we are committed to fostering a supportive and caring community. As part of our dedication to mental health awareness, we were proud to sponsor the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walks San Mateo event this year. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMIWalks raises awareness about mental health issues and helps reduce stigma. The yearly NAMIWalks Event is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and show our support for mental health awareness. Putnam Subaru's support and enthusiasm in participating in this year's event made a powerful impact for the NAMIWalks San Mateo, helping to raise awareness and funds for mental health services in our community. Putnam Subaru was proud to walk together in support of mental health awareness!
Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Event at San Francisco SPCA with Putnam Subaru in Burlingame! - Nelson M
According to the ASPCA, nearly 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters nationwide last year, where many wait to find a loving home. That’s why, as part of the annual #SubaruLovesPets initiative, we at Putnam Subaru in Burlingame partnered with San Francisco SPCA to help cover essential costs for preparing animals for adoption, veterinary expenses, and more at a special event this last October at the SF SPCA in San Francisco! The special Adoption Event included $100 off adoption fees for all animals, along with fun gifts, curtesy of Putnam Subaru! There were many eager adopters throughout the day, and we are thrilled to report that 33 dogs and cats found their forever homes! We are thrilled for all of the pets who have found their way to loving homes.
Putnam Subaru of Burlingame Loves Learning at Washington Elementary School! - Nelson M
At Putnam Subaru in Burlingame, we are about community, action and commitment. That is why we are happy to share that last August, as part of our Love Promise commitment to our community, Putnam Subaru of Burlingame was proud to donate to Washington Elementary School some of the materials they need to create an engaging and safe learning environment, while at the same time helping to offset the burden that teacher's often take-on to provide much needed supplies for their classroom. AdoptAClassroom.org’s 2023 Teacher Spending Survey found that teachers' out-of-pocket spending on school supplies has increased 14% (or $110) since 2021. Teachers now spend an average of $860 each year on classroom materials necessary for learning. The median classroom supply budget provided to teachers by their school is only $200. That’s just $8 per student in a classroom of 25 for the school year. This school year Putnam Subaru of Burlingame's support means Washington Elementary School will have the much-needed materials to equip students with the learning tools they need to thrive in school, and create their dreams! While also helping teachers feel that their needs in the classroom are being noticed and acted upon.
