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We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to living the Subaru Love Promise.
We have been recognized for staying committed to our community using the principles of HEART: Honesty, Empathy, Appreciation, and Respect to earn your Trust.
Here at Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, we love making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers, employees, and neighbors. We thank you for your support.
The Subaru Love Promise® is our vision to show love and respect to all people at every interaction with Subaru. Subaru and our retailers believe every day gives us an opportunity to positively impact the world around us – by how we support each other, our customers, and our community. Together, we are committed to making the world a better place.
The Love Promise is what makes Subaru More Than a Car Company® and a Subaru retailer More Than a Car Dealer®. It sets a standard that we are committed to living every day.
At Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, we believe in being a positive force in our community, not just with donations, but with actions that set an example for others to follow. We aim to make the world a better place through several key initiatives that help support and protect people, pets, and our planet:
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SUBMIT A STORYProviding comfort, hope, and confidence to children in urgent need
Subaru 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 retailers like us will have supported over 1 million children and adults in urgent need nationwide.
At Subaru, we believe what we leave behind is a reflection of who we are. That’s why Subaru and our retailers partner with the Arbor Day Foundation (TM) to provide and distribute 100,000 regionally appropriate trees across the country. We’re proud to establish the largest corporate tree distribution ever. Through this and other Subaru Loves the Earth initiatives, Subaru and our retailers have helped distribute and plant over 1.1 million trees.
Subaru believes we should all have a chance to lead a healthy life. That’s why for over 10 years, Subaru and its retailers like us have partnered with Blood Cancer United® and our local hospital to give warm blankets and encouraging messages of hope, written by our employees and customers, to support our community members living with cancer. Through our combined efforts during this partnership, we have supported over 550,000 cancer patients nationwide. Together, we are proud to be Blood Cancer United’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 have supported more than 950,000 students nationwide and are proud to be their largest corporate supporter.
Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home. That's why retailers like us partner with our local animal welfare organization every October to provide direct financial assistance through a grant distributed by the ASPCA® and host pet events to help animals find loving homes. Through our partnership with local and national organizations, Subaru has donated over $70 million, supporting the rescue, adoption, and health of over 700,000 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 2,700 local charities where Subaru owners live and work.
Now, after 17 years, Subaru and our retailers have donated nearly $320 million to charity all to give back and to make the world a better place.
Our Love Promise can be seen in various partnerships with local charities and non-profits. We're grateful for the opportunity, not only to be a part of our community, but to serve it as well.
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Womens Club of Fullerton
Valencia Park Elementary School
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center - UCI
Subaru and Ocean Subaru of Fullerton 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.
Ocean Subaru of Fullerton partnered with Llsusa for Subaru Loves to Care! We were able to donate 80 blankets + patient care kits to cancer patients at Chao in Irvine. Also we saw their beautiful new facility to treat patients
Ocean Subaru of Fullerton had the pleasure of partnering with Operation Warm and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton to host a special gifting event, providing brand-new shoes and socks to children in need. The event gave children the opportunity to select footwear that fit their style and needs, helping ensure they had essential items while bringing comfort, confidence, and smiles to their day.
Subaru of America and Ocean Subaru have joined forces for the Subaru Share the Love Event by giving back in a big way by supporting the Women's Club of Fullerton! Ocean Subaru was glad to donate $25,540 to the WCOF to help with upcoming events, and charities that they particate in.
Empty Bowls is held nationally as a fund-raiser that asks communities to attend, purchase a hand-made ceramic bowl, then enjoy a meal of soup and bread, to show how many people in their community may be living on one, small, daily meal. We have been hosting this event for over ten years, with the support of local potters, colleges and high school ceramics classes, donating their glazed, soup-sized bowls. We then receive donations of soup from local restaurants and use the donated facilities to host our event at St. Paul's Church in Fullerton. This year, the Woman's Club of Fullerton had graciously volunteered to produce this event with proceeds to benefit Meals on Wheels, of Fullerton. Our non-profit has been serving our community for over 50 years. We continue to serve our home bound seniors with daily, subsidized, or low-cost meal delivery. Our volunteers deliver the meals every day, a true labor of love! The event was a huge success with people who always look forward to it, and new community members attending. We had volunteers from the Woman's Club of Fullerton, Meals on Wheels, and the National Charity League serve soup and visit with those attending. We received the proceeds from the event a few weeks after the event. We also were presented with a check by the Woman's Club of Fullerton, from Subaru of Fullerton for $500.00 which we were so surprised to receive, and grateful for their continued support of Fullerton's non-profits.
Thank you for your sponsorship for Love Fullerton 2026. Since it was earth day on April 25th, this year one of the 70 projects was at Raymond Elementary School and Byerrum Park. There were over 100 volunteers and they planted 11 trees and 60 rose bushes & plants, as well as spreading mulch through out the park and school. Enclosed are a few pics showing the impact of this one project. The impact report tells the bigger story. Grateful for your generosity,
My name is Robin Rush, and I am the founder of Recovery Road in Anaheim. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Subaru for donating funds and clothing to support our mission and our community. We would also like to recognize and thank the Woman's Club of Fullerton for their partnership and support. Without their connection and advocacy, we would not have been introduced to Subaru's outreach efforts, and this meaningful partnership would not have been possible. At Recovery Road, we serve the people who serve the unhoused. We assemble clothing bags and essential hygiene kits that are distributed through police officers, the Hope Center of OC, Orange County Health Care Agency, and numerous other agencies that are not always equipped to carry clothing and hygiene supplies with them in the field. In the last 12 months alone, Recovery Road has distributed 1,560 clothing and hygiene bags to support people experiencing homelessness throughout our community. Because of this partnership, these organizations can come to Recovery Road and access the resources they need to meet people where they are. These small acts of care build trust—and trust opens the door for people experiencing homelessness to ask for help, access services, find stability, and begin their recovery journey. Thank you, Subaru, for everything you do. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Woman's Club of Fullerton for helping create this opportunity. We truly value these partnerships and appreciate your investment in making our community healthier, stronger, and more connected. Recovery Road, Inc 2220 E Winston Rd Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 723-4197 Website: recoveryroad.org
Christmas at The Eli Home for Abused Children is filled with wonderful gifts for hundreds of children who have been a part of Eli programs for the past year. The Women's Club of Fullerton, through the generosity of Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, gave over $2,000 worth of new bikes and scooters to Eli Home children who filled out a wish list asking for one. Ralphie, age 11, is the eldest of three boys who live with their single mom. He asked for a 24" bike to replace his bike that was stolen from his front porch. He was thrilled to see a new Beach Cruiser for him at The Eli Home Christmas Party. But, when he returned to his home, he looked at his 10-year-old brother, Jaime's bike that was a hand-me-down, rusted, and on its last leg. He told Jaime, that there was a mistake and it was really meant for Jaime because Ralphie didn't even ask for one and he didn't like the color anyway. (not true) Jaime was beyond grateful. Their mom was so proud of Ralphie and shared the story with us, and miraculously on Christmas morning a brand new beach cruiser was delivered to Ralphie. Thank you, Ocean Subaru of Fullerton and WCOF!!
MOMS Orange County extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Women's Club of Fullerton and Ocean Subaru of Fullerton for their incredibly generous donation of 20 Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Wave Cards, each pre-loaded with $110, to support families enrolled in our Maternal Child Health Program. This critical gift provides an immediate lifeline for low-income mothers and infants, eliminating a pernicious, yet often invisible barrier to healthcare and essential services. These Wave Cards make a tangible difference in the long-term success of our clients by ensuring expecting mothers can travel safely and reliably to critical prenatal OB-GYN check-ups to monitor for high-risk conditions, while also allowing new mothers to prioritize postpartum wellness and access resources for their families. Not only do these cards connect families to basics like health care and groceries, they serve as a crucial bridge that covers the cost of commuting when a parent must return to work. In previous years, this investment in our families has helped mothers with unique challenges such as one client who is legally deaf and relies on public transportation for her basic transportation needs. In other cases, they have helped families manage the challenges and scheduling conflicts of relying on a single vehicle or none at all, making attendance at Mommy & Me possible, or even just an emergency diaper run. The impact of this gift reverberates beyond immediate use value. To our moms, this act of community solidarity is a reminder that they are seen, valued, and supported. We are incredibly thankful to both organizations for leading with their hearts, living out their promises, and helping us deliver brighter, healthier futures for Orange County's families, one safe ride at a time.
A special thank you to Ocean Subaru of Fullerton and the Woman’s Club of Fullerton for their generous contributions to the Fullerton Fire Department’s Spark of Love Toy Drive. Their support helps us collect and distribute new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment to underserved children and teens (ages 0–17) in the City of Fullerton—bringing joy, dignity, and a sense of being seen during the holiday season. The Fullerton Fire Department partners with 11 nonprofit organizations and supports more than 13 giving events throughout the season. Our goal is to be intentional and responsive to the needs of our community, ensuring the gifts we provide truly make a difference while strengthening collaboration and partnership year-round through classes, education, and preparedness programs. The Woman’s Club of Fullerton and Ocean Subaru play a vital role in making this possible by thoughtfully tailoring their donations to older youth, who are often overlooked during the holidays. Through ongoing conversations and needs assessments with our nonprofit partners—and continued support from the Woman’s Club—we’re able to refine our requests so we can meet the needs of the families and youth we support. Thank you for helping spark hope, connection, and possibility this holiday season.
Fullerton, CA – The Women’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) donated 240 backpacks, valued at $1,896, to OC United for its annual Back to School Bash on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Gilbert Community Center in Gilbert Park. This marks the second year WCOF has participated in the Bash, now in its third year. The backpacks came filled with essential school supplies including pencils, markers, colored pencils, notebooks, erasers, and pencil cases. The school supplies were organized and collected by Fullerton Free Church. Back-to-school haircuts were generously provided by OC Barbershop, Four Girls Beauty Shop, and stylist Grace Williams. Thirty haircuts were given on site, and every child who didn’t receive a haircut at the event received a voucher for a free haircut at AMBTN Barbershop. A total of 200 children and teens in grades TK–12 received backpacks at the event, with another 40 sets distributed to kids and teens in need through community partners. “One mother brought her two young boys to the Bash, where they received backpacks, school supplies, and haircuts,” said Jay Williams, founder and president of OC United. “They left with the biggest smiles I’ve ever seen.” “We are extremely grateful for the generosity of WCOF and Ocean Subaru of Fullerton. The volunteers for these organizations helped make this event fun and meaningful, setting up kids and families for a successful school year,” Williams added. OC United encourages the community to support future back-to-school efforts. Financial contributions can be made here, and volunteer opportunities are available here: About OC United OC United is dedicated to supporting individuals and families experiencing isolation, fostering a sense of community, and providing resources for children and teens to thrive academically and socially. About Women’s Club of Fullerton The Women’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) is a long-standing community organization committed to making a meaningful impact in Fullerton and the surrounding area. Through volunteerism, fundraising, and partnerships with local nonprofits, WCOF supports educational, philanthropic, and cultural initiatives that improve the lives of children and families. By fostering community engagement and service, the Club empowers its members to give back and create lasting positive change. About Ocean Subaru of Fullerton’s Share the Love event Subaru's hometown charity Share the Love event is an annual initiative where Subaru donates a portion of the proceeds from new vehicle purchases or leases to selected charities. Ocean Subaru of Fullerton has chosen WCOF as their hometown Charity for eight consecutive years.
Valencia Park Elementary is deeply grateful to Ocean Subaru of Fullerton for their extraordinary generosity in providing six large boxes of school supplies and $3,000 in teacher grants to launch our new school year. Teachers often spend significant amounts of their own money to ensure that every child has the tools they need to succeed. This year, thanks to your support, that burden was lifted. The donated supplies reached classrooms immediately, ensuring students had access to pencils, notebooks, and other essentials from day one. The teacher grants empowered our educators to purchase materials that directly enhance instruction, creativity, and student engagement. Your contribution not only saved our teachers personal expense, but also sent a powerful message of community support. You have helped create classrooms where students can thrive and teachers feel valued. On behalf of our entire school community—students, staff, and families—thank you for making such a meaningful difference at Valencia Park.
As we open our new Chao Comprehensive Cancer Center in Irvine, we are always so thankful to Ocean Subaru of Fullerton for reaching out and providing such great support for our patients. Oceans Subaru has always been a very generous donor to our facility. Our hospital has grown over the years, we used to only have one facility in Orange, but now we have branched out to Irvine, Yorba Linda, Fountain Valley and Los Alamitos. With so many patients needing treatment and care, we are so appreciative of Oceans Subaru of Fullerton for coming to our new Irvine facility to donate such beautiful blankets and kits for our patients. The patients are always happy to receive such great gifts to distract them from their long treatments. It also helps them to feel comfortable! Thank you again Oceans Subaru of Fullerton for your support to our patients.
In the last few years, Ocean Subaru of Fullerton has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. The partnership has involved delivering blankets, 30 patient care kits, and messages of hope to cancer patients. The items were delivered to the Oncology staff at the hospital on June 26th, 2025, by Ocean Subaru of Fullerton for distribution to patients in treatment. This year, Ocean Subaru of Fullerton has also opted to support the LLS Urgent Need Program, Pediatric which will provide 5 blood cancer patients financial relief to help offset non-medical costs associated with treatment, such as transportation, food, housing, utilities, etc.
Imagine going without a coat, shoes, or even socks. For millions of children and adults experiencing homelessness and other urgent need situations across the country, even here in Fullerton, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Ocean Subaru of Fullerton is partnering with Operation Warm®, a national nonprofit focused on connecting children with the resources they need to thrive. Through this partnership and other Subaru Loves to Help® efforts, Subaru and retailers like Ocean Subaru of Fullerton have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 02/12/2025, Ocean Subaru of Fullerton donated 504 coats to Giving Children Hope. These essential items not only help keep children protected, warm, and dry, it can have a significant impact on a child's mental and emotional well-being.
Thank you to Ocean Suburu and the Women's Club of Fullerton who recently partnered with Young Lives Redeemed to provide much needed resource to homeless former foster youth in our community. Through the generosity of Ocean Suburu, $2,500 worth of gift cards are being given to homeless youth in our community who have aged out of the foster care system and are attempting to navigate young adulthood alone and without family support. The gift cards allow the youth to directly buy food, hygiene products, clothing and other necessities when needed without having to be accompanied by a case worker. We are very grateful to our friends at Ocean Suburu and WCOF whose compassion and generosity made this gift possible.
Ocean Subaru and the Women’s Club of Fullerton generously sponsored the care of our beloved therapy mini donkey, Oliver, at Tara’s Chance! Oliver is truly the sweetest donkey you’ll ever meet—his gentle nature helps our riders feel safe, calm, and welcomed. This generous sponsorship covers Oliver’s feed, veterinary care, farrier services, and equipment needs for the entire year. In addition, Ocean Subaru donated 10 beautiful tulip trees to Tara’s Chance through the Arbor Day Foundation. As part of Subaru’s commitment to the environment, these trees were planted during Love Fullerton, a citywide day of service organized by OC United. They will provide much-needed shade and comfort for decades to come—for our riders with special needs, their families, our volunteers, and our therapy horses. Ocean Subaru also partnered with Tara’s Chance for the second year in a row as a proud sponsor of the Ryan Nolan Memorial Golf Tournament held on May 5th. They provided two vehicles for the hole-in-one contest, adding excitement to the day and helping us raise record-breaking funds to support our program. We’re so grateful to Omar, Cheryl, and the entire Ocean Subaru of Fullerton team for their continued support and commitment to our mission!
Here at Valencia Park Elementary, we are deeply grateful to Ocean Subaru and Operation Warm for their incredible generosity in providing 436 brand-new coats to every student in the Pride. This partnership came at the perfect time—during one of the coldest and rainiest stretches of our year—ensuring that all of our Lions had the warmth they needed to stay comfortable and healthy. The impact of this donation was immediate and meaningful. Families expressed heartfelt appreciation, and students were excited to receive coats that helped them stay dry and warm during the winter weather. What made the day even more special was the presence and support of the volunteers. The adults who participated—staff, partners, and community members—shared that they took just as much, if not more, from the experience as the students themselves. It was a powerful reminder of the joy that comes from showing up for others. Thanks to this support, our students and families felt a little more cared for and connected during a season when it mattered most.
MOMS is Orange County's largest nonprofit dedicated solely to pregnancy and infant health and well-being. MOMS surrounds expecting families with a community of support to promote healthy pregnancies, deliver healthy babies and build strong families. Having access to transportation to attend medical appointments, MOMS support groups and classes, or for other necessities is vital for our families. Thanks to Ocean Subaru of Fullerton and the Women's Club of Fullerton, 25 of our families received a 30-day OCTA bus pass. This gift helps alleviate some of the stress many of our mothers and families experience, giving them the ability to get where they need to go without the added expense. We are so grateful for this essential support. Thank you!
Ocean Subaru has proudly partnered with Maple Elementary this school year, making a meaningful impact on both our students and staff. Through the generous grant provided by Ocean Subaru and the Women’s Club, countless children have received the essential school supplies they need to thrive in their education. These resources have not only helped ensure that every student is prepared for success, but they have also eased any back to school apprehension students may have when they may not have access to supplies. Maple Elementary is deeply grateful for this continued support, which strengthens our community and enhances the learning experience for every child in our school. Some teachers ordered classroom sets of novels to help support our Readers Workshop author studies!
My name is David Avina and I'm with LifeStream Blood Bank. A nonprofit blood bank who supplies 80+ different hospitals in the local area. We partnered with Ocean Subaru of Fullerton to host blood drives during Ocean Subaru's Cars and Coffee events. During these two blood drives we collected 11 units of blood that will go to save 33 local lives! We thank Ocean Subaru of Fullerton for their contribution to our community!
OC United is a non-profit in north Fullerton that aims to prevent kids and teens from entering the foster care and juvenile justice systems by supporting kids, teens, and their families. This summer, Subaru of Fullerton in partnership with Women’s Club of Fullerton helped support OC United’s Back to School Bash through the donation of over 200 backpacks for kids and teens in an under resourced neighborhood. As a result of Subaru’s generous donation, we were able to provide a family friendly event that distributed 137 backpacks and sets of school supplies, new clothes and shoes, along with free haircuts and lunch. These backpacks will help empower our kids and teens to start their school year off strong and with confidence, to further their educational dreams and goals.
On behalf of all our staff and patients here at UCI Chao Comprehensive Cancer Center, we would like to express our gratitude to Ocean Subaru of Fullerton for their generous donations every year. Their donation and support has continuously spread smiles amongst our providers and patients. We are so thankful that they are able to support our facility by donating pillows, blankets and patient care kits. It's a breath of sunshine to see our patients so happy! Our patients are so happy to have something comforting when they come to their visits especially when they're here for many hours. Thank you so much Ocean Subaru for for you ongoing support!
On June 18, the LLS Orange County Chapter and Ocean Subaru of Fullerton had the pleasure of delivering 80 blankets and 50 patient care kits to UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center as part of the Subaru Loves To Care Program. These comforting gifts were accompanied by personalized messages of hope written by customers and staff of Ocean Subaru of Fullerton. This incredible act of generosity was warmly received by the UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center staff who were thrilled to distribute these comforting gifts to their patients. Many thanks to everyone at Ocean Subaru of Fullerton and UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, not only for a memorable day, but for supporting LLS' mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Together with Subaru, we have reached more than 8,000 patients nationwide, and after this year, will have distributed over 230,000 blankets representing hope, love, and warmth to patients.
Thanks to Ocean Subaru and the Woman's Club of Fullerton for their support in the Fullerton Fire Department, Spark of Love with the "Fire Elf" Charity Gift Giving. Together, we provided direct giving to 10 adopted "Angels" and one shelter family, gifted to a family who lost their home in a fire the week before Christmas. In addition, the Fullerton Fire Elf and helpers supported 9 local community-based organizations to help them fulfill their missions. We served over 1,483 families and donated over 5,000 gifts. All donations made in the City of Fullerton stayed in the City. In partnership with the community and our community-based partners, we can provide intentional gift-giving to local children, families, and programs who need support during the year. Although most of our giving occurs during the holiday season, the partnerships and relationships that have developed allow us to provide resources and support at other events throughout the year. Our department wants to make a meaningful impact in the community. Before the gifting season, we conduct needs assessments with our partner agencies so we can better communicate the needs of our community to those in a position to support and help. The Women's Club of Fullerton and Ocean Subaru help us meet community needs.
Last year, Ocean Subaru and the Women's Club of Fullerton blessed the Maple Neighborhood YMCA with donations of LEGO sets, gardening supplies, and new toys and games for the afterschool childcare program at the center. With the LEGOs and gardening supplies, we were able to begin implementing LEGO and Gardening activities into the daily curriculum for participants of our afterschool program. Since then, imaginations have run wild and the kids have been able to participate in fun challenges like building their dream home with LEGOs, or tending to the community garden by planting and harvesting radishes. Something as small as a LEGO or a radish have gone far in stretching our kids' imaginations, teaching them important social skills through "show and tell" presentations, and building team skills by challenging them to build and create together. We are so grateful for the Ocean Subaru and the Women's Club of Fullerton's generosity!
Affiliated with Little League Baseball, Incorporated of Williamsport, PA, our local non-profit league is committed to providing a quality youth baseball program for the community. Our focus is on instructional competition, fun, and instilling positive values like teamwork, loyalty, respect, courage, dignity, and sportsmanship. Dedicated to the development of youth and adult volunteers in baseball, our program serves approximately 250 children annually. We rely on the support of the community, and your contributions and sponsorship are vital to our success. With your help, we provide equipment, uniforms, field maintenance, utilities, insurance, and cover additional expenses like umpire fees, pictures, trophies, and field permits. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures that registration fees remain low, and we sponsor low-income families to ensure every child can participate. The AA Red Sox team thanks you Ocean Subaru of Fullerton for all of your support this 2024 baseball season. We couldn't have done it without you and your generosity!
Thanks to Ocean Subaru for their generous donation of coats and shoes for children this winter. Through this donation over 75 students from Magnolia School District were able to have warm coats and new shoes and socks this school year. This donation is not only a blessing for the children but also the parents. These families have been identified as those most at risk for homelessness by their school district. The stress that this donation has taken off of their parents is unmeasurable. These are difficult times and to be able to have the support of such a wonderful and giving company like Ocean Subaru, is transformational. Students have been eager to wear their new coats, shoes and socks and are so appreciative. Thank you again for the impact and most of all, your generous hearts.
Students on the cheer and song squad offer a unique opportunity for personal growth, leadership, and involvement in diverse activities. The squad members' attitude, dedication, and enthusiasm are just as important as the skills involved in spirit leading. Athletes of the cheer and song squad are committed to the highest level of athleticism, performance, self-discipline, respect for the school and others, personal exemplary conduct, and the performance of all responsibilities related to the pursuit of school spirit and pride. Furthermore, cheerleaders and songleaders demonstrate a proven ability to balance academic requirements and demands with extracurricular and personal activities. Ocean Subaru and the Women’s Club of Fullerton made a dream possible by awarding us an extremely generous donation to our program. The FUHS Cheer and Song program thrives on the success of our student-athletes and the impact they make in our community and our Fullerton campus. Our team is founded on elements of teamwork, reliability, integrity, bravery, and empowerment - TRIBE. With Fullerton High School being our home, our Song team can represent our school colors proudly and have the opportunity to compete this year. For our 24/25 school year, we will be traveling around Orange County showcasing our talent and gaining experience with each endeavor. We are grateful to Ocean Subaru and the Women’s Club of Fullerton for their generosity and support of our students as we continue to grow the program in “The City”.
Thanks to support from Ocean Subaru and the Womens Club of Fullerton, teens are experiencing outdoor adventure and personal growth. Our organization, Solidarity, has the opportunity to provide programs for adults, youth and kids in two neighborhoods in Fullerton. In February, this gracious funding allowed us to create an outdoor adventure and mentoring workshop revolved around the sport of Rock Climbing. Each week teens traveled outside of their neighborhoods and met up at Cal-State Fullertons indoor rock wall to learn the basics of climbing. With collaboration from the amazing staff and student leaders at CSUF's "Titan Outdoors," the teens not only learned new physical skills, but were also challenged to grow personally. All of the students created personal goals that they worked on for the entirety of the workshop. Each week before starting to climb, our mentors checked in with each student to talk through successes and challenges that they had faced the week before. It was beautiful to see teens from two neighborhoods in Fullerton, who don't often get along, finding common ground and similarities in each of their stories. The grand finale of the workshop was a weekend camping trip out to the desert to put their climbing skills to the test outdoors. Many students had never climbed outdoors, slept in a tent, or sat around a campfire, but they pushed themselves to rise to the challenge. Each day we saw uncertainty transform into confidence and joy. Goals were set and accomplished, friendships were strengthened, and personal growth was experienced! With the help from this funding, mentoring and outings for the students in our teen centers will continue into the summer, increasing our capacity to see our teens and communities flourish. We are grateful for the opportunity! Thank you!
Thanks to Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, Tara's Chance Equine Therapy Center is able to serve children with special needs in our therapy program at night! Tara's Chance is a unique therapeutic riding program for children with special needs in Fullerton. The program serves 85 children with special needs each week with 10 therapy horses and a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Tara’s Chance serves children with autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, physical handicaps, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental delays, genetic syndromes (such as Down syndrome), traumatic brain injuries, major depressive disorder, and over 75 other diagnoses. Through a wonderful partnership with the Woman's Club of Fullerton, Ocean Subaru of Fullerton has supported Tara's Chance for many years as one of the many local nonprofit organizations they support. In September, through a partnership with Home Depot, Tara's Chance added 1600 sqft of riding space to its arena where the children participate in therapy. This new riding space did not have any lighting for nighttime therapy sessions. Tara's Chance was in dire need of a new light pole to be able to serve children after dark. A grant request was made to Ocean Subaru of Fullerton to purchase a light pole, lights, wiring, concrete foundation, and necessary materials. Ocean Subaru of Fullerton made a commitment to invest in Tara's Chance, our riders, program, facilities, and community by funding this request with a $4,000 grant. We immediately broke ground and, thanks to the wonderful partnerships of DFP Construction and TMG Transportation Inc., Tara's Chance built a brand new light pole providing 1000 watts of lighting to the additional arena space. This project transformed our ability to serve children with special needs at night, keeping our riders, horses, and volunteers safe and allowing the children to reach their fullest potential at Tara's Chance. We are so grateful to Ocean Subaru of Fullerton and the Woman's Club of Fullerton for making this project possible at Tara's Chance.
In the festive spirit of the holidays, Ocean Subaru of Fullerton teamed up with The Women's Club of Fullerton and the Fullerton Fire Department for a heartwarming mission: to bring joy to children and families in their community. This partnership was not just about holiday giving; it was a celebration of community unity and women's empowerment. Ocean Subaru, more than a car dealership, became a beacon of generosity. Their showroom transformed into a collection point for toys, where each donation from customers and staff symbolized a gesture of love and care. The Women's Club of Fullerton, known for their dedication to community service, played a pivotal role in this initiative. They mobilized their extensive network, ensuring that the spirit of giving reached every corner of Fullerton. The Fullerton Fire Department added their unique touch to the event. They weren't just fire fighters; they were heroes in the eyes of the community, especially the children. Their involvement in collecting, sorting, and distributing toys brought an element of joy and admiration to the process. On the day of distribution, the atmosphere was electric with excitement. Families gathered, and the air was filled with laughter and anticipation. The joint efforts of Ocean Subaru, The Women's Club, and the Fire Department turned the event into a splendid showcase of community spirit. This collaboration went beyond holiday cheer; it was a powerful statement of how businesses, community organizations, and public services can come together for a greater good. "Empowering Women While Helping Our Community" wasn't just an event; it was a promise of unity, hope, and the enduring spirit of giving.
Subaru Staff: Jeff, Brianna, and others Name of Animal Welfare Org: The Fix Project Long Beach/Sparky and the Gang Non-Profit Organization Contact Name: Diana Kliche Non-Profit Organization Contact Person: Louise Montgomery, ph. (562)897-5282 *The Fix Project DPA Fix Long Beach is a 501c(3) Tax ID: 46-4034113 Adoption Story from this Event Holly, a 4-year-old shaggy mixed-breed, came to our rescue group from the City of Long Beach Animal Shelter in October of 2022. She was picked up in the part of town where most dogs that need medical attention or are over 3 years old (and have been overbred) are simply let out the back gate to survive on their own. Holly was lucky enough to get picked up by Animal Control. She was filthy, matted, had no microchip, and was not spayed. Additionally, she had several mammary tumors that required specialty surgery. Holly took a very long time to heal and even a longer time to trust more than a few of our volunteers. She made friends with fellow rescue dogs also needing homes, and slowly opened up to more of the volunteers. After a year in our kennels, volunteers took the time to have her professionally groomed and decided it was now or never to get her used to adoption events. There was always a concern that she would spend the rest of her life in our shelter, never having the joy of a cozy home all her own. At the Subaru event in Fullerton, a potential adopter named Pamela Brooks, saw Holly sitting in her crate wondering where she was and looking confused - this was a dog that had not been away from her kennel environment and local walking areas for close to a year. Pamela agreed to take her home to meet her 85-year-old father. There was some concern Holly was not open to men. As it turned out, things have been going just fine for the 3 of them - plenty of walks and love - even her new Grandpa is healthier as he now joins for part of the walks. Pamela recommends getting a dog over a gym membership and is thrilled with this little dog that was considered trash to her original owner. Without rescue groups, and organizations like Subaru that host events and lend support, dogs like Holly would not be given a second chance at love. Each day since Pam adopted Holly, she sends our volunteers updates on how far they have walked, what her favorite toys are, how much she likes to lay on the yoga mat (no downward dog moves for her!), and how she is getting closer and closer to grandpa. At Sparky, we consider this a match made in doggy heaven, thanks to Subaru and it’s wonderful team! Additionally, in large part due to our efforts at Subaru, Sparky was able to adopt 23 dogs in the month of October! So many dogs “home for the holidays!”
This was an event hosted by Subaru of America that Ocean Subaru was involved with to feed homeless individuals and provide a fresh cooked hot meal! We were able to BBQ over 500 Burgers with the help of many local dealers and volunteers.
For Easter we here at Ocean Subaru partnered with Women's Club of Fullerton to donate 16 Easter Baskets to Radiant Futures to help some low income families celebrate!
Women's Club of Fullerton on behalf of Ocean Subaru donated $500 worth of men's and women's clothing to Radiant Futures which is a transitional living facility for Men Women and Children.
Ocean Subaru of Fullerton has teamed up with the City of Fullerton with their Adopt a Park Program and for the second month now we did our park cleanup with the help of the community and the Women's Club of Fullerton! This was on 3/26/23 and we host this event every month on the last Sunday come rain or shine!
Ocean Subaru of Fullerton has teamed up with the City of Fullerton with their Adopt a Park Program and for the second month now we did our park cleanup with the help of the community and the Women's Club of Fullerton! This was on 2/26/23 and we host this event every month on the last Sunday come rain or shine!
For the Month of February we ran a donation drive for the Mercy House which is a shelter for low income individuals and families. We were able to build over 50 care packages for their residents with the help of our team and communities donations. These included socks, tooth paste, some snacks and other personal hygiene items.
With the help of a local business in the community we were able to completely fill two TerraCycle® boxes and ship them out to be recycled! Thank you again to our local business partner that was able to bring these items in for us!
Ocean Subaru of Fullerton with the help of Subaru of America was able to donate eight boxes of socks to the Jamboree house for their residents and anyone else that they could help! We couldn't be happier with the outcome of their outreach in the community!
Ocean Subaru of Fullerton adopted Laguna Lake Park in the city of Fullerton and have committed to doing at least one park cleanup per month with their team! Here is some of the photos on the last Sunday in January with their first cleanup of many!
WCOF and Subaru sponsored and donated money to YES program that focuses on our youth. This program used the donations to help a group of kids go shopping for work and interview-appropriate outfits to help them land jobs when they are ready. This program taught these teenagers how to choose individual clothing that fit into the four dress types in the work world.
We donated toys to the WCOF. Through this donation Eli Home got many toys, which included three children’s bicycles. We were able to go to the Eli Home and build these three bicycles to be ready to use. The toys and donations given to the Eli Home will help homeless abused children and their mothers.
We donated a $500 check to the WCOF which we then distributed to Mercy House. Mercy House will be using this money to help at risk and homeless individuals/families with economical, emotional and spiritual supportive services with the goal of ending the homelessness cycle.
We donated a $500 check to the WCOF which was then distributed by both parties to the YMCA of OC. They will use this money in programs that help our youth, older citizens and families to live healthy lives and build strong family development.
With Halloween being so close to the weekend, the Ocean Subaru Team decided to decorate the trunks of our showroom display vehicles and add candy. It allowed us to see a few more smiles than the usual. From our own guests who were in the process of buying their Subaru's, to families that read about it on our social media, to the sweet pups. We appreciate you all and thank you for stopping by!
Once Upon a Time in Portland, Oregon, Leland and Chloe met. After some time, Chloe and Leland decided to road trip to Disneyland and celebrate their love in front of all of their friends and family. During their drive to California, they noticed their Subaru was a little off. Luckily, we were not far from their destination wedding. They dropped off their vehicle, expressed their concerns to the advisor Kasem, and went on about their way. Our Service team noticed shortly after they left that their window had writing on it. "We're going the Disney Castle to get Married!" To our Service team it was a no brainer, we knew we wanted to do something for the happy couple. The following day, we sat in our Service Drive Managers office to discuss what our team can do and what we can gift them. It was then that Kasem walked in the office to let us know their Outback needed a bit of repairs done. We all came to the conclusion that weddings should be a stress free celebration, no worries, just smiles. Our Ocean team and Subaru team came together and decided to take care of their repairs as a wedding gift. Kasem called Chloe and Leland shortly after they said their "I DO's" to provide the good news! Thank you, Chloe and Leland for trusting us with your vehicle, and allowing us to bring extra joy on one of the best days of your lives. Our Ocean and Subaru team wish you both a lifetime of happiness and adventures in your Subaru!
President Mary Torres, and Kris Hanna, and Paulette Chaffee of the Woman’s Club of Fullerton met Abby Santillan, Manager from Ocean Subaru of Fullerton at the office and warehouse of Patriot and Paws. Their Mission Statement is to: provide Veterans/Active military and their families with home furnishings, and unite them with a rescued animal. They will provide veterans and their families with information and resources they can use to become successful in returning home and re-start their lives back in the civilian world. The animals will help provide therapy (the animals will not be service animals as other organizations provide these services) for the veterans and their families against post-traumatic stress. Penny Lambright, Founder of Patriots and Paws greeted us and made us feel very welcomed. The Target, Wal-Mart, and Arco gas cards totaling $2,800 will go a long way to help Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists and their families with grocery and practical home supplies, and gas throughout Anaheim, Fullerton, La Habra, and Placentia This donation and many others that the Woman’s Club has supported has been through the generosity of Ocean Subaru’s of Fullerton. It was a very heartwarming and rewarding morning for us all.
WCOF Members along with Ocean Subaru of Fullerton presented a local elementary school with $1,000 to purchase new books for all the children. The books are purchased for individual classrooms to encourage young children to read. We were excited to be able to participate in this wonderful opportunity. The school was so overwhelmed by Ocean Subaru and WCOF's generosity to their school.
Our Subaru Ambassador and little Ambassadors in Training are spreading the love for Make a Dogs Day. They donated so many goodies for our upcoming pet-adoption event, taking place October 22nd. Thank you Tamara and family for being a part of OUR Ocean Subaru Family, and your generosity. Our new PAW-rents will definitely be showered with love for their new fur-babies.
Ocean Subaru and WCOF are thrilled to support the YWCA and Muckenthaler Cultural Center for the annual Quinceanera event. Muckenthaler is a local non-profit organization that provides traditional Qinceanera (15th birthday celebration) to young girls in the community.
With the help of the Women's Club of Fullerton, Ocean Subaru was able to provide $750 to one of the local non-profit organizations; MOMS of Orange County. With the $750, we were able to provide bus passes. MOMS helps 1,500 mothers annually, supporting all mothers (parents) before, during, and well after the birth of their babies. Thank you WCOF for the insane support we get from you all as well!
Ocean Subaru of Fullerton along with one of our Hometown Charities had the pleasure of donating 13 twin sheets and 13 full sheets along with mattress covers to HIS OC. They help out by housing the homeless community and helping them get back on their feet. All items they provide for their temporary home is also gifted to them. We are so proud to be a part of this donation.
This weekend, Ocean Subaru, along with our District Managers, and a few of the Los Angeles Zone Subaru Stores; partnered up for a great cause. Gathered up some goodies and headed to Downtown Los Angeles to help the homeless community. Subaru provided socks, sanitary kits, food, drinks and chips. We are also very grateful for all who joined us; from Humanity Showers, to Project Coffee Cup. We love being a part of a small help to our community. Lots of hard work, but the outcome was everything and more. The smiles were worth it all. Excited to get back out there soon.
Every year Ocean Subaru has the pleasure of adopting a classroom. This year we partnered up with Maple Elementary. A school just down the street from our dealership. We met the Principal Mr. Abney. He expressed his gratitude along with the staff's for all donations. Supplies are always needed and knowing we can be a part of that bit of help means a lot to the Ocean Subaru team! We appreciate the entire Maple Elementary staff and the Future of Fullerton, the students! Keep up the great work!
On July 2nd - days before the 4th of July activities, our Ocean Subaru Sales team decided to go to a local beach, and pick up trash. We take pride on being a small part in keeping our oceans clean, for our local community and sea friends.
On June 2, in partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Ocean Subaru of Fullerton donated 80 plush blankets and 10 arts & crafts kits to Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center – UCI. One of the LLS’s Ambassadors, Shweta Parekh, shares about being involved in the Subaru Loves program. “I am so thrilled to be part of this campaign with Subaru, who loves to give. I have been a volunteer with LLS for the past 4 years, particularly with the retail campaign where I go to stores and thank them for their participation. Actions like this, with Subaru and other retailers, spread the awareness of what LLS is and the resources that are available to the patients out there. Personally, we are a cancer survivor family and I’ve been the caregiver. I know what I went through, and I know what LLS does for the caregivers is amazing.” Designated as "comprehensive" in 1994, and renewed in 2015, CFCCC continues to serve as a vital resource for Orange County and surrounding areas in the fight to alleviate the burden of cancer, integrating research, prevention and the diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation. Ocean Subaru of Fullerton is one of the many Subaru retailers nationwide participating in the Subaru Loves to Care program. This program has allowed Subaru retailers across the nation to donate over 230,000 blankets and 31,000 arts and crafts kits, along with care, hope, and information about cancer support available through the LLS. This is the seventh year in a row that LLS has been selected by Subaru of America to carry out their Subaru Loves to Care program across the nation.
Food insecurity increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic as many industries remain impacted by economic fallout. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in conjunction with ABC7 and its partners, including Subaru and Ocean Subaru, gathered to support the need to feed 900,000 people every month. A drive-thru collection site was established at Vons in Riverside. On Friday, June 18 members of the Ocean Subaru team and Los Angeles Regional Food Bank supporters, including Wildwing, the Anaheim Ducks mascot, filled a 53' trailer with food benefitting various food banks and food pantries in local communities.
Woman’s Club members joined WCOF President to meet with Ocean Subaru Manager Abby Santillan to present to Darcie Copeland, Director of Spoof Dawg, a check for $1,500, gift cards, and dog and cat food for a total of $2,800. This will be used to support rescue cats and dogs for food, spaying and neutering in our community Darcie expressed her thanks to both the Woman’s Club and Ocean Subaru for this donation. The Woman’s Club also thanks Ocean Subaru of Fullerton for allowing us to support non-profits in our communities, which is very heartwarming and rewarding to be able to help.
Ocean Subaru of Fullerton & Woman's Club of Fullerton, helping MOMS, an organization that helps moms and their families. MOMS was presented with a check for $1,000 in addition to the items for a total donation of $2,800. MOMS’ mission is to help mothers and their families have healthy babies by providing health coordination, education and access to community services. Their vision of MOMS is for healthy babies, empowered mothers and strong families throughout the community. This donation and many others are made possible by Ocean Subaru of Fullerton through their generous Share the Love donation to the Woman’s Club of Fullerton. Thank you Ocean Subaru of Fullerton!!! Woman’s Club of Fullerton President met with Abby Santillan, of Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, to present to MOMS Jasmin Dukes, Development Specialist, diapers, baby wipes, baby and children’s clothing from preemie to 4T. Also included in the donation were shampoo, soap, combs in addition to developmental toys and infant and toddler books. The donation included bus passes for the young moms to travel to their appointments. Jasmin expressed her thanks to Ocean Subaru and WCOF for the donation.
Woman's Club of Fullerton members met Fullerton Museum Executive Director Elvia Rubalcava and members of her staff to present to the Museum art supplies, sketch books, pens and Zines ( pronounced ZEENES) books for the after school program for children and young adults. The Club also presented a check for water and snacks to be provided for the program. In total the Fullerton Museum received $2,800 for the 100 youngsters in this wonderful program. Director Rubalcava and her staff were so thankful for this donation made possible by Ocean Subaru of Fullerton and thanked both Ocean Subaru and WCOF for the art supplies. Make time to go in to see all that is available in this awesome museum. WCOF also thanks Ocean Subaru for their sponsorship that enables us to support programs such as this one at the Fullerton Museum.
My 2011 Forester was the start of my love affair with Subaru. It was such a great car, especially when living in Eastern Oregon and driving in that crazy weather, from; rain, snow, to ICE. That car was very dependable. Even having the dogs in the back and taking a road trip. Then came the time that I needed to trade her in and got my second Forester (also 100% dependable in all aspects). In 2019 we yet again, upgraded, this time to an Outback. Shortly after, along came our baby girl (a human baby). I was so glad to have such a safe dependable car, as it was carrying my most precious cargo, my Wife and my little girl. In March of 2022 we finalized the adoption of our daughter. As our daughter grew, so did our need for a bigger car. That's when we fell in love with the Ascent!! I cant wait to see what new adventures we go on, in our new Subaru!!
After a purchase you may hear our Sales Associates say " Welcome to the Ocean Subaru Family". Miss Ana and her family are a perfect example of a Subaru Family! Miss Ana and her husband Rigoberto went on their first date back on May 5th of 2017. Love at first Subaru considering her husband drove a 2016 WRX. As their love grew, so did their family, they adopted a pup and name him SUBI. Soon after, their son was born. They decided to purchase a family vehicle that would also be great on gas and comfortable for family road trips. Being Subaru family already, the Subaru Ascent was just the right fit. Going around L.A. County Subaru retailers, they finally found the Ascent with us. May 5th 2022, on their first date anniversary, they purchased the Ascent they have been searching for. Thank you Ana for sharing your story with us and thank you for being a part of our Ocean Subaru Family!
For the past few years Ocean Subaru of Fullerton has partnered up with The Women's Club Of Fullerton. A local non-profit organization. They are not only very much involved in the community, but they provide donations to many in need. Ocean Subaru has been able to provide annual donations thanks to our Ocean Subaru Family and Valued Customers. We would not be able to Share the Love without their help! Thank you Ladies!!
Patriots & Paws celebrated its 10th Anniversary – helping over 9,400 Veterans, Active Duty and Reservists by providing $7 million of home goods and furnishing; reducing psychological and financial stress to Veterans as they transition into civilian life and Active Duty and aiding Reservists as they return from deployment by providing basic home furnishings and necessities at no cost. Ocean Subaru of Fullerton continues to support Patriots & Paws in its mission to aid in funding efforts that impact 1153 Veterans, Active Duty, and Reservists to-date.
Spoof is a local non-profit organization that provides pet food and supplies for animal rescues in need. We along with the Women's Club of Fullerton, were able to donate food, and other pet supplies for the animals in need.
Ocean Subaru of Fullerton Associates celebrated Arbor Day on April 16, 2022 in conjunction with The City of Fullerton and its partners, West Coast Arborists, Southern California Edison and California State University, Fullerton. The Ocean Subaru team supported the efforts at Adlena Park helping the City take care of over 40,000 inventoried trees. Little known fact, Fullerton was the first city in Orange County to receive the “Tree City USA” designation and among the first of six cities in California to receive such designation state-wide. Tree City USA is a national recognition program for sound urban forest management practices, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters.
"The Women's Club of Fullerton; President Mary Torres, and member Michael Manchester, had the pleasure of meeting with the Director of Crittenton Services, Bev Berryman. Our presentation and donation took place on March 22nd, 2022, at Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, alongside General Manager Glenn Moya and Love Promise Champion Abby Santillan. Items donated support the Stepping Stone Program. One of the many programs sponsored by Crittenton which offers young adults from ages 18-24 the ability to become independent by helping with such items as: blankets, pillows, towels, sheets, flatware, dishes, and pots and pans to eventually help establish their own home. Included in this donation were gift cards to Target and Wal-Mart worth a combined total of $1000. Along a check donation - a total of $3000.00 was presented to Crittenton from Women's Club of Fullerton and Ocean Subaru of Fullerton. Director Bev Berryman was grateful on behalf of Crittenton to accept the donations. Not only do the donations help young adults but they also work with single moms in need, refugees and those in foster care system. Thank you to the Women's Club of Fullerton for helping us work with our community and their continued support."
Ocean Subaru and The Woman's Club of Fullerton (WCOF) presented Joya Scholars, Executive Director, Christian Esteban a check for $1,300. The donation will provide snacks and cases of water for students enrolled in the after school program at Maple Elementary School. Leveled readers for the students will also be purchased and High school seniors enrolled in their College Apps Academy will receive weekly lunches. JOYA Scholars mission is to inspire and prepare students from families of low-income communities in Fullerton to succeed through higher education. Executive Director, Christian Esteban sent his sincere thanks to Ocean Subaru and WCOF for their continued generosity and support to JOYA Scholars and their students. "Thank you for ensuring our students have the resources they need to succeed in high school, graduate from college, build a path to a fulfilling career, and much more."
Theresa is a 10 years old Chihuahua rescue with a pretty interesting story and a long battle that she had to fight until she finally found her forever home at the Subaru national make a dog’s day event that took place on October 22, 2021. Theresa was rescued by PetEmber Animal Rescue from the county of San Bernardino. She was dumped by someone on Cajon Boulevard and she was left under danger as she is a partially blind dog. While a volunteer was driving through Cajon Boulevard and a junction with another street, Theresa was stuck in the middle of the road in front of a stoplight in the junction. She was bleeding and she could not move. She seemed to be extremely scared. Our volunteer stopped his car and pointed to other cars on the road to stop until he managed to catch her with a towel around. Theresa tried to bite our volunteer as she was in a lot of pain, bleeding, and extremely scared. When our volunteer put her in his car, she tried to hide herself under one of the car seats and when our volunteer went back home, he saw the blood under the seat and it took him a while until he could grab her again and put her in a crate. Immediately, the volunteer informed the leads of PetEmber about the situation and another volunteer was assigned to come and take her to a veterinarian in order to check the reasons why she is bleeding. Fortunately, the reasons for bleeding were found to be various cuts around her neck without any fractures. Immediately, she was operated, stitched, and saved. The veterinarian has mentioned that Theresa is partially blind, her back legs were so weak, and she needs training in order to gain power in her back legs again. During her stay at PetEmber, all the health issues were addressed and she was healed from all the issues she had except the blindness that she had when she was rescued. She became up to date on all her vaccines and she became ready for a forever home. When Theresa was rescued, she preferred to stay alone at her foster’s house as she was scared of other dogs. Theresa had some trust issues but little by little, she started to open up and she started to allow people to touch her and hold her. After staying at the rescue for more than a year and a lot of trials to get her adopted, it was extremely hard for her to find a home as she was old and blind. On October 22, 2021, Theresa was given a golden opportunity by the Ocean Subaru of Fullerton with more exposure to be seen aided by the waived adoption fees at the Subaru national make a dog’s day event. These factors have helped her get adopted to a wonderful family. The family who adopted her commented “After adopting Theresa, our family is now complete. We have learned to appreciate the little help someone can give to an animal in need. We are thankful to everyone who helped rescue Theresa and to the Ocean Subaru of Fullerton who made it possible for us to adopt Theresa through their well-organized event”. On behalf of PetEmber Staff, thank you so much for helping Theresa get adopted along with helping other 21 animals find their forever home at your Ocean Subaru of Fullerton event.
The Woman's Club of Fullerton presents a check for $1,000 to the YMCA of Orange County, California. The Fullerton YMCA serves over 3,000 older adults. Funds donated were be used to purchase equipment such as dumbbells, chairs, bands, balls, and aqua dumbbells for their Active Older Adults. The equipment will serve the purpose of keeping their senior clients healthy. Throughout the pandemic, the YMCA of Orange County has remained open, serving Orange County communities by providing:-13,118 members the chance to keep active and stay healthy through our outdoor fitness or virtual classes.-Personal phone calls to 5,400 senior members by staff to remind them that they are not alone, and they were missed, Rikki Bains, Executive Director at the Fullerton Family & Yorba Linda/Placentia YMCA, wrote: “Thank you for the community funding award. As we all know, 2020 proved to be a very trying year for the entire nation, and here at the YMCA we are looking forward to a new year filled with HOPE. The YMCA board, staff, members, and participants feel this new sense of hope because of donors like you that continue to give generously, supporting others and making their local community a better place, even through this unprecedented time. Momentum may not always be on our side, but when the stakes are high and the issues are too important, we must move forward. By rallying together, we have the strength to survive and even thrive during difficult times. While this organization has taken a substantial financial loss, we have gained much more. We are more confident than ever that the YMCA of Orange County is well prepared for whatever the future brings. Thank you Ocean Subaru of Fullerton and Woman’s Club of Fullerton for your generosity and support! Thank you for giving us hope and allowing us to provide hope to others.”
The Woman’s Club of Fullerton, along with the partnership from Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, supported HIS (Homeless Intervention Services) OC for their Homeshare Program, which helps students overcome homelessness and achieve independence. They provide care by meeting the unique needs of the homeless and impoverished individuals, students, and families. HomeShare OC screens and matches eligible college students and senior homeowners. The students attend Cal State Fullerton and Fullerton College, and are people who have lost housing and are lacking funds. Seniors living in North Orange County will benefit from help in the home, financial stability, and companionship. This brings together an older homeowner who will lives in the comfort of their home with a compatible college student who would lend a hand in return for affordable rent. This program helps college students find affordable housing in our community while assisting seniors to stay in their own homes, which benefits both the students and the seniors. Both populations have been underserved and have trouble with food security and affordable housing. HIS-OC is addressing this issue by creating the next generation of roommates. The goal for 2021 is to match 12 students with 12 seniors. Carrie Buck, Executive Director of HIS OC wrote: “Thank you so much for your generous donation. You are truly making a difference in the lives of homeless men, women, and children in Orange County. Your commitment to fighting against homelessness, hunger, addiction, and injustice inspires me, and I marvel at the selflessness and sacrificial giving that I see every single day in the people who make what we do possible. Because of your generosity, we were able to move children and young adults off the streets and into a warm, safe bed. When homeless families and individuals come to Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County, they get more than hot meals and a place to sleep. They also receive compassion, respect, and hope for a second chance. ”Thank you, Ocean Subaru, for partnering with the Woman’s Club of Fullerton to give back to this wonderful organization.
Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, along with The Woman’s Club of Fullerton, donated funds to the Todd Anglin's Home for Children for the purpose of feeding homeless school children. The partnership will make a huge difference in the lives of precious children experiencing homelessness. The Todd Anglin Home for Children was founded in 2005. Their mission is to care for poverty-stricken and homeless children worldwide by improving the quality of their lives, by providing them with resources and opportunities to become valuable members of society, and to present them with the likelihood of a better and brighter future. The Organization operates entirely with volunteers and provides meals to about 200 homeless elementary school children in Orange County, California. Due to the Pandemic, the food is dropped off at the schools on days when the staff is available. Arrangements are made with the parents to come and pick up the food. Typical items that are provided include rice, beans, tortillas, tuna, tomato sauce, and other nonperishable types of canned food. The cost of food averages $2,150 monthly. Elementary schools in the cities of Anaheim and Orange will benefit from this donation.
WCOF Presents OC United with $3,600 check.
The Woman’s Club of Fullerton is extremely grateful to the employees of Ocean Subaru in Fullerton, CA. Our partnership with Ocean Subaru has allowed us to help pets and animals in our community. After being chosen as Ocean Subaru’s Hometown Charity and receiving funds, our goal was to help as many animals as we could. With their help, we have been able to do just that by choosing Spoofdawg to the Rescue as a grant recipient, which is so rewarding for all our members. According to seecalifornia.com, nearly 40% of California households own at least one dog, and pet parents are convinced it's good for their own health. The statistics support the notion that dogs can help lower blood pressure, decrease incidences of heart attack, and reduce depression in humans. WCOF members and employees of Ocean Subaru of Fullerton are passionate about helping animals, and presented a donation to Spoofdawg to the Rescue to help cover the cost of spay/neuter to clients in and around the Fullerton area who can’t afford the surgery. Items such as blankets, toys, dog food (canned or dry), dog beds, leashes, collars, etc. are also donated. Members from WCOF visited with Founder Darcie Copeland and Mascot Bubsy (cutest dog EVER!!) at their warehouse location in Santa Ana, California. Bubsy was rescued from an animal shelter minutes before he was going to be euthanized for being labeled a “dangerous dog”, but upon meeting him, we quickly learned that it was far from the truth, as he just lay down and wanted us to rub his belly. This incredible story is an example of why Spoofdawg to the Rescue was formed. Spoofdawg to the Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit charity that provides food and supplies to animal rescues in need. Their efforts help alleviate animal non-profit financial burdens, thus allowing time to better assist the thousands of abandoned and abused animals they rescue and care for, and to help cover the cost of spay/neuter to clients in and around the Fullerton, CA area. Spoofdawg to the Rescue also offers emergency aid by delivering animal supplies for displaced pets during California’s wildfires and earthquakes. During the Fall of 2020, California had its worst fire season on record, where many family pets and animals were displaced and/or needed help. Spoofdawg to the Rescue literally came to their rescue! What a beautiful thing to know that funds from Ocean Subaru of Fullerton helped furry family members in and around Fullerton! Thank you, Ocean Subaru, for giving The Woman's Club of Fullerton the opportunity to help this wonderful organization. Your warmth, kindness and passion for helping pets and animals does not go unnoticed!
Thank you! The Woman’s Club of Fullerton/Ocean Subaru for 350 headsets for Commonwealth Elementary School. Together we presented the headsets for the students in class and for distance learning. This continues to help us fill our program "Operation School Bell" which funds school clothing and supplies for children and high school youths in need at five local school districts. The principal and social services assistant were very excited and thankful to receive the headsets during this difficult time. This brings Holiday Joy with volunteers working together transforming the lives of children in our community.
Little Rascal and his new owner Kelly who is super excited to have adopted him! He was abandoned by his owners once he was attacked and injured after a cat fight.
Assistance League of Fullerton and the Women’s Club of Fullerton are helping those in need. Assistance League of Fullerton® is an 80-year old non-profit organization serving the communities of Fullerton, Brea, Buena Park, La Habra, and Placentia. Our mission: Assistance League® volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs. We would like to thank the Women’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) and Ocean Subaru of Fullerton for choosing us and supporting our program Operation New Start. Operation New Start provides clothing and household items for women and children. One of the organizations we partner with for Operation New Start is the Women’s Transitional Living Center and since August of this year we have served 155 of their clients. During the COVID 19 pandemic the needs have greatly increased. We deeply appreciate the Women’s Club of Fullerton purchase of domestic household items such as, dishes, towels, mops/brooms, bedding as well as new clothes for the children. Also included was a generous donation for further purchases of these items. The primary source of income to support our 8 philanthropic programs comes from Thrift Shop. Due to COVID-19 19 we had to close our Thrift Shop for 6 months, so our funds have been greatly reduced. We hope to continue this partnership with Ocean Subaru and The Woman’s Club of Fullerton as we continue to serve those in need in our local communities.
Ocean Subaru of Fullerton collectively as a team volunteered to pack Food boxes to support 300 nonprofit organizations supported by the Community Action Partners of Garden Grove. On a daily basis, volunteers work side-by-side to the beat of music packing food boxes that are distributed to low-income senior citizens and families in Orange County and surrounding areas. Ocean Subaru recruited a few employees to volunteer for a few hours to help support the community. Their efforts went towards providing food to hundreds of senior citizens as well as under privileged families in the local area. A definite impact made by this retailer.
The Woman’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) is extremely grateful to be chosen by Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, California as their Hometown Charity. Our clubs mission is to help children in our Fullerton community, especially during the holidays. With the partnership with Ocean Subaru it was extremely rewarding to help so many, and we went way beyond our goal this year. We are especially thankful to make a difference in those healing from abuse, neglect, homelessness, and in foster care this holiday season. We partnered with some of the local organizations that helped children in our community in need, and went to work to make their holiday very special. Ocean Subaru you put a smile in the lives of so many, thank you for giving us this opportunity to be of service. Supporting Crittenton Services for Children and Families of Southern California (CSCF) a non-profit social services agency whose mission is to heal the wounds of abuse and neglect; strengthen families; and help troubled adolescents reach their full potential has their holiday gift drive called The Angel Tree program. The Angel Tree program serves as an opportunity for everyone to connect with Crittenton’s clients in a meaningful way, and to help them continue their mission. Children and young adults who are staying in Crittenton’s Foster Care Program are asked what they would like from Santa, and then their wishes are put onto holiday wish cards. Members of The Woman’s Club of Fullerton choose children’s wishes, go shopping, and with the incredible donation from Ocean Subaru, we were able to purchase over 15 pairs of new Vans sneakers, all requested by the teens in Crittenton’s Foster Care program as well as additional funds for the younger children’s wishes from the Angel Tree. The gifts are then wrapped and delivered to Crittenton for their holiday party which takes place closer to Christmas. Without Ocean Subaru’s support this donation would not have been feasible. The new in-kind donations are collected from October to November. “The gift you have given is really not something that can be unwrapped and held in the hand. The pretty paper on the outside cannot hold the brilliance of the real gift that you have given a young person in need,” said Pat Williams, Angel Tree Program Coordinator and Crittenton Volunteer, “It is essential in our lives that we matter to someone. Thank you for showing our youth that they do. It is through the generosity of those like Ocean Subaru and The Woman’s Club of Fullerton who contribute to the annual Angel Tree Program that allows Crittenton to meet the needs of our youth during the holiday season. Another organization that helps young adults is Monkey Business Café a fully operational restaurant and catering enterprise in Fullerton that serves as a work experience/job training site for emancipating foster youth and other at-risk young people. The donation of gift cards to Best Buy, GameStop, restaurants, and a variety of board games were given to the young men at the holidays. The young men were so humbled by the generosity and looking forward to shopping. Fullerton Fire Department, “Fired up for Giving” Holiday Toy Drive is an annual program for low-income families and those experiencing homelessness. Many of the families and children faced with these circumstances are just trying to deal with day to day necessities, not buying holiday gifts. It's events like this that put smiles on children’s faces and eases the burdens of the parents. With Ocean Subaru’s support and partnership, a donation of six bikes, helmets, scooters, art kits & remote-control cars were purchased. The items were then delivered by WCOF members to the Fullerton Fire Department, just in time for the holidays. What a rewarding experience knowing all the children would have presents to open during the holidays!!
When the Covid-19 pandemic began, The Woman's Club of Fullerton (WCOF) wanted to help in any way that we could. The Woman’s Club of Fullerton’s mission is that we are dedicated to uniting women of all ages for community service, supporting charitable organizations, fostering friendships, and empowering women. With our partnership with Ocean Subaru, we have supported many different non-profits and organizations in Fullerton that fit the criteria of Subaru's mission and ours. Our support of our seniors in our community continues during the Covid-19 pandemic. With the at-home stay orders in effect, we found that many in our community needed help. Several of the nursing facilities in our city were in dire need of surgical masks and we thought this was one way we could help, without putting our members at risk. Thanks to Ocean Subaru and Subaru Corporate, their generous donation was used to purchase 1000 surgical masks which would be delivered to Nursing Homes or Rehabilitation Centers located in the city of Fullerton. President, Joanie Reiss and Vice President, Mary Torres masked up and delivered to 500 masks to Park Vista Nursing Home, 250 masks to Windsor Gardens Care Center and 250 masks to Greenfield Care Center. The masks delivered will help keep the patients and staff safe from this horrible virus. The representatives from all 3 facilities were so grateful for our donation. Park Vista Rehabilitation Center located in the heart of Fullerton was so overwhelmed by our support, they delivered beautiful flowers showing their gratitude. Their gratefulness to Ocean Subaru and Woman’s Club of Fullerton moved them and they were honored to have received such a generous donation during such hard times. One representative said, “It’s like donors like you who go above and beyond to help the community, and Thank you for your support”. We as a club felt very humbled that we could help during this horrible pandemic. The Woman’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) was truly honored to be your Hometown Charity of the Year. The funds we received will help us to do so much more for our Fullerton community. Along with your support, we could make a greater impact in the lives of those in need. With your partnership we are excited to do some amazing things in our community.
The Woman’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) was truly honored to be chosen as your Hometown Charity of the Year 2019-2020. We were astounded when you presented us with a check in the amount of $57,383! We always wanted to do so much more for our Fullerton community. NOW with your support, we could make a greater impact in the lives of those in need. With your partnership we were excited to do some amazing things in our community. The Woman’s Club of Fullerton’s mission is that we are dedicated to uniting women of all ages for community service, supporting charitable organizations, fostering friendships, and empowering women. We have supported many different non-profits and organizations in Fullerton that fit the criteria of your mission and ours. Without your support, we would not have been able to help so many in need in our community. One of our missions to help our homeless communities with food and basic daily necessities. With the generous support and donation from Ocean Subaru and Subaru, Inc. the Women’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) was able to provide food and clothing to Pathways of Hope – a local non-profit working to end hunger and homelessness in North Orange County – There are roughly 2,600 people homeless in North Orange County, with Fullerton having about 300+ people sleeping outside with groceries to feed the families in Fullerton affected by the pandemic. It’s with financial supporters like Ocean Subaru that we as a club can help the following organizations provide a little more support towards their Covid-19 related efforts. These funds are directly helping and supporting those neighbors who are struggling due to the Pandemic at the HUB of Hope food distribution and resource center. Prior to the outbreak, Pathways of Hope was providing food to approximately 30 households per day at their HUB, and thanks incredible donation, they are able to assist close to 100 households every day. These funds are providing nutritious food for those families seeking help, as well as cleaning and sanitation supplies to ensure that the HUB is as safe as possible for all clients, staff, and volunteers. Pathways of Hope relies on the support of sponsors like Ocean Subaru and Woman’s Club of Fullerton to support the community and the donation is an act of compassion and affirmation to those in need. This kindness will touch the lives of hundreds of our community’s most vulnerable residents during this critical time. Pathways of Hope and The Woman's Club of Fullerton are so grateful for your constant support and continuous generosity to our missions and all the residents of Fullerton.
The Woman’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF), along with the generous support and donation from Ocean Subaru has been helping the local community during the Covid-19 pandemic by providing food supplies to ensure no neighbors go hungry. The Woman’s Club of Fullerton’s (WCOF) mission is that we are dedicated to uniting women of all ages for community service, supporting charitable organizations, fostering friendships, and empowering women. WCOF has partnered with Joya Scholars – a Fullerton based non-profit working with students from low-income neighborhoods by preparing them for higher education - the Garnet Neighborhood in the City of Fullerton is made up of five small blocks where more than 1,200 low-income children from working class immigrant families make their home. This neighborhood, in the middle of one of the wealthiest counties in the country, was marked by one startling statistic: A contribution of grocery store gift cards towards their mobile food pantry, as well as in-kind goods towards supplying the pantry. The mobile food pantry was established in April, as a direct result of Covid-19, and serves residents of Fullerton’s Maple/Garnet neighborhood, a low-income, predominantly Latin community in south-central Fullerton. The first three months of the pandemic saw over 1,500 bags of groceries for families in need, and over 150 families receive groceries on a weekly basis. As of this date, over 500 families in total have been impacted by these donations. In these unprecedented and trying times, as families struggle with basic necessities, Ocean Subaru’s benevolent donation has helped put meals on tables for those families who have been greatly affected by the pandemic.
JOYA Scholars mission is to inspire and prepare students from families of low-income communities in Fullerton to go on to get a college education. In support of JOYA's mission, the Woman's Club of Fullerton ("WCOF") collected donations and used funds donated by Ocean Subaru of Fullerton and Subaru of America to purchase graphing calculators, school supplies and other items needed for the students learning. Many of the students cannot count on having consistent supplies for a full year of advanced coursework, so with the support of Ocean Subaru, WCOF has been able to provide countless students with supplies they will be able to rely on for years to come. Christian Esteban, Executive Director, JOYA Scholars: “I would Like to Thank you for your ever-widening support and generosity to our students, families and programs throughout 2019-2020. Your gift of 10 TI-Graphing Calculators has made an incredible day to day impact on our students. The generous donation has offered consistency to our students that they have not taken for granted.” When JOYA Scholars began in 2009, not a single high school student from the Garnet Neighborhood aside from Valeria was even eligible for a four-year university. Today, there are students enrolled at University of California Irvine, University of California Riverside, and California State University Fullerton. Even more students from the program attend local colleges and are planning to transfer to four-year universities. NOW, with the support of Ocean Subaru of Fullerton, WCOF is making a greater impact on the lives of students in need.
On Saturday June 1st, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Orange County Inland Empire Chapter and Ocean Subaru of Fullerton partnered up to deliver 80 blankets and 50 arts & craft kits at the National Cancer Survivor Day at Kaiser Permanente of Anaheim. This event is held for adults who are currently undergoing cancer treatment or are cancer survivors. Although it was a cold and gloomy day, there was a great number of people who came out to celebrate their life, many accompanied by friends and family members. Cancer survivors shed tears as they received their blanket and shared their stories with us. This event was so meaningful to them as many shared cancer free milestones and thanked us for being there celebrating them. It was such an inspiring event for Samantha from LLS and John from Subaru who admired every single person for their strength and served as a reminder for those individuals still undergoing treatment that they are not alone in their cancer journey and have the community’s support. People who visited our booth had the opportunity to write a message of hope to cancer patients currently undergoing treatment. Cancer survivors were very happy and eager to be able to share an uplifting message and advice to others who are in the position they once were. Many individuals who stopped by our booth shed tears while writing that message of hope as they remembered what it was like to be in those shoes. One of the messages on a notecard read, “You are stronger than you think. You will make it through this just have faith and never give up!! The person that you were before cancer is gone and is a person you used to know. Prepare yourself for a completely new life after cancer. It will take time to adapt to life after cancer but it will be a better version of you.” The messages of hope were so powerful as they were coming from individuals who first hand know the feeling and thoughts that come after a cancer diagnosis and the road ahead. These messages of hope were going to bring warmth and comfort to the recipient. LLS is proud to have partnered with Ocean Subaru of Fullerton and have the opportunity to be a part of such a significant and emotional event.
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