While there are plenty of auto dealerships out there that are just another business on the road, some dealerships are known as pillars of their communities. Local dealerships do more than just supply new cars to shoppers around town. They create jobs, put money back into the area through taxes, and give back through various charities and activities. Here are three dealerships that are perfect examples of how companies can bolster the local community:

The TX Dealer That Donated a Truck

When 16-year-old Riley Leon took his truck out for a drive, he never expected he would become internet famous. He was able to narrowly escape the path of a tornado. The storm flipped his truck onto its side, spun it around, and put it back on its wheels again. Footage of this intense moment was captured by a storm chaser who just happened to be on the scene. A friend put together a GoFundMe to help cover Leon’s medical bills. While the storm didn’t take Leon’s life, it did injure his back in a way that required extensive treatment and rehabilitation, which was challenging for the insured family. When Bruce Lowrie Chevrolet in Fort Worth, TX, saw this story, they decided to step in. The dealership donated a cherry red 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT All-Star Edition to his family. This generous gift was just a small part of helping families in TX impacted by these storms.

This Dayton, Ohio Dealer That Keeps Giving Away Cars

The Jeff Schmitt Auto Group is a Dayton Ohio dealer that is known for its commitment to the Dayton Humane Society and local schools. It’s also building a reputation for its Jeff’s Heroes programs. This Dayton, Ohio dealer gives away a free car and $10,000 in cash to a local hero. The auto dealer narrows down nominees before asking for the community’s help in determining the winner. People in the Dayton area can learn about these amazing nominees online before casting their votes. The program has already given away two cars and two checks for $10,000 just last year alone. That’s on top of the free car it gives away as part of a community campaign. Now that’s a Dayton, Ohio, dealer that is giving back.

This Detroit Area Dealer Who Helps Raise Money

The Ronald McDonald House is an independent charity that is committed to “create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children.” This program is most known for offering accommodations for families with hospitalized children. Providing these kinds of resources isn’t cheap. That’s where the Szott Auto Group comes in. This Detroit dealership works with other organizations and businesses to help raise money and awareness of this worthy cause. The Szott family has been helping raise money for the Ronald McDonald house ever since their son was released from one at the Detroit Medical Center.