The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside are honored to be recognized for our commitment to the community in 2025.
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 The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside, we love making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers, employees, and neighbors. We thank you for your support.
What is the Subaru Love Promise®?
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.
What is the Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment?
At The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside, 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:
How is The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
At The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside, our Love Promise to the Chicago land area can be seen in various partnerships with charities and nonprofits. We're grateful for the opportunity to serve and give back to those in need. We strive to make our customers part of our family.
Hinsdale Humane Society
Ideal Elementary School
Make-A-Wish, Beds Plus
Amita Health Cancer Center
Love Promise Stories from The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside
Subaru and The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside 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
Someone sees you, and someone cares - Subaru AutoBarn Countryside - Erin M
We are grateful to The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside for their continued support of BEDS Plus through the Subaru Loves to Help® annual coat donation program- Operation Warm. Each year, 100s of brand-new coats go directly to the families and children we serve—those staying in shelter, newly housed, or participating in one of our many housing programs. As temperatures drop to dangerous levels, something as simple as a warm coat becomes essential. But it's also more than that—it sends a powerful message to families who are struggling: someone sees you, and someone cares. For many of the children we serve, outgrowing a coat can happen quickly, and replacing it is often not financially possible. Subaru's generosity helps ensure that kids don't have to face winter without protection, comfort, and dignity. The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside is a great illustration of how local businesses can partner with us to support our most vulnerable neighbors in meaningful, practical ways. We're also grateful to have them as a sponsor of our Soup & Bread event, further strengthening their commitment to the individuals and families we assist. Thank you, Subaru, for standing with BEDS Plus and for helping our families weather the cold—both literally and figuratively.
Make-A-Wish Illinois Walk For Wishes - John G
Autobarn Subaru Employees showed their amazing support for Make-A-Wish Illinois and Wish Kids throughout the state when they attended Walk for Wishes on a chilly fall morning. Walk attendees had the opportunity to hear the experiences from Emily, a wish recipient - and how an unexpected cancer diagnosis interrupted and completely changed their high school experience. Despite this, their love for music and performance provided avenues for joy and hope, ultimately culminating in a chance for them to meet their favorite artist through Make-A-Wish. Walk for Wishes is one of Make-A-Wish Illinois' signature events, and parters like Autobarn Subaru have continued to make these events such a success. We can't thank you all enough for your amazing contributions, participation, and for your thoughtful additions to make this event a special moment of reflection and celebration for Wish Families and Wish Makers.
Driving Success with School Supplies! - Eilidh H
Thank you for your generous donation of school supply boxes. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. Your commitment to giving back to the community is truly inspiring, and we are so grateful for your partnership. Thank you again for your generosity and for helping us invest in the future of our students.
Autobarn Subaru of Countryside Delivers Hope to Advent Health Cancer Institute Patients - Colton L
For the past few years, Autobarn Subaru of Countryside has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and UChicago Advent Health Cancer Institute in Hinsdale through the Subaru Loves to Care initiative. This impactful partnership has involved delivering blankets, care kits, and messages of hope for cancer patients currently navigating treatment. On July 18th, Richard Fisher Jr. & Richard Fulfs of Subaru came to the cancer center and were welcomed by healthcare staff including their director of operations, Susan Friel-Barrett to deliver these meaningful support items for their patients. This year, Autobarn Subaru of Countryside has also opted to support the LLS urgent need program which will provide blood cancer patients financial relief to help offset non-medical costs associated with treatment, such as transportation, food, housing, utilities, etc. Thank you Autobarn Subaru for your generosity and continued partnership in the fight against blood cancers!
The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside Supports Beds Plus - Joshua S
Imagine going without a coat, shoes, or even socks. For millions of children and adults experiencing homelessness and other urgent need situations across the country, even here in Countryside, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside 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 The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/22/2025, The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside donated 504 shoes/socks to Beds Plus. 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.
Our Very Own Trees. - Janet D
We would like to thank The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside and the Arbor Day Foundation for giving us twenty one trees! We planted an oak tree near the playground for future shade and every PreK student took a tree home to plant at their Berwyn home. We will see how tall our trees grow by our Fifth grade farewell in 2031. Thank you for a gift that will keep giving to our entire community. Berwyn South District 100
Autobarn Subaru is "soup-er"! - Erin M
Thank you for your “soup-er” generous sponsorship donation for our 13th Annual Soup & Bread Event! Your support helps ensure the well-being of individuals and families facing homelessness and housing insecurity in our community. As a beloved community event, Soup & Bread attracted over 1000 attendees this year, giving sponsors like you the opportunity to support critical programs while gaining valuable exposure. Thanks to sponsors like you, 90% of the funds raised go directly back into our programs, allowing BEDS Plus to coordinate vital resources and serve as an essential part of the safety net for those in need. Your generosity enables BEDS Plus to continue providing essential services for individuals and families in crisis. Last year, we touched over 5,000 lives, offering them stability through housing and coordinated resources. None of this would be possible without you. Thank you once again for your invaluable contribution. We look forward to continuing to work with you and make a lasting impact together.
Autobarn Subaru Loves To Help Beds Plus! - Terri R
Autobarn Subaru of Countryside, Thank you for your donation of shoes and socks donated in collaboration with Operation Warm to serve 504 children on 02/12/2025. BEDS relies on generous in-kind donations of goods to meet the basic needs of our clients. In kind donations of prepared meals, shelf-stable food items and gift cards for groceries and restaurants provide thousands of meals to clients. Donations of household items give newly housed clients a good start in setting up their new apartments. Donation drives fill in gaps for special needs, such as holiday gifts, winter coats, feminine products, laundry kits and even items for new moms. Thank you for your belief in our mission to help vulnerable individuals stabilize their lives through housing and supportive services. Sincerely, Terri Rivera, Chief Advancement Officer
Autobarn Subaru of Countryside Supports Reading at Ideal School! - Eilidh H
The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside has been a partner in supporting students learning to read. Through this partnership, we were able to revamp our Ideal bookroom and bring in hundreds of new texts. We were able to purchase new texts that are relevant to student learning and reading levels. Thank you so much!
Autobarn Subaru of Countryside supports Ideal Students - Eilidh H
The Autobarn Subaru of Countryside continues to partner with Ideal School. We are so grateful to have received about 500 backpacks and boxes of school supplies to support our students. We are able to give every student a new backpack and have some extra for any new students joining our school. Thank you so much!
