Did Brandon Tomes Subaru go above and beyond, provide exceptional service, or support causes that are important to you? We'd love to hear about it.
We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to our customers, our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.
The 2024 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 Brandon Tomes 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.
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.
Did Brandon Tomes Subaru go above and beyond, provide exceptional service, or support causes that are important to you? We'd love to hear about it.
SUBMIT A STORYSubaru 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 our retailers will have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need so far.
Subaru and our retailers are committed to protecting and preserving the Earth, not just by our words, but also by our actions.
More than 13 million pieces of hard-to-recycle waste collected and recycled through TerraCycle®.
Subaru believes we all should have a chance to lead a healthy life. That's why Subaru and its retailers, like us, partner with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) and their local hospital or cancer treatment center to give warm blankets and encouraging messages of hope, written by retailers and Subaru customers in their stores, to support patients facing cancer. Through our partnership with LLS, we've supported nearly 350,000 cancer patients nationwide. We're proud to be LLS'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. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and its retailers will have supported more than 470,000 students nationwide and are proud to be their largest corporate supporter.
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home. That's why Subaru and its retailers, like us, partner with a local animal shelter every October to provide direct financial assistance and host adoption events to help animals find loving homes. Through our partnership with local and national organizations, we have donated over $51 million, which has supported the adoption, rescue, transport, and health of over 420,000 animals. We're proud to be the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA.
Subaru and its retailers believe in giving back to our communities. 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 2,100 local charities where Subaru owners live and work.
Now, after 15 years, Subaru and our retailers have donated over $256 million to charity all to give back and to make the world a better place.
Our dealership is committed to serving and continuing to share the love by sponsoring and participating in local charities such as Meals on Wheels, pet adoptions, and other charitable events that we have the opportunity to be a part of.
Subaru and Brandon Tomes 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.
Tom K.
My name is Tom. I have been a close personal friend of Bob Tomes for many years. Bob passed away last week, and I lost a great friend but McKinney, Texas lost a great leader. Bob Tomes was the father and business partner of Brandon Tomes, owners of Brandon Tomes Subaru. Bob spent his last 40 plus years supporting and giving back to his community. When Brandon and Bob opened their Subaru dealership, they always had a give back to the community initiative going on. Bob Tomes loved to meet his customers and tell them how much he appreciated their business. When team members from the dealership volunteered at a local charity, Bob was always leading the group. Collecting socks for the homeless, diapers for families in need, coats for children, or doing random acts of kindness for local people that deserve a pat on the back are just a few of the kind gestures Bob Tomes did throughout the years. I see the Subaru commercials that say Subaru has a love promise throughout their company, I can promise you that Bob Tomes had that love for his community, his customers, his dealership team members, his country and his family. Subaru and McKinney, Texas lost a wonderful, kind partner recently. We will miss Bob, but I feel sure that his son Brandon has that same love that his father had.
Don H.
My name is Don. I am an English teacher at the First Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. Our church has an, English as a Second Language, class that meets every Wednesday evening. The classes offer adults in our community the opportunity to learn, speak and communicate the English language. The number of students that have enrolled this year is over 90 and that requires over 15 teachers and volunteers for each week’s classes. Last month the Love team from Brandon Tomes Subaru provided dinner to feed the almost 100 students and staff at our September 25th meeting. Mr. Fowler, the Tomes Subaru Love coordinator, said that the dinner was a part of the dealership’s 30 random Acts of Kindness. They do some act of kindness every day of the month in September and our act was dinner! Our students were overjoyed that someone would bring dinner for them. I can speak for the students, teachers and volunteers, Thank You so very much Brandon Tomes Subaru. Your act of kindness was a blessing to us all.
Inetra N.
Dear Brandon Tomes, Subaru Loves Learning, and AdoptAClassroom, On behalf of the entire Malvern Elementary community, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation. Your support is making a tremendous impact on both our dedicated faculty and the over 420 students we serve. Providing for 37 teachers is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! The tears of joy and excitement from our staff when we received the news were moving. Our educators pour their hearts into ensuring each child receives what they need, and your support affirms that you believe in the work they do. This act of kindness will be a lasting memory in their educator journey. We are truly honored that you chose our school this year. The supplies and tools that educators have the opportunity to fill their classrooms with will empower our scholars and support our educators for years to come. Malvern is fortunate to have partners in education like you who believe in the power of educators and schools and the importance of supporting our future leaders. Warmest regards, Inetra Nelson Humbled Principal, Malvern Elementary
Scott B.
On Friday, June 21st Brandon Tomes Subaru and the LLS Red River Chapter had the pleasure of delivering 80 blankets to Cancer Center Associates 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 at Brandon Tomes Subaru. This incredible act of generosity was warmly received by the Cancer Center Associates staff who were thrilled to distribute these gifts to their patients. Many thanks to everyone at Brandon Tomes Subaru and Cancer Center Associates, 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!
Jen H.
Cancer Center Associates is a leading-edge treatment center offering the best technologies for conquering cancer. It is our commitment to serving each patient with compassion, hope, and knowledge as we build an individualized plan for a path to recovery. We offer a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic treatment options. The Rena Tarbet Cancer Center of McKinney has been helping recovering cancer patients for years. Treating our patients with respect, kindness and making them as comfortable as possible is our first priority, so when the team from Brandon Tomes Subaru of McKinney showed up with a truck load of warm blankets, patient care kits, warm stocking caps and fun kid’s games we were extremely excited and grateful. These items will help make sure that the hours spent here fighting cancer will be confrontable and assure them that there are people in our community that care about them. This is the 4th year that Brandon Tomes Subaru has supported our mission which proves that Brandon Tomes and Subaru of America ‘Loves to Care’! Thank you, Brandon Tomes, you are making a difference in our community.
Curtis M.
My name is Curtis Moore. I have been a Sales Specialist at Brandon Tomes Subaru for 8 years. Our management team is very good at supporting the team members here at BTS. They often have a Surprise luncheon for the team and sometimes the Service director will even break out the grill and cook steaks, burgers or maybe even fajitas for us. These team building events are great and really send a great message to all of us team members. Last week they came up with something new. Our Love Promise Champion announced that BTS was going to have the first annual ‘Brandon Tomes Subaru Chili Cookoff’! Any team member could sign up to compete and have a chance to win $350 for first place, $250 for second and $150 for third. Everyone would get a chance to taste all entries and vote for their favorite. There were 24 crock pots of chili to taste, and I tasted them all. Everyone had a Great time tasting and bragging on their chili concoction. Sales, service and parts team members all tasted and enjoyed the chili cookoff experience together. Erwin from parts won first place, even though my chili was better. The most exciting thing about our chili cookoff is that all three of the winners donated their winnings to one of our favorite local charities, The Community Garden Kitchen. The kitchen serves hot, healthy and hearty meals to people of McKinney that are underserved. The $750 dollar donation will feed 150 people. So, I would say that our chili cookoff was a huge success, both for the Brandon Tomes Subaru team as well as our community.
Maria S.
Since 1992, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC) has worked with a team of law enforcement, Child Protective Services, forensic interviewers, therapists, and family advocates to ensure children affected by abuse and neglect in Collin County have access to safety, healing, and justice. Winter can be a tough time for the children we serve. Children who are removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect often leave with nothing but the clothes on their back. Caregivers may struggle to meet the unexpected needs of a child in crisis. Our Rainbow Room meets the emergency needs of children and families that the Center and its partners serve by providing immediate access to brand new clothing, shoes, hygiene products, and baby items completely free of charge. Our Rainbow Room is there to help ensure safer environments and stabilized placements for our clients. As part of Brandon Tomes Subaru’s January 2024 community give-back event, “Operation Warm” had a huge impact! In partnership with Subaru of America, their team collected hundreds of coats, jackets, shows and socks to support our clients during the coldest months of the year. This donation could not have come at a better time. Our Rainbow Room serves approximately 150 children each month, and we had recently experienced a decrease in clothing donations. This allowed us to re-stock our Rainbow Room so we can ensure no child has to go without the critical supplies they need. For over 30 years, CACCC has provided comprehensive services for children experiencing the trauma of abuse and neglect; ensuring their safety, providing resources and therapy to begin the healing journey and helping law enforcement bring perpetrators to justice. We provide these services at no cost to our clients for as long as they need us, but we can only achieve great impact through the help of partners like Brandon Tomes Subaru. On behalf of the children we serve, we’re so grateful.
Tina M.
My name is Tina, I am the director of development for the Hope Free Clinic in McKinney, Texas. We are a faith-based non-profit where we look to share the love of Christ by providing hope and healing for the whole person. Our vision is to continue being the full-time medical home for over 1,000 uninsured residents in our county. We strive to create a space where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and love while delivering high quality medical, wellness and spiritual care. Our patients need no cost medical care as well as support for their personal hygiene health. We offer our free “Help Closet” to all of our patients that need hygiene products. During the holidays our supply of Help Closet products always runs low. Last year the team at Brandon Tomes Subaru generously donated a load of much needed items. This year our Help Closet was critically low and out of the blue the Brandon Tomes Subaru team arrived with a truck load of every type of hygiene product we could ever ask for. What a Wonderful holiday blessing! It is great to have community minded business, like Brandon Tomes Subaru in our town. Thank you so very much Brandon.
Robert T.
May name is Bob. My son is Brandon Tomes and he owns Brandon Tomes Subaru in McKinney, Texas. Brandon and his team do a great job of giving back to our community. They seem to have some type of give back initiative every month of the year. Volunteering at Meals on Wheels, collecting diapers for the local diaper bank, hosting several free food distribution events, as well as building and operation a free food pantry located at the dealership. These are just a few of the many ways the BTS team gives back. This year, Brandon wanted to show some love to groups of people in McKinney that work hard and do a great job but get very little recognition. This idea turned into “Brandon Tomes Subaru’s 30 Random Acts of Kindness”. Every day of the month of September, a group of Brandon Tomes Subaru team members committed an act of kindness to a different group of well deserving community members. Here are just a few of the wonderful acts of kindness that were carried out last month: Lunch for all twenty-five 911 operators at the McKinney Police Department. Dinner for the ER staff at Baylor Hospital. Breakfast for Baby Booties Diaper Bank volunteers. Lunch for staff members and volunteers of Habitat for Humanity. A meal for The Childrens Advocacy Center staff. Lunch for the Fire Fighters at 2 of our local fire stations. Lunch for the Hope Free Clinic staff members and a meal for all of the volunteers at the North Texas Veterans Center. I am very proud to see the wonderful community giving that my son and his team are continuing to do here in McKinney, Texas.
Peggy C.
Brandon Tomes Subaru has been a supporter of Collin County Meals-on-Wheels® for over 15 years. Meals-on-Wheels® Collin County was established in 1976 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the purpose of serving Meals-on-Wheels® to promote better nutrition among elderly residents in Collin County. The first older adult nutrition program began in 1977 with 100 meals being served daily at three of our local senior centers. Since then, the program has expanded to provide daily, nutritious meals and social interaction to approximately 2,000 unduplicated, homebound, older, or disabled adults throughout Collin County. Those at greater risk of malnutrition are also eligible to receive supplemental weekend and breakfast meals. In 2022, MOWCC provided an unprecedented 360,000 meals for 2,500 unduplicated clients. Our Texas weather is very unpredictable, but you can rest assured it is going to be HOT, June through September. Each summer numerous MOWCC clients reach out to us in need of relief from the oppressive Texas heat. When this happens our MOWCC volunteers get busy trying to find a donor to supply or repair the air conditioner of the client in need. Sometimes it takes weeks to find AC relief for our sweating clients. Peggy Click, a long-time board of directors' member, heard about this problem and reached out to Brandon Tomes. When Brandon found out about the need he jumped into action. Within 4 days Brandon Tomes Subaru delivered a truckload of air conditioners that can be stored until a client is in need. Their thoughtfulness ensures many of our hot clients will get relief from this blazing heat. Thank You Brandon Tomes Subaru for making this happen and thank you for your incredible generosity. You make our community a better place!
Danna H.
Brandon Tomes Subaru Shares the Love with ManeGait! ManeGait in McKinney was thrilled and humbled to receive a $71,150 donation from Brandon Tomes Subaru as a hometown beneficiary of the 2022 Subaru Share the Love® Event. The oversized check was presented by the Tomes family to the ManeGait founding family at the ManeGait LIVE Country Fair and Concert on April 29. This heartfelt act of generosity left ManeGait staff, volunteers, and attendees inspired by the community's support. ManeGait's mission is to help children and adults with disabilities move beyond their boundaries through the healing power of the horse and the dedication of a professional, caring community. This is a calling for founders Priscilla and Bill Darling and their daughter and son-in-law, Landon and Zach Schneider. Established on faith, a passion for horses, and a deep care for those in need, the nonprofit has served North Texas for over 15 years. From just two horses and four riders in 2007, ManeGait has grown to serve 150 children and adults with disabilities with a herd of 30 horses. The growth and success of ManeGait are thanks in great part to long-time community partners like Brandon Tomes Subaru. The ManeGait LIVE headliner concert was also presented by Brandon Tomes Subaru featuring performances by Isaac Hoskins, The Maylee Thomas Band, and Drake White. The event highlighted ManeGait's mission but also celebrated the unity and compassion of the community. It was a day filled with entertainment, joy, and support for an extraordinary cause. With this support, ManeGait will continue to grow and provide life-changing programs for children and adults with disabilities and military veterans. For more ways to become involved with ManeGait, visit manegait.org.
Amy M.
I am Amy and I am a third-grade teacher at Caldwell Elementary school in McKinney, Texas. Two years ago, Brandon Tomes Subaru, our local Subaru dealer, selected our school for their Subaru Loves Learning® initiative. They adopted every classroom and even supplied the school with much needed items such as earphones for every student and electric pencil sharpeners for every classroom. A few weeks ago, Mr. Fowler from the dealership contacted us and asked if we would like to have Brandon Tomes Subaru make an Earth Day presentation to the third graders. He told us that April is “Brandon Tomes Subaru LOVES the Earth” month and that it is a month long celebration of Mother Earth. April 22 is national Earth Day and they wanted to tell our students how important it is to take care of our planet. Our school welcomed them with open arms. This type of curriculum is exactly what is needed for third grade students. Mr. Tomes and Mr. Fowler did a Great job of explaining the importance of taking care of our natural resources. They challenged the students to become “Planet Heroes” by loving our earth, recycling, conserving and spreading, the word to create more Planet Heroes. After lunch two of our third graders went out to the school yard and collected an armful of trash, brought it to me and said “Look, we are Planet Heroes!” Thank you Brandon Tomes for helping to mold the lives of our students, the earth will be in their hands some day.
Vicki D.
My name is Vicki Deerman. I am the executive director of McKinney Roots. We are a food donation farm for the food insecure of McKinney, Texas. McKinney Roots is a volunteer-based organization/charity that grows vegetables, eggs and honey. In 2022, with the help of over 240,000 bees, we raised and donated over 4,000 dozen eggs, 14,000 pounds of produce and engaged with 428 volunteers for over 1,070 hours. This farm production served 6,800 meals buy local kitchens and groceries for over 250 families every week. However, the bird flu, harsh winter temps, coyote attacks and old age have taken its toll on our chicken population. A generous local doner is building us a new chicken facility that will house 450 to 500 chickens, but we then needed someone to help us purchase the chickens to replenish our flock. Wilson Fowler from Brandon Tomes Subaru heard about our need for chickens, and the next thing that we knew he told us that Brandon Tomes was going to donate the $6,000.00 needed to purchase 400 laying hens. This donation will let the farm almost double our egg production to almost 10,000 dozen eggs per year and help us provide food that so many of our McKinney residents need! When Brandon Tomes and his team came out to deliver the $6,000 check he told us that April is “Brandon Tomes Subaru Loves the Earth” month and that supporting an all-natural, sustainable farm was a no brainer.
Robbie C.
My name is Robbie Clark. I am one of the board members of the McKinney, Texas Chamber of Commerce. Each year the Chamber selects the McKinney Business of the Year. This award is presented to a local business that has enhanced the economy of McKinney through a successful, long term, and profitable operation of business. Most importantly, the business must exhibit community involvement. Brandon Tomes Subaru has been in business in McKinney for over 12 years with amazing growth each and every year. If there is one thing that makes Brandon Tomes Subaru stand out from other local businesses, it is their commitment to our community. The success that BTS has achieved has made it possible to give back to the people of McKinney. For the last 10 years they have launched a ‘Give Back Initiative 'almost every month. Supporting local charities, volunteering to worthy local causes and recognizing people that make our city great are just some of the ways they give back. Brandon Tomes Subaru has supported local charities such as, Collin County Childrens Advocacy Center, Meals on Wheels, The Samaritan Inn, StreetSide Showers outreach, ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship, McKinney’s Community Garden Kitchen, Baby Booties Diaper Bank and numerus others. The Chamber of Commerce selection committee feels that this type of community support definitely makes Brandon Tomes Subaru our Business of the Year. Brandon Tomes said, “I want Brandon Tomes Subaru to be more than a car dealership. I want us to be known for our commitment to our community!”
Edmond E.
My name is Edmond Elder. I am the service director at Brandon Tomes Subaru. A few days ago, our service drive attendant, Andres Olivares came to me and said that there was an injured kitten on our service parking lot. He and I went out to check on it and found that the kitten was badly injured and appeared to have been attacked by some type of animal. It had a collar and looked well taken care of but had no ID. We felt certain that he is someone's pet. Andres grabbed a box, some shop towels and was successful in catching the little guy. Andres then took him to a nearby veterinarian clinic. Later that day we followed up with the clinic and they explained that the kitten had in fact been attacked by a coyote or large dog. The injuries required amputating his leg but otherwise, he should have a full recovery. The vet told Andres that he had saved the little guy's life and that if we cannot find his owner one of the vets at the clinic is going to adopt him. The staff fell in love with him and has already named him Lucky. There will be almost two months of treatments, but we feel that Lucky has found his home.
Jose A.
In October of 2022 Brandon Tomes Subaru adopted ALL, 28 classrooms at Webb Elementary School in McKinney, Texas. Every teacher received. $500 credit from ‘Adopt a Classroom’ for classrooms to purchase supplies plus, a portable dry erase board and a Hugh classroom supply kit filled with much needed supplies. All 28 teachers and the principal sent us a thank you letter expressing their gratitude for the much-needed support. One of the letters touched our hearts and assured us that our efforts were very much appreciated and helpful for the teachers. Lisa, a second-grade teacher said this..... To Brandon Tomes Subaru. Over the summer, a trend on social media encouraged teachers to upload wish lists for their classrooms. I added my list to numerous sites hoping to be chosen. It never happened. I made peace with that and began slowly purchasing various resources for my students. During our last school assembly, I couldn't believe what I heard. Each teacher on our campus would receive funds to purchase much-needed resources. My mind immediately went to my students. As teachers, we don't just buy items because they are cute or fun. We make purchases with our students in mind. For example, one student may still struggle with fine motor skills. What tools can I purchase to help him with his pencil and scissor grip? Another student may need tactile letters to learn the alphabet because tracing or flashcards may not work. Students may improve in reading because they use whisper phones and can hear themselves as they read. These are all things that are constantly circulating in the minds of teachers. This generous donation will help me make purchases for my students who need and deserve the best learning tools. My heart overflows with gratitude. This will be a great lesson in Kindness for my students. I will remind them about the generosity shown toward our school in hopes that they will pay it forward one day and show kindness to someone in their lives. Thank you again to Brandon Tomes Subaru! With gratitude, I will be able to cross many things off the wish list I created for my students.
Hannah C.
We cannot thank Brandon Tomes Subaru enough for their commitment to Streetside Showers and our community as a whole. Our mission at Streetside Showers is “to offer hope and help restore human dignity to the homeless community in the form of a hot shower and personal hygiene care.” We have a list of cities we visit each week with our shower trailer so we can provide a consistent and reliable shower service for those in need. Since our founding in 2017, we have provided over 27,000 showers. Currently we are in nine different cities across North Texas and four in Florida. As we expand and add more cities, we need more resources and supplies to give out to those who come to our shower location. Brandon Tomes Subaru is dedicated to helping local nonprofits and we are so blessed to partner with a business focused on improving the lives of all members of our city. Brandon Tomes Subaru reached out to us asking if there were any items we needed in the month of December. Our answer was a resounding “yes!” We see hundreds of individuals each month and we just branched into three new North Texas cities. We definitely could use more supplies to help meet the needs of those struggling with homelessness. Brandon Tomes Subaru helped us collect many items such as hygiene supplies, hand warmers, blankets, socks, and even brand-new shoes for our homeless neighbors. We know that whenever they host a collection drive, we will have to bring a large vehicle to come pick up the supplies. They go all out for those in need! Brandon Tomes Subaru’s donation will enable us to distribute essentials to our guests across North Texas. The name of this collection drive was “Shower with Love.” We did feel showered with love this December and we know our guests feel the same way too!
Peggy C.
My name is Peggy. I am the volunteer coordinator for the Collin County Meals on Wheels. Each year our volunteers become ‘Secret Santas’ and take Christmas gifts to over 1,000 Meals on Wheels clients. First, we deliver a Secret Santa questionnaire to all of the 1,200 M.O.W. clients that ask what their wants and needs are. The next step is to contact all 900 of our volunteers and hundreds of generous supporters to ask for donations of these much-needed Santas gifts. Step two is to find a place for gift drop off and storing of the gifts for 45 days. Locations that have been used in the past are not available this year. A generous supporter offered space in their storage building but due to zoning restraints changed their mind at the last minute. Needless to say, with only four days left to find a suitable location the Collin County M.O.W. volunteers were desperate. That’s when Brandon Tomes Subaru saved the day! Brandon and team have been generous supporters of Meals on Wheels for many years. Brandon found out that we were in great need of a storage location, and he offered 10 large storage rooms in their warehouse that is adjacent to the Brandon Tomes Subaru dealership. What a blessing. They reserved parking spaces for drop off, supplied signage, and even collected gifts that were dropped off after hours. Over 1,100 gift bags were stored safely until our volunteers can deliver them to the very grateful Meals on Wheels Clients. Thank you, Brandon Tomes Subaru, your generous support has helped make Christmas better for over 1,000 local seniors.
Steve W.
My name is Steve Wurm and I am the Executive Director of the Community Health Clinic in McKinney, Texas. We are a free clinic in Collin County and provide high-quality and compassionate healthcare to underserved individuals and families, empowering people to realize their highest potential in work, life, and community. A medical crisis can force someone to choose between their health or that of a loved one, and losing their home or job. We are on a mission to empower individuals and families who cannot afford quality healthcare to live productive, independent lives. Volunteers and donations are the key to our success. Most of the people involved with the clinic are volunteers and we rely on community donations to accomplish our goals. The Tomes family has been supporting us for several years, so when I received a call from Brandon Tomes informing me that Brandon Tomes Subaru was bringing a “Tomes Love” check for $5,000, I was thankful, but not surprised. Their generosity is unsurpassed. Thank you Brandon and Bob Tomes, You have touched the lives of many in our community.
Sara J.
Through our partnership with Brandon Tomes Subaru we hosted an adoption event throughout the month of October. During the month of October we were able to find 128 cats and dogs homes! With the support of Brandon Tomes Subaru and the local community we saw higher than normal adoption numbers this month. One particular dog that found her forever home was Echo, the Husky. She came into the shelter on early September as a stray and the staff and volunteer immediately fell in love with her personality. She is a very sweet and mild mannered Husky that loved everyone. She loved to talk to everyone she met by howling at them. She got adopted very quickly but came back only two days later because she didn’t get along with the smaller dog in the home. We took her back in to hopefully find a better fit. Over a month passed and everyone at the shelter was surprised she was still at the shelter, but because it was reported she doesn’t like small dogs, it was hard to find the perfect home for her. On October 13th though her forever family came in after seeing her on our Facebook page and knew they had to meet her. It was love at first sight and she was very excited to finally find her forever home.
Wilson F.
Brandon Tomes Subaru just completed our “30 Random Acts of Kindness.” During the month of September, BTS team members performed an act of kindness every day. Our team wanted to reach out to people in our community and say ‘Thank You’ for the meaningful things they do every day. Here are some examples: Israel, Sales Specialist, served a hot lunch to E.R. staff members at Baylor Hospital. Ben, Service Advisor and Love Promise Champion, took lunch to the firefighters at McKinney’s Fire station #2. Clay, Internet Manager, provided sandwiches, veggies and deserts to the volunteers at the North Texas Veterans center. Edmond, Service Manager, took dinner to the ‘English as a second language class’ at the First Methodist Church. Dayana, Customer Relations Manager, surprised the 911 Operators at the McKinney Police Department with a delicious lunch and ice cream for dessert. Roger, Sales Specialist, took a hearty breakfast to the volunteers at StreetSide Showers Homeless Outreach project. Zack, General Sales Manager, cooked hamburgers and hotdogs for the volunteers and staff at the Collin County Meals on Wheels. These are just a few of our random acts. Every recipient was VERY grateful and surprised that Brandon Tomes Subaru took the time and made the effort to say, Thank You, for a job well done.
Dayana L.
My name is Dayana Loya. I am the Subaru Love Promise Champion at Brandon Tomes Subaru in McKinney Texas. We plan a “Community Give Back” initiative every month of the year. A few weeks ago, Mr. Fowler, our community Involvement Director, learned of a new outreach group in McKinney that is doing great work. The Community Garden Kitchen is a non-profit charity group that feeds hungry people. Their mission is to serve nutritious meals to people suffering the fear and distress of food insecurity. Four nights per week the kitchen serves dinner to over 100 hungry people each night. Anyone can receive a meal with no questions asked and no paperwork required. After a tour of the kitchen, it was clear that this is a program that Brandon Tomes Subaru should support. The kitchen’s director, Angela Poen, told us of a new program called “Dinner’s on Us” that allows individuals and companies one exclusive day to cover the cost of an evening meal. A donation of $500 covers the cost of one night's meal with recognition for the donor that night. Mr. Fowler and I felt that this was a perfect way for our team members to show their support to such a worth-while cause. The plan was to present the “Dinners on us” program to all of the BTS team members and suggest that they all donate at least $5.00. If everyone donated we would have just enough for one night’s meal at the kitchen. After everyone in our sales, service and parts departments were offered the opportunity to donate, came the BIG surprise! The extremely gracious team donated enough money to serve not one, but FOUR nights meals! I was shocked and very proud of our team. Mr. Fowler then challenged Brandon Tomes to match the donation. With Mr. Tomes’ matching funds the Brandon Tomes Subaru Team served two weeks meals to over 400 people. Thank you to my fellow team members for having such generous hearts!
Dayana L.
My name is Dayana Loya. I am the Subaru Love Promise Champion at Brandon Tomes Subaru in McKinney Texas. We plan a “Community Give Back” initiative every month of the year. A few weeks ago, Mr. Fowler, our Community Involvement Director, learned of a new outreach group in McKinney that is doing great work. The Community Garden Kitchen is a non-profit charity group that feeds hungry people. Their mission is to serve nutritious meals to people suffering the fear and distress of food insecurity. Four nights per week the kitchen serves dinner to over 100 hungry people each night. Anyone can receive a meal with no questions asked and no paperwork required. After a tour of the kitchen, it was clear that this is a program that Brandon Tomes Subaru should support. The kitchen’s director, Angela Poen, told us of a new program called “Dinner’s on Us” that allows individuals and companies one exclusive day to cover the cost of an evening meal. A donation of $500 covers the cost of one nights meal with recognition for the donor that night. Mr. Fowler and I felt that this is a perfect way for our team members to show their support to such a worth- while cause. The plan was to present the “Dinners on us” program to all of the BTS team members and suggest that they all donate at least $5.00. If everyone donated we would have just enough for one night’s meal at the kitchen. After everyone in our sales, service and parts departments were offered the opportunity to donate came the BIG surprise! The extremely gracious team donated enough money to serve not one, but FOUR nights meals! I was shocked and very proud of our team. Mr. Fowler then challenged Brandon Tomes to match the donation. With Mr. Tomes’s matching funds the Brandon Tomes Subaru Team served 2 weeks meals to over 400 people. Thank you to my fellow team members for having such generous hearts!
Helen H.
I am Helen Hutton, Executive Director with Baby Booties Diaper Bank in McKinney, Texas. In early June W.E. Fowler, of Brandon Tomes Subaru, approached us, once again, about supporting our diaper bank with a month-long diaper drive in July. He said his team at Brandon Tomes Subaru wanted to give back to our community and that they really wanted to help babies and families in need. They had hosted a similar drive in 2020 that proved a huge success and the impact on the community was amazing to see. Our diaper bank has one diaper distribution event each month and 12 partner agencies we provide diapers to monthly. We distribute on average 30,000 - 40,000 diapers per month. The Brandon Tomes Subaru team launched a month-long diaper drive called “Operation Baby Booties.” Their goal was to collect 65,000 diapers in the month of July. The plan was to donate diapers for every car sold and every oil change preformed as well as match one for one every diaper donated by customers, employees or generous members of our community. Word got out quickly. By mid-July, their diaper drive was in full swing. We stopped by mid-month and the showroom looked like a diaper warehouse. Due to increased demand and need for diapers in our community, we had completely exhausted our supply of diapers in four different sizes, therefore this drive could not have come at a more critical time. That is when we received the call from Mr. Fowler. He told us the diaper drive had been a huge success and he wanted to get diapers to us ASAP. The timing could not have been better! It was like God had answered our prayers. The Brandon Tomes Subaru diaper drive collected “55,000” diapers! This would provide diapers for 1,100 babies in need. The entire BTS team pitched in to load the diapers for us. We received the diapers on a Friday and that Sunday they were being repackaged and prepared by a local church youth group. Over half those diapers were then distributed to families in need the following Saturday at our monthly distribution. This will surely touch the hearts of hundreds of families here in McKinney, Texas. Thank you, Brandon Tomes Subaru Team!
Emily E.
LLS had the pleasure of taking part in the generous blanket delivery from Brandon Tomes Subaru to the Cancer Center Associates of McKinney. 80 soft and warm blankets were taken to the facility as part of the Subaru Loves to Care program. This incredible act of kindness was greatly appreciated by the staff at Cancer Center Associates of McKinney and will brighten the day of many patients. Thank you, Brandon Tomes Subaru, for giving to others and supporting the mission of LLS.
Megan H.
ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship wants to Share our Love for Brandon Tomes Subaru. Brandon and Stephanie Tomes just presented a $41,000.00 check to ManeGait. We are so very grateful to be one of their hometown charities, and are so blessed to have such caring community partners as the Tomes family and the wonderful team at Brandon Tomes Subaru. At ManeGait, children and adults with disabilities move beyond their boundaries through the healing power of the horse and the dedication of a professional and caring community. As a nonprofit organization, ManeGaite’s stewardship, business leadership, and community support have become the foundation for our center’s growth and longevity. We are committed to keeping the cost of equine therapy affordable for our rider families, therefore rider fees remain less than 15% of our operating budget. Individual donations contribute 70% of ManeGaits revenue needs. The donation from Brandon Tomes Subaru will provide riding scholarships to numerous riders and their families. Keep up the Great community outreach Brandon Tomes Subaru!
Carol B.
My name is Carol and I have lived in McKinney, Texas most of my life. I’m currently driving the second Subaru I’ve owned and love the folks at Brandon Tomes Subaru. In all the times I’ve visited the dealership over the years, I hadn’t paid much attention to the food pantry outside near the street. I remember seeing it thinking, “it’s nice they’re helping people in need” but never gave it much thought after that. However, Brandon Tomes’s free food pantry holds much more meaning to me now after the passing of my younger sister Kay. She had some unfortunate turns leading to a period where she was homeless, and even though she was too proud to accept our help, she often mentioned getting by with the free food she received many times from Brandon Tomes Subaru’s pantry. Now that she is no longer with us, I have started putting food into the pantry each week in the hopes of helping someone else’s sister/brother/mother/father/child when they have no other options. Thank you to Brandon Tomes Subaru for helping my sister and all others who are in need of food.
Paul B.
I am Paul Ballesteros Founder and President of “Emmanuel Labor”. We are dedicated to removing the ‘Lessness’ from Homelessness! We provide, housing searches, job searches and preparation, ID & vital document replacement, mentorship and discipleship to the homeless of McKinney Texas. During the winter months Emmanuel Labor partners with the local Salvation Army to provide overnight shelter to the homeless when our weather is near of below freezing. Bedding, blankets, pillows, a hot meal, and much need hygiene supplies are provided, and my team oversees these activities. Last January Wilson Fowler from Brandon Tomes Subaru reached out to see if there were any needs, we had for our winter program. The result of that call was 30 new inflatable beds, blankets and pillows delivered to us the next day. This year Wilson called to ask what we needed for 2022’s winter overnight housing program. Our current need was plastic storage boxes and lids. We house from 30 to 50 people each night and the bedding is stored in individual storage boxes which doubles as a place for our guest to store their personal belongings overnight. We also store other supplies in big, oversized storage bins. Our storage boxes and bins are several years old and need to be replaced. Like last year, the next day Brandon Tomes Subaru came to the rescue. They delivered 50 new plastic storage boxes with lids and 15 Hugh oversized H/D storage bins. What a blessing Brandon Tomes Subaru is to McKinney, Texas. Thank you, Brandon for your support to our community, it is unbelievable.
Tracy F.
My name is Tracy Ferguson, and I am the Chief Development Officer for The Samaritan Inn, Collin County’s only homeless shelter. We are a comprehensive homeless program that helps willing people gain dignity and independence. We support displaced people that have a desire to get back on their feet and be self-sufficient residents of Collin County again. A few weeks ago, W.E. Fowler from Brandon Tomes Subaru called me to schedule some dates for his employees to volunteer at the Inn during the month of December. While talking he asked how things were going and was there anything that the Inn needed before the end of the year. When he ask me that question, I remembered last December the van we used to transport our residents was involved in a traffic accident and was totaled. Brandon Tomes Subaru came to the rescue with the donation of a brand-new Subaru to fulfill our transportation needs. Such a blessing that was! With that in mind, I told W.E. about a big need that we had. Most of the residents at the Inn do not own a car or have transportation. The Inn decided to purchase bicycles for those residents and for their children. The bikes were very useful for our residents but the fact that our bicycles are all parked out of doors, the weather, wind and rain has taken its toll on the bikes. The staff member in charge of maintaining the bikes told us he was fighting a losing battle trying to keep the bikes in working order as long as they are parked outside. I told W.E. we really needed a bicycle storage shelter to protect the bikes. His reaction was, let me put a pencil to it and call you back. Well,4 weeks later The Samaritan Inn has a Wonderful all weather storage shelter for our over 50 bicycles! It was unbelievable, The Brandon Tomes Subaru team found a contractor, procured a building permit and had a construction date within 6 days. Less than 4 weeks from start to finish the project was completed. Today they presented us with a $12,000 check which more than paid for the entire project! Brandon Tomes Subaru has been one of our best supporters for over 12 years. It is because of organizations like Brandon Tomes Subaru that we can help those in need in our county. Thank you for All that you do!
Lance O.
I am the founder of Streetside Showers, a local non-profit serving those in need of a hot shower, personal hygiene care, a change of clothes and a meal. Our mission is to help restore human dignity to the homeless community in and around McKinney. Our trailer is equipped with bathrooms, toilets, showers, and we haul it all over North Texas, making seven stops per week. The storage unit for the trailer is really close to the Brandon Tomes Subaru dealership. W.E. Fowler, community outreach director of the dealership, was very curious about the trailer, so he asked me about our work and how his team could help. Ever since then, they've been a tremendous support. We also like to provide our guests with a meal at each of our stops. However, they really don't have a place to store groceries or cook food and Brandon Tomes Subaru immediately understood the need for prepared food. Volunteers from the dealership come out to serve meals and assist our guests with a shower service. Last year, Brandon Tomes Subaru kicked off a hygiene kit collection drive that was incredibly successful, and now that we are approaching winter, they really stepped up with a winter essentials collection drive. Throughout the month of October, they collected blankets, hats, gloves, socks – everything our guests need to help them stay warm. Even though 54% of our guests have a job, they're homeless and experiencing a tough time in their life. Many homeless people sleep in public places not meant for human habitation, and they don't have access to basic hygiene essentials. On a daily basis, we don't have a second thought about having the ability to wash our hands, take a shower, or brush our teeth. These are crucial activities that keep us healthy. Hygiene helps prevent serious health issues and gives homeless people dignity. With the help of the Brandon Tomes Subaru team, we recently reached a milestone of providing 16,000 showers. The Brandon Tomes Subaru team acknowledged the importance of the Streetside Showers mission and stepped into action by launching an annual month-long drive. As I said, last year was hygiene kits, and the campaign was called "Shower With Love." This year's collection drive of winter essentials was called "Loves To Help The Homeless." Both drives were promoted heavily, and there was amazing marketing and signage posted throughout the dealership, promoting the event to customers and employees. Brandon Tomes Subaru donated over $4,000 of blankets, socks, gloves and other winter essentials and customers were equally generous with their donations. I know the success of these events is directly attributed to Brandon Tomes Subaru’s involvement in the community, and their clientele really responds when they are asked to help support a cause. They really know how to raise awareness. Every community in North Texas is struggling – people are losing their jobs and homes, and we are busy trying to help meet the needs of all these people on the street. The folks at Brandon Tomes Subaru get behind us with spreading the word about what we need to continue our mission. The need never stops, and all we can do is try to help more people every week, and we simply couldn't do it without the invaluable help given to Streetside Showers by our friends and partners at Brandon Tomes Subaru.
Sara J.
Pepper was one of the many animals we were able to adopt out with the amazing support of Brandon Tomes Subaru. Pepper came to us as because her owner was elderly and was no longer able to care for her. She was 10 years old and 20 pounds overweight at 62 pounds. While she was with the shelter we put her on a diet and got her out to exercise as much as we could. In the 2 weeks she was here she had already lost 5 pounds so we knew a healthy life was possible for this very sweet girl. She never meet a stranger, animal or person and loved everyone. She was the perfect lap dog, whether you wanted her on your lap or not. She was adopted by a longtime supporter of the shelter, who had 2 other dogs at home that she also adopted from our shelter. We knew in her hands Pepper would have a great life.
Danny L.
My name is Danny Loya, and I’ve been a Lot Technician at Brandon Tomes Subaru for 2 years. I was lucky enough to participate in this year’s “30 Random Acts of Love,” an initiative to provide 30 Acts of LOVE for 30 days in September. Several Brandon Tomes Subaru employees went all over McKinney delivering lunches to essential workers for the entire month. We wanted to do something nice for people who help other people. My very first stop was delivering lunch for 15 volunteers at the Veterans Center of North Texas. Paul Hendricks, one of the volunteers that helps vets down on their luck, said he was amazed that we would think of them. That was just the beginning of meeting a bunch of really nice people. We went to Hope Free Clinic with meals for the doctors and volunteers. This is a clinic that helps patients who have no means to pay and no insurance. Melissa Willmarth, one of the volunteers, said she couldn’t wait to dig in! Disabled vets like to hang out at the local VFW, post-2150. On the day we arrived with lunches, there were 30 veterans and Guy Green, VFW director, said everyone loved their meal, which turned out to be a very special day. We decided to turn the tables on the folks who deliver for Meals On Wheels! Peggy Click, a board member, was so grateful, and all 25 volunteers and staff really enjoyed the lunches we provided. The McKinney Police Department’s “Neighborhood Patrol Unit” and the 911 operators had lunch on us on separate days. Greg Conley, McKinney Police Chief, sent Mr. Tomes a thank you letter saying our support was appreciated. There were so many more people that I had the privilege of meeting: Teressa Jimenez, director of CASA, an organization that advocates for children in the foster system, the folks at the local Salvation Army and the people in the Collin County Habitat for Humanity administrative offices. The joy these lunches brought people was kind of surprising to me. It didn’t seem like what I was doing was all that important. But it turned out it really is the thought that counts. We repeatedly heard people expressing that what we were doing was so thoughtful, and people usually forget about the folks “behind the scenes.” I don’t think I’ve smiled as much as I did in September as I have in my whole life!
Amy M.
I am a third-grade teacher at Caldwell Elementary School in McKinney, Texas. Last week, myself and nine other teachers were called into the conference room out of the blue, to find Brandon and Bob Tomes of Brandon Tomes Subaru waiting for us. To our surprise, they announced that Caldwell Elementary had been selected as a partner for this year’s “Subaru Loves Learning” event and we had been chosen to receive $500 each towards purchasing supplies and teaching aids for our classrooms! I have been teaching for 12 years, and every year we all end up spending money out of our pockets to purchase extra classroom supplies needed to teach our students, so this was an especially welcome gift. In these challenging times, every penny counts to a teacher. Brandon Tomes added, “We asked Principal Massey what needs every Caldwell classroom has, so in addition to the $500(each) for you 10 teachers, we’ve purchased “40” new Heavy duty Pro style X-ACTO pencil sharpeners, “500” student earbud speakers, “100” cases of antibacterial hand wipes, and a character-building classroom curriculum that the entire school can utilize every day.” We are anxious to start using the CharacterStrong training program. During the Pandemic, our students have been disconnected, neglected, and underserved. This curriculum teaches kindness, honesty, respect, empathy, and responsibility. I, along with the entire staff at Caldwell, am extremely grateful to Brandon Tomes Subaru for this VERY generous gift!
Lori G.
The mission of Foster Friends, a non-profit located in Collin County, is to help supplement the cost of raising foster children so that they may be able to experience the typical joys that other kids take for granted. Every August, the organization hosts an annual back-to-school shoe drive benefitting the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County. CACCC ensures the shoes are distributed to local foster children. Sue Reeves, Foster Friends board member, reached out to Brandon Tomes Subaru of McKinney to see if they would be willing to co-host this year’s drive. Ms. Reeves said that collecting 700 pairs of shoes would be a daunting task, but to her delight, W.E. Fowler, dealership GM, responded immediately with the decision to meet the challenge. “The Back-to-School Shoe Fair on July 31st was a resounding success! Thanks to their generous support, we delivered over 700 pairs of shoes to all our deserving children. On behalf of our kids and all those who serve to make the lives of those in our care happy and healthy, we thank you so very much, Brandon Tomes Subaru,” Ms. Reeves said. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County has provided comprehensive services for children experiencing the trauma of abuse and neglect. They work with local officials, therapists, and family advocates to ensure children affected by abuse and neglect in Collin County have access to safety, healing, and justice. Lori Geer, CACCC’s Vice President of Development, said that the organization provides these services at no cost to their clients for as long as they are in need. The only way they can truly impact the children’s lives is through the help of partners like Brandon Tomes Subaru of McKinney. “The team from Brandon Tomes Subaru stepped up to the plate by offering to host a shoe drive in partnership with Foster Friends. On behalf of the children we serve, we’re so grateful.” Preparing for a new school year is always an exciting yet anxious time for children. This past year has brought an additional level of uncertainty to school children across Collin County. Dealing with a global pandemic on top of schoolwork is difficult for any child, especially those affected by abuse or neglect. The shoes they received may be the first new pair of shoes they have ever owned for many children. Brandon Tomes Subaru’s accomplishment is one Great step towards creating a happy and healthy environment for the foster children of Collin County.
TJ M.
In McKinney, Texas, Brandon Tomes Subaru partnered with our organization, Community Lifeline Center, in distributing food to over 100 households on June 22, 2021. The North Texas Food Bank and the McKinney Police Department joined us at the dealership in the morning, and by that afternoon, over 9,000 pounds of food went out to families in need. This effort was a part of our continued commitment to supporting people in our local community in crisis. W.E. Fowler, Brandon Tomes Subaru’s Community Outreach Director, informed me that this event was the second food giveaway they have done in less than a year. It is clear their passion for helping the community is sincere and it has not waned. There was a line of cars waiting when we began the contactless food distribution on Tuesday morning. 20 dealership volunteers, including Mr. Bob Tomes and his wife, Barbara, along with Brandon Tomes, served fresh, perishable, boxed meals from morning until noon. Also in attendance was Subaru of America regional employees and officers from the McKinney Police Department. Along with individual households, two truck-loads of food went to the Holy Family School, a preschool in McKinney, Texas, dedicated to providing a safe, loving environment for children of all backgrounds. The pandemic continues to recede; however, our neighbors are still in need. Recently, The North Texas Food Bank reported that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact hunger in North Texas. "Over the past year, food insecurity among North Texans has increased by 25 percent. This statistic reflects a significant rise in those seeking food assistance for the very first time – approximately 40 percent of those served by the organization since the start of the pandemic. Almost 900,000 North Texans now face immediate and sustained food insecurity. "Community Lifeline Center has helped individuals and families for over 30 years. Our purpose is to guide residents in crisis back to self-sufficiency and independence by providing resources, information, and referral services to McKinney and Collin County residents. Brandon Tomes Subaru's support is invaluable to our mission! Thank you once again for your generous contribution, and we look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.
Derrick R.
Dear Brandon Tomes Subaru, We at the Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership (AEYL) cannot thank you enough for your recent donation of $3,000 and your choice to begin this partnership with us. Without supporters like Brandon Tomes Subaru, our program wouldn't be able to flourish in its current capacity. We're so excited to get started! With the sponsorship of our new Educational and Workforce Training Lab, we will be able to furnish it with desks, chairs and storage cabinets. This room will be an integral part of our program by providing the vast community; which includes minority and underrepresented young adults with workplace readiness training. They will develop computer skills, conduct career assessments, academic prep for ACT/SAT exams, build resumes, and receive job application assistance. With your invaluable sponsorship, the youth in our program will have the guidance and encouragement to become an outstanding member of society – and maybe have a fulfilling career at Brandon Tomes Subaru one day! We want you to know how much your sponsorship means to AEYL! McKinney, Texas hometown supporters like you help us create a local diverse workforce by empowering youth and young adults with self-esteem, confidence and accountability. Derrick and Ceretha Robinson, Founders of AEYL!
Zack A.
The “Share the Love” event results are in and the checks have been delivered! This year Brandon Tomes Subaru chose to support two local charities to be the recipients of our Share the Love donations. The Samaritan Inn of McKinney and ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship each received $30,000.00 checks! Brandon Tomes Subaru has supported The Samaritan Inn for over ten years and this year’s check will help support hundreds of our homeless as they strive to better themselves. This marks the third year Brandon Tomes Subaru has supported ManeGait and with this donation several special needs children and adults will receive a well-deserved ManeGait, scholarship. “Share the Love” is a Great way that Brandon Tomes Subaru can support the wonderful charities in our community. We look forward to future initiatives with both The Samaritan Inn and ManeGait.
Will O.
April is “Earth Month” at Brandon Tomes Subaru. Earth Day, April 22, is a celebration of the beauty and life-sustaining bounty of our natural environment. On Earth Day we reaffirm our responsibility to protect Mother Earth for future generations. The BTS team feels that it is our responsibility to help protect Earths natural wonders, so we are celebrating Earth Day all month long! Our sales and service team presented every customer with a potted plant to reminded them of the importance of conservation and sustainability. Brandon Tomes Subaru teamed with Hugs Greenhouse to supply over 1,000 plants for the Earth Month celebration! Hugs Greenhouse is a non-profit that empowers adults with special needs to change their lives for the better. Recycle bins in our showroom for our customers, a certified Green facility, and a recycle program for used air filters in our service department are a few of the ways we help protect our earth year-round. Thanks to Brandon Tomes Subaru’s “Earth Month” the BTS team and our Great customers are a little bit GREENER!
Arthur H.
Brandon Tomes Subaru in McKinney, Texas and the North Texas Food Bank partnered to offer support for families in need. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on McKinney, Texas, and the surrounding area's health and economic well-being. Many neighboring communities have been hard-hit by illness and unemployment and still need support. To provide much-needed relief, Brandon Tomes Subaru hosted the North Texas Food Bank drive-thru Mobile Food Pantry on March 3, 2021. This free, drive-thru service is available to all community members in need of support as the pandemic's economic impact continues to cause food insecurity. In the early morning, a semi-tractor-trailer arrived, loaded with pre-packed boxes of food. Brandon Tomes Subaru employees, NTFB volunteers, and Texas Military National Guard members quickly set up the Mobile Pantry for distributing food in a seamless and fully contactless process. Some BTS employees directed traffic into the dealership parking lot, while other employees and volunteers helped load boxes of food in the trunk of vehicles. Marisela with the North Texas Food Bank commented that this was the first time NTFB held an event at a car dealership. "They were so well organized, helpful and hard-working. The large number of dealership volunteers was so impressive, and we look forward to having another event with Brandon Tomes Subaru very soon," said Marisela. Many food recipients expressed their gratitude and shared their stories with Brandon Tomes Subaru employees. Bill and Linda came with their four children and drove away with eight boxes of fresh food. "Because of the pandemic, I had to quit my job to take care of the kids, and Bill's income is smaller. Food for the family takes a huge bite out of our monthly income," said Linda. Each BTS employee provided cheerful service to clients while hustling to serve everyone promptly. Towards the end of the event, Joseph Vargas, a BTS employee, saw that there might be some boxes of food leftover. He asked if he could take some food to his mother, who runs a daycare center in town. "We loaded a new Forester with 20 boxes of food and delivered it to the center," said Joseph. "Mom told me the food fed all of the kids for days, and it was a real blessing when her finances are so tight." Another example of people receiving food indirectly from the event came from one of the McKinney police officers directing traffic. Officer Bruno told Brandon Tomes about a local family who recently lost everything in a house fire. Brandon insisted that the family needed to receive some food boxes, so he loaded the officer's squad car. "That was enough food to last the family for a month," said Officer Bruno. Brandon Tomes Subaru regularly partners with the Samaritan Inn, a homeless shelter in McKinney. Wilson Fowler, General Manager of BTS, saw plenty of food to go around, so he made a last-minute call to the shelter. "I received a call from Wilson Wednesday morning, and he told me about their free food event. He then told me that it was over at noon and looked like they were going to have some food leftover and did the Inn need it," said Rick Crocker, director of the Samaritan Inn. "I sent our refrigerated box truck over ASAP. The truck returned with four fresh food pallets, enough to feed all of our residents for a week. Brandon Tomes Subaru supports The Inn yet again. ""I was shocked to see an 18-wheeler full of food and didn't know how we were going to distribute it all," said Brandon Tomes. However, he was relieved to see over 50 cars waiting in line an hour before the start of the event. Within four hours, 400 families and a few indirect recipients had fresh food for their families. Brandon continued, "We are so proud to work with our community partners to fight hunger and provide fresh food to those who need it most. Our 'Love Promise' is to keep sharing the love in our great community."
Kelly E.
McKinney Texas has a growing homeless population. The local Salvation Army started a program to help the homeless during these cold winter nights. Texas weather serves up many cold nights and people with no place to stay are exposed to the freezing elements. When the overnight temperature is forecast to be 32 degrees or below the Salvation Army opens their gymnasium to provide an overnight warming station. Their air-up beds were showing age and the 25-bed inventory was not enough to handle the 30 to 50 homeless that show up. Brandon Tomes Subaru called and ask, “what can we do to help?”. More beds and more pillows were the answer. The BTS Team showed up the next day with 35 new air beds and 35 pillows. The timing was perfect! The next6 nights proved to be record cold overnight temps with lows in the teens and even dipping below zero for two nights. Local people in need are helped yet again by the Love Promise Team at Brandon Tomes Subaru.
Wilson F.
The Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center reached out to Brandon Tomes Subaru this week with a plea for help. The Centers annual “Holiday Project” is next week and they are short on gifts for the over 800 children that are treated at the center. This year’s pandemic has greatly diminished the number of donations received for the event and time is running out. Each year the Center treats all the children with a book, 2 toys, and a new outfit of clothing. Last year BTS delivered the Center over 1,000 pairs of new shoes, so helping out with this year’s Holiday needs posed no problem. The BTS team went into action and gathered up 2 Subaru’s FULL of books and toys. The 150 books and over 200 new toys helped the Center fill this year’s last-minute need for gifts. Each year, more than 4,500 children are reported as abused or neglected in Collin County. Through the services provided at the Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center, these children are able to find safety, healing, and justice. Brandon Tomes Subaru will continue giving back to our community especially when we find that we can help our children.
Tressie J.
The staff and residents of The Samaritan Inn in McKinney, Texas, are eternally grateful to Brandon Tomes Subaru for the amazing gift of a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The Samaritan Inn is a residential homeless program that houses men, women and children and provides supportive services through their journey back to self-sufficiency. What a blessing it was to receive this gift from Brandon Tomes Subaru. It came at a time when our residents needed it most. We lost one of our transportation vehicles due to a car accident and it greatly hampered our ability to transport residents to doctor’s appointments, the Social Security office, job interviews and take kids to school. Now, due to our community partner’s generosity we are able to resume this service and safely transport our residents in style. Brandon Tomes Subaru has been a Great supporter of the Samaritan Inn for the last 7 years. Over the years Brandon Tomes Subaru has presented The Inn with checks totaling over $200,000.00. This is yet another wonderful donation. Thank you, Brandon Tomes Subaru for helping The Samaritan Inn carry the load of supporting our vulnerable neighbors during a time of need.
Hannah C.
The Streetside Showers team is thrilled that Brandon Tomes Subaru donated hygiene supplies so we can continue helping the homeless of our city! In September, the General Manager of Brandon Tomes Subaru, W.E. Fowler, reached out to us asking how they could get involved in our organization. They asked if there were any products we needed for our shower service that they could gather on our behalf. Little did we know that less than two months later they would have boxes and boxes of products to donate! We almost had to take two trips to fit all of the donations that Brandon Tomes Subaru so graciously donated. Every product that was donated will go to promote cleanliness and dignity for our homeless population in North Texas. Our operation was founded on the principle of helping those in need and we are blessed that Brandon Tomes Subaru came along side of us to help spread hope to the most vulnerable in our community. Streetside Showers is a mobile-shower service based in McKinney, TX which provides hot showers, clean undergarments, and hygiene kits to individuals experiencing homelessness in North Texas. Our mission is “to offer hope and help restore human dignity to the homeless community in the form of a hot shower and personal hygiene care.” We are dedicated to providing basic human needs, restoring human dignity, and improving the quality of life for our unhoused neighbors. Streetside Showers has been operating for over three years and we have provided over 10,000 showers to the homeless of our community. Currently, we service nearly 175 people every week across 8 different cities. In addition to providing a space for people to get clean, we also hand out hygiene kits, socks, underwear and other essentials that our guests might need. Brandon Tomes Subaru so generously stocked us with hygiene supplies such as: soap, foot powder, feminine products, razors, socks, and much more. Brandon Tomes Subaru did not just stop at hygiene supplies, they also donated blankets! Winters in Texas are not friendly to our unhoused neighbors, so winter apparel and protection is vital to the safety and health of all members of our community. Brandon Tomes Subaru, the Streetside Showers team along with all the unhoused of North Texas want to thank you for your company’s dedication to help provide supplies that will contribute to the health and wellness of all members of our community.
Wilson F.
As the general manager of Brandon Tomes Subaru, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of several initiatives that help bring Subaru’s Love Promise into our community. Each drive we did, we found a specific group that had a very specific need. This time, we wanted to find a way to reach a wider range of people in our community. These are incredibly challenging times, and so many people have been affected by this pandemic. After much thought, the BTS team decided to focus September 2020’s Love Promise Initiative on the essential workers of McKinney with “30 Random Acts of Kindness and Love.” Each day, a BTS team member delivered a random act of kindness and love. Lunches were delivered to the ER staff at Baylor Hospital, the 3rd grade teachers at Caldwell Elementary, the kindergarten teachers at McClure Elementary, a group of 20 “911” operators at the McKinney Police Department, as well as many others. Breakfast was served to day-laborers while they waited for a job. We delivered a month’s worth of after school snacks to the Boys and Girls Club, Starbucks workers received gift cards, dessert trays and pies were delivered to the Northbrook Retirement Home. These are just a few examples of the 30 random acts our team delivered throughout the month. With each delivery, I saw the genuine look of disbelief and gratitude in their eyes that they were thought of and appreciated. The “30 Random Acts of Love” was a humbling experience and genuinely heartwarming. We may have left with more love received than given. I am proud of each member of the Brandon Tomes Subaru Team for their continued dedication to giving back to our community
Helen H.
I am the Executive Director and Founder of Baby Booties Diaper Bank a local non-profit serving under-resourced women and children in and around McKinney, Texas with diapers, infant formula, and hygiene products. In early June, W.E. Fowler, the G.M. of Brandon Tomes Subaru approached me about supporting our organization and mission with a month-long diaper drive in July. He mentioned his team at Brandon Tomes Subaru wanted to give back to our community and would love to focus their efforts on helping families and children in need. Well, of course, we would LOVE that! What a perfect partnership.1 in 3 families in McKinney struggled to provide diapers for their children before the pandemic. That meant our work to provide diapers, a basic need for families, not covered by any government assistance programs, during the pandemic was that much more critical. W.E. Fowler and Brandon Tomes Subaru understood that need and urgency and knew they could help. Prior to the pandemic, we were hosting 1 monthly event, passing out on average,10,000 diapers. As soon as the pandemic hit we began weekly distribution events and recently moved to bi-weekly. Since March 13th, in immediate emergency response, we have passed out 251,749 diapers to over 4,000 families. In our July events alone, we passed out 65,000 diapers (a 550% increase from pre-COVID months) to under-resourced families in our community. The Brandon Tomes Subaru team acknowledged how exponential the diaper need was and decided to step into action by launching a month-long diaper drive called “Operation Baby Bottoms”. Their goal was to collect 50,000 diapers in the month of July. The plan was to donate diapers for every car sold, every oil change performed, and to match, one-for-one every in-kind diaper donation from customers, employees, or generous members of our community. Word quickly spread! By the 10th of July, their drive was in full swing and they had already collected over 13,000 diapers. The Brandon Tomes Subaru team was stacking diaper boxes right there on the showroom floor! We stopped by mid-month and couldn’t believe what we saw! The showroom looked like a diaper warehouse, and all the amazing marketing and signage they had posted throughout the dealership, promoting the event to customers and employees, warmed our hearts beyond words. Our second July distribution was the largest turnout of any event we have held in our 7-year history. 500 families received assistance that day, and the 41,000 diapers that were distributed left us completely depleted of ALL SIZES, with no diapers for our next event. That’s when we received the call from Mr. Fowler. He told us his diaper drive had been a huge success and he wanted to deliver the diapers to Baby Booties ASAP. The timing could not have been better! It was as if God had answered our prayers. The Brandon Tomes Subaru diaper drive had collected “ 56,160 ” diapers! When we arrived to the dealership for the presentation the entire BTS team pitched in to load and deliver the diapers to us. It was an amazing and heartwarming moment to experience. Our clients receive 50 diapers at each event, so this donation from Brandon Tomes Subaru will provide diapers for 1,123 North Texas families in need! We are beyond grateful to Mr. Fowler and the team at Brandon Tomes Subaru for sharing their love, and resources to better the lives of so many in our community. Families that right now are facing hardships, uncertainty, financial crisis and feel scared and alone. Families being forced to choose between food and diapers; paying bills or buying diapers. But for today, these diapers donated by Brandon Tomes will provide these families with hope and let them know they are seen and loved by their community. Thank you. Helen Hutton Executive Director Baby Booties Diaper Bank
Tonia E.
Dear Brandon Tomes, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for choosing our son Logan as one of the many recipients to receive a generous $1,000.00 scholarship. Donors like you and Brandon Tomes Subaru make it possible for students to take the next step in their education and to pursue their dreams. Logan is definitely excited to begin his next chapter at The University of North Texas this fall. Your scholarship program of giving the high school senior sons and daughters of all Brandon Tomes Subaru employees a scholarship goes hand in hand with the many other community outreach projects that you promote. I am so proud to say that my husband works for such a Great company. Many Thanks, Tonia Elder
Arlene F.
A couple of weeks ago I went to my local Subaru dealer, Brandon Tomes Subaru.The sales rep that greeted me told me “We are celebrating Earth Week and if you buy a car this week we will plant a tree in a national forest in your honor”. Next he handed me a flyer about Earth Day a package of vegetable seeds and a package of flower seeds. The buying experience was great and I got the new Subaru of my dreams. Yesterday I received a wonderful card in the mail. The card said “In Celebration of EARTH DAY, and as a Living Tribute Brandon Tomes Subaru Planted a Tree in our National Forest in your Honor”. What a wonderful way to show their customers and their community that they want to help preserve our Earth. Thank you Brandon Tomes Team, I planted my flower seeds today.
Jason and Stacey H.
My husband and I were in the market for a new car. It was Spring Break in our area. We walked into a competing dealer and walked away very disappointed. We decided to try Subaru, who works with the local school district to give teachers a discount on purchasing new cars. This is a huge plus considering I do teach for the local district. We were not disappointed! My husband and I both walked away with a new car. Two new cars in our family!! Then COVID-19 hit in the next couple of days. The school district closed, and we were all asked to stay home. My husband was anxious about his job and where that would leave him. He and his coworkers were told to work from home until June 1st. What about the new cars?! What about the payments now that we aren’t sure about his job?? After losing a few nights of sleep, he called the dealership and explained our situation. They took the car back and returned his car we had used for a trade in!! They were very understanding! We will be going back once this whole ordeal is over to purchase him a new car!
Tressie J.
Last year, after learning the Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center was in a dire need of shoes, Brandon Tomes Subaru made a goal to collect more than 1,000 pairs of new shoes. With help from the community, 1,016 pairs of shoes were donated. This year, Brandon Tomes Subaru decided to keep the tradition going and find a new organization in need. After some research, they were surprised to discover that the number one need of homeless shelters is socks. The “Warm Hearts, Warm Feet Sock Drive Challenge” was quickly set into place. The Subaru team set a goal to collect 10,000 pairs of new socks during the month of February to be donated to multiple homeless shelters across North Texas. In order to reach the goal, Brandon Tomes Subaru would donate 25 pairs of socks for every car sold, 10 pairs for every oil change, and would also match all individual donations brought in throughout the month of February. Word of the sock drive quickly spread, and within 10 days, 4,000 pairs of socks were already stacked in the showroom. The support from the community was overwhelming! Socks continued to pour in throughout the month. By February 29th, the total count was 10,784 pairs of new socks! The Samaritan Inn, Collin County’s only homeless shelter, was the lucky recipient of several thousand pairs of these socks. Brandon Tomes Subaru has been involved with the Samaritan Inn for several years. They have donated well over $150,000.00 to the Inn and countless community service hours helping our residents, so when they ask if we needed socks it was no surprise that BTS wanted to share more “Love” to our community. These socks will be greatly appreciated by all our residents. We are lucky to have such a wonderful organization with such a giving spirit in our city!
Will E.
ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship Center is a program where children and adults with disabilities move beyond their boundaries through the healing power of the horse and the direction of a professional, caring community. Riding a horse provides a multi-dimensional movement pattern similar to the human gait. This motion influences the rider’s body leading to increased flexibility, core strength, motor skills and intellectual functioning. Horseback riding is an exciting and rewarding sport, and ManeGait provides a fun, enriching, and supportive environment for the riders to reach their potential. These lessons are taught by certified riding instructors with the assistance of volunteer aids. Team members of Brandon Tomes Subaru have volunteered many hours as riding aids to help these members of our community that so desperately need our help. The ManeGait program requires hundreds of volunteer hours each month and we are very grateful to the BTS team for helping ManeGait make a difference in the lives of these children.
Kelly W.
On August 29th Finch Elementary received a special surprise for all of our students! Brandon Tomes Subaru delivered school supplies and books to help all of our students. We are a Title 1 school here in McKinney and can make use of every item that was donated. We were told the outreach came from customers and employees of Brandon Tomes Subaru. Thank you to all that donated, Finch Elementary is grateful for the outpour of support from our community.
Renita S.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas had the amazing pleasure to partner together with Brandon Tomes Subaru on June 19 for their Subaru Loves to Care Program. As one of 8 neighborhood retailers, Brandon Tomes delivered 80 blankets and 30 arts and crafts kits to Cancer Center Associates of McKinney, while also conveying hope, warmth, and uplifting words of encouragement to those currently being treated and battling for their lives. Each blanket came along with a personal note of hope written by the customers and staff of Brandon Tomes that the patients absolutely loved reading. The Subaru staff personally handed out these blankets and chatted for a few minutes getting to know each patient. A new connection was made as this was LLS and Brandon Tomes first time delivering to Cancer Center Associates of McKinney. We hope to work together to donate to the center again next year! The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas is beyond appreciative for the kindness and commitment of Brandon Tomes Subaru not only for our mission but also to those in our local community. Seeing the joy on patients’ faces as the blankets were personally delivered was extremely rewarding and heartwarming. We are honored to collaborate with an organization that offers back to the absolute most meriting individuals and carries light to the darkness of a cancer diagnosis.
Wilson F.
Since 2015, Subaru Of America and Brandon Tomes Subaru have partnered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to donate over 105,000 blankets and 12,000 arts & crafts kits to hospitals and cancer treatment centers across the country. This year the Brandon Tomes Subaru team delivered blankets and craft kits to the "Cancer Center Associates of McKinney" where hundreds of patients from McKinney and the surrounding area are treated every month. These blankets are a messages of hope from Subaru, Brandon Tomes Subaru and our customers to cancer patients in our local community.
Lori G.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC) provides safety, healing and justice for children victimized by abuse and neglect in Collin County. Achieving this requires a multi-disciplinary team approach; under one roof we house law enforcement, Child Protective Services, forensic interviewers, therapists, and family advocates. With more than 225 professionals under one roof, CACCC offers therapy and support services, free of charge, for children and non-offending family members, for as long as they are needed. No child is ever turned away. Children removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect often leave with nothing but the clothes on their back. Caregivers may struggle to meet the unexpected needs of a child in crisis. CACCC and Brandon Tomes Subaru of McKinney partnered in May 2019, to provide hope and a new start, one step at a time, to children victimized by abuse. Through their “Share A Pair” Shoe Drive, the Brandon Tomes Subaru team in McKinney and its customers donated “1,016” pairs of new shoes for CACCC’s Rainbow Room. The Rainbow Room meets the emergency needs of children and families by providing immediate access to brand new clothing, shoes and hygiene products all completely free of charge. When life is dramatically upside down, something as small as a new pair of shoes can communicate to a child “You Matter.” Thanks to the caring Brandon Tomes Subaru community, over 1,000 children will benefit this summer from their generosity. For many of these children, this pair of shoes may be the only pair of shoes they own, and on behalf of these deserving children, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Will F.
Brandon Tomes Subaru was excited to host the Channel 8 News Team. Sean Giggy, WFAA’s top community reporter, visited with the team at Brandon Tomes Subaru to learn more about how the Free Food Pantry works. Sean was impressed to learn about the local partnerships Brandon Tomes had in the community. Brandon Tomes Subaru sales associates spend time volunteering at McKinney’s homeless shelter, “The Samaritan Inn,” and they serve food at “Meals on Wheels.” This really impressed Sean and negated active stereotypes of car dealers and car salesmen that he adopted over the years. Mr. Giggy decided to return with a TV Crew to film a news story on our Food Pantry, and our challenge to the other 600 Subaru retailers to create their own. The entire Brandon Tomes Subaru organization takes pride in supporting and promoting our Love Promise Free Food pantry. This is not a seasonal act of giving, but a commitment to give back all year long.
Edgar W.
The team at Brandon Tomes Subaru collected "2" carloads of pet supplies during Subaru's "Subaru Loves Pets" campaign. The BTS associates and the generous BTS customers donated dog and cat food, blankets, pet treats, pet plays toys, feeding and water bowls, and many other items that our county shelter never has enough of. Brandon and Bob Tomes along with W.E. Fowler presented the supplies to very grateful shelter staff. This is the 7th year that Brandon Tomes Subaru has collected items to support the pets of Mckinney and Collin County.
Wilson F.
The team at Brandon Tomes Subaru supports the "Wounded Warriors Family Support" team as they cross the country raising money that will support families of wounded U.S. veterans. One of BTS's customers is driving this new pickup cross country and he will present that new vehicle to a well deserving Vet. The BTS teammates autographed the truck as well as donated to this great cause!
Will F.
Brandon Tomes Subaru teamed up with Subaru of America and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of North Texas to share some love to the patients at Baylor Medical Center in McKinney, Texas. Brandon Tomes Subaru delivered “80” Warm blankets, arts and craft kits and cargo bags to help the McKinney patients and their families that are battling cancer.This is the fourth year Brandon Tomes has donated these blankets. Baylor Medical Center and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of North Texas are beyond grateful for the generosity and commitment of Brandon Tomes Subaru. It is wonderful to have local businesses that give back to their community. Many THANKS to the entire team at Brandon Tomes Subaru! Will
Janie L.
Last month I was shopping for a new car. I am a single woman and I was looking for a new car that made me feel safe. I did my homework online and decided that I wanted to look at a new Subaru Forester. I went to my hometown Subaru dealer, Brandon Tomes Subaru in McKinney Texas. Everyone at the dealership from the Sales Associate to the Finance Manager were great to work with! I found the Forester that I liked, test drove it and purchased it the same day. This is probably not an unusual story for Brandon Tomes and his team. The reason for my letter is, when I was coming back to the dealership from my test drive I spotted a cabinet with a sign on it next to the street. The standalone cabinet was full of food. The sign said "Brandon Tomes Subaru Love Promise FREE Food Pantry. Take what you need." I asked my salesman what it was and he told me that the Brandon Tomes Team built the food pantry about 8 or 9 months ago. I asked him who could take the food and his answer was, ANYONE! This warmed my heart. I have been a social worker for 30 years and this sold me on Brandon Tomes Subaru and on Subaru of America. Our community has a significant number of homeless people and I have spread the word about this free food pantry. When I was doing research on which car to buy I was very impressed with Subaru's commitment to the earth, community and to giving back. I read Subaru's Love Promise on their website and I saw that same Promise displayed at the dealership. It is clear to me that Brandon Tomes and his team are committed to giving back to our community. I have included a picture of my Sales Associate displaying the food pantry. He was a great sport. Thank you, Janie L.
Gene D.
A few months back I received a letter from Brandon Tomes Subaru challenging us to do better. Brandon Tomes set up a 24/7 Food Pantry and asked other Subaru dealers across the country to do the same. It Worked! Thank you for being an inspiration. The Subaru Love Promise is real and Brandon Tomes Subaru shows that every day. Gene Davis Bob Rohrman Subaru of Fort Wayne
Meredith C.
Every year, Meals on Wheels Collin County brings together local businesses and leaders in our community to enjoy friendly competition on the greens. Brandon Tomes Subaru was a proud sponsor of the 13th annual golf tournament. Proceeds from the tournament help Meals on Wheels Collin County ensure over 1400 senior citizens will continue to receive the help they need to live happier, healthier, and independent lives.
Melissa B.
The Samaritan Inn, a Mckinney based organization, is more than just a place to spend the night. We offer a holistic approach to those experiencing homelessness in North Texas. We serve the whole person - addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Every situation is different, and The Samaritan Inn is the only place in North Texas with a comprehensive program built to serve individuals, families, and their pets. Our community partners like Brandon Tomes Subaru affords us the opportunity to implement our program which focuses on four pillars - Case Management, Counseling, Financial Literacy, and Career Development. We are incredibly grateful for Brandon and his entire team! With the support of the community, we help our residents gain dignity and independence. Brandon Tomes Subaru was a proud contributor of $61,495 this year. Well done!
Brandon T.
Brandon Tomes Subaru is excited to provide a food pantry for our local community, right outside our showroom doors! Food pantries help a variety of people in our community, all of which have one thing in common—they are in need of help/assistance. Our pantry is here to help serve that need and does so by providing complimentary nonperishables and a place for community members to donate their goods to others. Free standing and in a convenient location, not to mention always open, access to nonperishable items can be found with ease and are always anonymous. Select the items you need from the items available and don’t worry about replacing them unless you’d like to! Our goal? To provide for our community!
Alyssa W.
On July 11, Brandon Tomes Subaru partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) of North Texas to deliver warmth to patients battling cancer at Medical City- Dallas. Brandon Tomes Subaru generously donated 80 blankets along with a number of arts & craft kits to patients at the hospital. While we were there, nurses from the oncology and children's floors came to deliver the blankets to patients. Before we left, the nurses came back for a second round of blankets and told us how excited the patients were to receive such a kind gift of love. Subaru supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in their mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS and patients across the country thank Brandon Tomes Subaru for their generosity towards our community! Because of you, our patients feel supported through their treatment and in survivorship. Thank you, Brandon Tomes Subaru!
Newly G.
We honored and grateful to have the opportunity host a beautiful native wildlife garden at Nell Burks Elementary! Like a team sport or mascot, providing our students with this amazing and hands-on gardening opportunity has offered a symbolic locus of school pride and spirit. Gardening offers schools a way of helping children to identify with their school and to feel proud of their own individual contribution. Students had the opportunity to discuss and learn about which plants they helped to plant, and they are extremely proud of their finished product and hard work. This experience has provided us with the ability to foster school spirit and each student's attitudes toward the positive school culture and ownership.
Jillian F.
Brandon Tomes Subaru took the Share The Love program to another level this year. Sales, service, management, and office employees took time out of their day to tour the only homeless shelter in Collin County and physically gave back to their hometown charity by volunteering. Brandon Tomes Subaru had an unbelievable time learning first-hand what exactly The Samaritan Inn does for their community and were able to be apart of serving lunches, stocking the pantry, unloading donations, and mingling with the residents. These experiences were shared with their customers during Share The Love which assisted them in raising over DOUBLE the amount they were able to raise last year for The Samaritan Inn! Congratulations!
Amy R.
Brandon Tomes Subaru continues to support the community though its involvement with our annual Krewe of Barkus, costume dog parade and dog awareness event. 2017 marked the 15th anniversary of the event with 250 dogs and 4,500 parade spectators. This event is a McKinney favorite and receives high visibility from local media. At this year’s Krewe of Barkus, there were seven dog rescue non-profits featured and the event resulted in several dog adoptions that day. We are very grateful for Brandon Tomes Subaru’s participation and support.
Eva M.
Communities In Schools at Burks Elementary surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve. Thanks to Brandon Tomes Subaru/Ford who provided assistance to Burks Elementary with school supplies, sport bags and pocket planners, our students participating on the CISDR academic support program, run by Manager Eva Madera, are able to complete school assignments without any limitations.The people in charge of the "Subaru Love promise" is amazing! Your donation is greatly appreciated!
Alice L.
We were so thankful to have Brandon Tomes Subaru in McKinney, Texas, as a supporter of the first ever Meat Fight 1K! Our charity event was a smash hit, and it's definitely in part thanks to the generous donation we received from Brandon Tomes Subaru. Our attendees ran a 1K course through 23 different stations of beer, whiskey, meat and more-- all to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and people in the DFW area living with MS. The event raised over $24,000 for the cause, and was a blast. Many thanks to Brandon Tomes Subaru for being a part of our fight to end MS. We can't wait for next year! Go meat! - Alice Laussade CEO Meat Fight, Inc.
Tracey E.
Camp Bow Wow McKinney, a premier dog daycare and overnight boarding facility, was thrilled to have Brandon Tomes Subaru participate in our Grand Opening event on August 6 at our 448 N. Custer location. Event attendees were not only able to check out the latest Subaru Outback, but they also went home with some great giveaways. We especially appreciated their support of our adoption event and the many rescue groups that were part of this Grand Opening "Paw-ty." Not only did some homeless hounds find new homes, but the event also raised money for the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, which offers grants of up to $2,500 for necessary medical treatments for certain conditions and emergency services for our canine friends in need. Thank you Brandon Tomes Subaru!!
Jillian F.
Brandon Tomes Subaru recently partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help out and provide support to cancer patients at the Medical City Dallas. I wanted to send a note and share with all of you how grateful I am to have such amazing and thoughtful people in our community! The donation of blankets from Brandon Tomes Subaru to our Oncology Program has been a powerful testament to these patients here at Medical City Dallas. These blankets are letting them know that even though they are in a frightening and sometimes uncertain place, there are people out there who care! We have delivered almost every blanket and each time we take the box in and the patients open it they are wowed!! The cards truly have made people smile and given so many a much needed bright spot of hope in their day. Please let everyone involved know how moved everyone was by this generous project - this touched not only the patients, but also touched our staff! Thank you again for your heartfelt generosity. From: Kimberlee Hann, Director of Oncology Services
Tressie J.
Since its founding in 1984, The Samaritan Inn has provided shelter, food and life-changing programs to almost 10,000 homeless members of the community. The Inn could not continue to help willing people gain dignity and independence without the support of community partners like Brandon Tomes Subaru. Brandon and his team have held numerous events to help raise funds and awareness for The Samaritan Inn, the most recent being the Share the Love Campaign, which raised an incredible $23,011. Those funds allow The Samaritan Inn to serve over 500 residents. There is no doubt that the Share the Love campaign was so successful this year because of the efforts of the team at Brandon Tomes Subaru. Well done!
Amy R.
For 14 years the Krewe of Barkus parade has been a tremendous source of civic pride and community involvement. It is one of the most highly publicized family-friendly events in all of north Texas. Newspapers, television, and radio stations from Dallas and Fort Worth cover the event each year and the positive publicity our city receives is priceless. Brandon Tomes Subaru was there to participate in this family event in downtown McKinney on February 6, 2016. The theme this year was "A Salute to All Things French". McKinney's Krewe of Barkus is patterned after the Mystic Krewe of Barkus in New Orleans, which was established to help abused and abandoned dogs.
Joseph S.
Brandon and Bob Tomes and their staff did an outstanding job helping out with deliveries during the holidays! On behalf of Meals on Wheels Collin County and our clients that they delivered meals to I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for Brandon Tomes Subaru's kindness and willingness to give back and serve our community. They made a difference in our clients lives, showing them love and that they are important and are not forgotten. With utmost gratitude, Joseph Stringer Volunteer Coordinator Meals on Wheels Collin County
Danielle S.
The start of school is an exciting time for students everywhere, but this year, a special classroom of Kindergartners received an unexpected surprise! Brandon Tomes Subaru in McKinney made a generous donation to my class at Finch Elementary. Through the Adopt-a-Classroom program, they donated $200 to purchase classroom materials. I was able to get some much-needed educational tools for my kindergartners. These included literacy activities, math manipulatives to help with hands-on learning, and books! These materials will help increase engagement, which translates to increased student achievement! In addition, Brandon Tomes Subaru solicited school supply donations from its customers, and FILLED a Subaru vehicle with markers, folders, pencils, index cards, glue, supply bags, crayons and paper! They also donated $95 to purchase additional supplies! The kids were over-the-moon with their excitement, as was I! They were so grateful for the help with materials and couldn't wait to get to work using their new school tools. Finch Elementary is a Title I school located in east McKinney, and has a large population of English as a Second Language and bilingual students. The kids (and teachers) were touched by the generosity of Brandon Tomes Subaru because it means that people all over McKinney and surrounding cities want them to be successful, and it shows them that their community cares!
Sylvia M.
Brandon Tomes Subaru collected canned food products from our staff and customers in the "Stuff the Subaru" Event. Meals on Wheels was delighted to hear of the donations we had collected for them and stated it would be a tremendous help to their clients. We, at Brandon Tomes Subaru, are happy to assist in providing for our community.
Peggy C.
Meals on Wheels is an organization that provides meal delivery programs for the elderly and handicapped in our community. Brandon Tomes Subaru recently sponsored their 10th annual Meals on Wheels golf tournament. $60,000 was raised, which will be used to directly fund the Meals on Wheels programs. This year they will be able to provide more than 250,000 meals.
Tressie J.
The "Share the Love" Event entered its 7th year for Subaru of America, Inc. in November, 2014. During the "Share the Love" event, for every new vehicle purchased or leased, Subaru donates $250 to the owner's choice of participating charities. Over the first six years of the event, Subaru and our retailers have made a real impact, donating a total of $35 million to a wide range of national charities. The charities chosen by Subaru were Meals on Wheels, ASPCA, National Parks, and the Make a Wish Foundation. Last year was the first year in which retailers were able to select a "Hometown Charity" to receive donations in addition to the national charities. We are proud to have chosen The Samaritan Inn for our hometown charity this year. With the efforts of a great team and our Subaru customers, The Samaritan Inn was presented a check in the total amount of $6,694.00! Kudos to the Brandon Tomes Subaru and a HUGE thank you to all of our Subaru customers who participated in this program! We could not have given back to our community like this without our fabulous customers.
Michelle H.
Brandon Tomes Subaru was the exclusive Automobile Dealer for the Krewe of Barkus parade on February 15, 2015 in Historic Downtown McKinney. From Baquettes to beignets, from the fun and food of the French Quarter in New Orleans to pooches in Paris, the 2015 Krewe of Barkus saluted all things French! The McKinney Artistic Krewe of Barkus 2015 called on all four-legged canine friends and their best buddies to share in the excitement for this year's event. The theme this year was A Salute to All Things French, berets and bon bons, the fashion, the food, and the fun. Embarking on its 13th annual successful year, Krewe of Barkus was a howling hoot. In past years, more than 200 dogs participated in the parade alongside more than 4,500 spectators in awe of costumes, creatures and creativity. Patterned after the Mystic Krewe of Barkus in New Orleans, which was established to help abused and abandoned canines, Krewe of Barkus featured a parade, vendor booths, interactive activities and prizes for costumes. The costume parade was limited to 250 dogs and the event was free and open to the public. This is one of the most popular family friendly community events in Texas and produced by The City of McKinney and the Art Institute of McKinney.
Brandon T.
On December 13, 2014 Brandon Tomes Subaru sponsored a pet adoption and was held at our dealership. The ASPCA brought 10 dogs, 3 cats, and a litter trained rabbit. We advertised previously on our social media and via email blasts! The ASPCA also advertised the event on their social media and other sources as well. Five of the ten dogs found furever homes at this event! Thank you ASPCA for helping the helpless!
Danielle J.
Brandon Tomes Subaru had the privilege of hosting a pet adoption at our dealership. We had ten dogs, three cats, and a bunny. Five of the ten dogs found forever homes! All Heart Veterinary from Farmersville, Tx was also there giving low cost vaccinations. Customers and others who came to adopt a pet also had the opportunity to spin our Brandon Tomes Subaru spinning wheel to receive a prize. Altogher, it was a fun and successful day!
Janet D.
Recently, Bob and Brandon Tomes and a group of Brandon Tomes Subaru associates volunteered at Meals on Wheels of Collin County as part of the Subaru Share the Love Event. In an effort to keep the promise, no senior goes hungry, shelf meals are delivered to clients in advance of holidays and possible inclement weather days when hot meals may not be delivered. Brandon Tomes Subaru associates assisted in preparing 150 of those shelf meals! The associates also decorated the Meals on Wheels Christmas tree for the volunteers and the staff to enjoy throughout the holiday as well as created festive bags of ornaments that were made and donated by local scout troops which will be included in the holiday meals that will be delivered to the seniors.
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