Camden: Our Hometown Commitment
We are proud to call Camden, New Jersey, our hometown. Through employee engagement, volunteering, and grants from the Subaru of America Foundation, Inc., we continue to invest in the city’s growth and drive positive change.
Message on Our Hometown Commitment
The Subaru Love Promise is at the heart of our company. It’s a commitment that runs deep and is infused into everything we do. It not only drives us to be good corporate citizens, but also good neighbors. To our Camden community — its residents, organizations, and leaders — we thank you for embracing us and for the many years of collaboration, partnership, and friendship. We are proud to call Camden our hometown and to continue fueling the passion of “Camden Strong,” creating a lasting impact for years to come.
Sheila Gallucci-Davis SVP – General Counsel, Legal, Corporate Responsibility, Philanthropy and Secretary Subaru of America, Inc.
Erica McLeod Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Subaru of America, Inc.
Our Hometown Partners
$1,502,047 donated to Camden organizations
9,214 volunteer hours contributed by employees in Camden
$5,120 in Camden corporate matching donations to local causes
44+ local organizations supported
Camden Share the Love Garden
In 2024, the garden flourished, producing 645.4 pounds of fresh produce for Cathedral Kitchen, helping to nourish the Camden community. The garden, which is maintained by our employees, features a variety of vegetables and herbs, including radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and more.
Cathedral Kitchen is grateful to Subaru for their generous grant supporting our Culinary Arts Training program and for their employees’ dedication to our meal service. Thanks to their partnership, we served a record number of meals in our 48-year history and helped people in our community launch new careers and build brighter futures for their families. Subaru’s commitment makes a real difference, and we are proud to have them as a neighbor and partner in our mission to fight hunger and poverty.”
Carrie Kitchen-Santiago Executive Director, Cathedral Kitchen
Our Local Love Promise
Our employees live out this promise year-round through meaningful partnerships and service initiatives. From supporting education and the environment to caring for animals and helping those in need, we’re proud to make a difference where we live and work.
Subaru Loves to Help®
In partnership with Operation Warm, Subaru provided brand-new coats, shoes, and socks to Camden-area families in need.
100+ local families supported
70 employee volunteers at our Camden event
173 total volunteer hours logged in a single day by employees
We’re grateful to have partnered with Subaru and Operation Warm for their annual Subaru Loves to Help coat drive this past February. Over 70 scholars received brand new coats, shoes, and socks, as volunteers coordinated games, assisted with sizing needs and served food/beverages to LUCY families. We truly appreciate the ongoing partnership as these impactful collaborations best support the needs of the local community.”
Kate King Lifting Up Camden’s Youth (LUCY) Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator
Subaru Loves the Earth®
In 2024, Subaru continued its partnership with the Mayor’s Office Camden Strong initiative to improve public health, safety, and quality of life in Camden.
13 neighborhood clean-up events held in Camden
50 employee volunteers dedicated to the cause
173 total volunteer hours logged in a single day by employees
Subaru continues to be a tremendous community conscious partner as we work collectively to protect our natural environment. The staff at Subaru volunteer at the city’s public events and consistently support my Camden Strong-Clean Camden Campaign. These neighborhood cleanups are essential to curbing illegal dumping, improving community health, and addressing potential environmental threats citywide. It is through these types of public-private partnerships, like the one with Subaru, that we are improving the quality of life in the City of Camden.”
Mayor Victor G. Carstarphen City of Camden
Subaru Loves to Care®
Subaru’s support helped provide medical equipment and transportation for Camden residents, ensuring access to essential healthcare.
1,000 healthcare worker kits with treats and messages of hope donated to Cooper Hospital
50 patient care kits donated
621 total volunteer hours contributed by employees
$30,000 donated to the Cooper Foundation, funding over 24,000 pieces of durable medical equipment and 990 rides for patients
We are extremely fortunate at the Cooper Rowan Clinic (CRC) to have been able to provide DME to our patients through the Subaru Loves to Care grant. The patients at the CRC are uninsured residents of the city of Camden who, due to cost constraints, would not otherwise have access to diabetic supplies or blood pressure monitors. These devices allow patients to track their blood sugar and blood pressure readings at home and in turn, impact their treatment plans and health outcomes.”
Dr. Behjath Jafry Cooper Rowan Free Clinic
Subaru Loves Learning®
Volunteers helped Camden city teachers and schools prepare for a successful school year, ensuring students have the supplies they need to thrive.
55 teachers received support to prepare their classrooms
15 Camden city schools supported
180 employee volunteers participated
661 total volunteer hours contributed
Subaru’s generous support through the Subaru Loves Learning initiative helped ease a real burden for our teachers, many of whom often spend their own money to prepare their classrooms. By adopting every K-5 classroom and providing supplies and funding, Subaru not only equipped our schools with what they needed—but also lifted a weight off our educators’ shoulders. We’re truly grateful for this investment in our students and staff.”
Katrina T. McCombs State District Superintendent
Subaru Loves Pets®
In partnership with the Animal Welfare Association (AWA) and Sharing Excess on National Make A Dog’s Day, Subaru provided free pet vaccinations and distributed fresh groceries and pet care products to attendees.
1,420 animals received free vaccinations
104 employee volunteers participated
400 total volunteer hours contributed
Our Vets on Wheels program is a vital resource for Camden City pet owners, providing free veterinary preventative care where it’s needed most. In 2024, we vaccinated and provided these essential services to over 1,500 pets, a 26% increase from 2023. This program is crucial in overcoming the transportation and financial barriers many families face. We’re grateful to Subaru of America for making it possible and helping Camden’s pets live healthier lives.”
Laura Houston AWA Executive Director
Camden Events
Beyond our Love Promise initiatives, we support other meaningful events throughout the year for our neighbors in Camden.
Adopt-A-Family
Subaru adopted 27 Camden families during the holiday season, with employees wrapping and delivering gifts to Volunteers of America Delaware Valley for distribution.
DJ Wagner 3rd Annual Community Drive
Subaru partnered with DJ Wagner, a Division I college basketball player and top NBA prospect, and his family to provide local students with back-to-school supplies.
Haason Reddick’s Lucky Christmas
Subaru supported Haason Reddick, a Camden native and NFL linebacker, at his Christmas event at Adventure Aquarium, surprising each child in attendance with a gift to make their holiday season special.
Subaru of America Foundation, Inc.
The Subaru of America Foundation supports the communities where we live and work by providing charitable donations, community grants, employee matching programs, and volunteer events with an emphasis on education and training. In 2024, the Foundation awarded grants to numerous organizations making a difference in Camden.
$800k total grants
150+ total jobs created
With the generous support of the Subaru of America Foundation, Camden Community Partnership (CCP) has led a collaborative effort of local nonprofit organizations, along with the City and Camden County government, to participate in Reimagining the Civic Commons (RCC)—a national initiative aimed at fostering community engagement, equity, environmental sustainability, and economic development through the revitalization and connection of public spaces such as parks, plazas, trails, and libraries. The Subaru of America Foundation’s investment supported Camden’s learning journey in developing a sustainable park maintenance system. This initiative has had a meaningful impact, leading to the piloting of a new maintenance and programming model in key parks throughout the city. As a result, Camden’s parks have seen increased maintenance efforts and have become vibrant hubs for free, impactful community events.”
Joe Myers COO, Camden Community Partnership
I have watched students come into the program without knowing how the college experience would be, and we have had several students complete their AAS and move into the field with a solid future. We are still realizing how big of an impact this program is making, and I look forward to seeing many lives being changed for the positive.”
Jason Wilson Subaru-U Instructor at Camden County College
UrbanPromise is deeply grateful for our partnership with Subaru of America. Your commitment to education, mentorship, and community empowerment through your volunteerism and acts of kindness helps transform the lives of our youth, providing them with the opportunities and support they need to thrive. Together, we are driving change and building a brighter future.”
Monique L. Gaillard MSW Director of Church and Corporate Relations, UrbanPromise
We partner with Discovery Education on the Environmental Education Initiative, which aims to empower students with knowledge and resources they need to understand the intersections of environmental, economic, and social challenges. Through the initiative, we’re helping provide equitable access to high-quality, project-based learning resources that foster sustainability education.
2024 Grant Recipients
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Camden Community Partnership |
Camden Reimagining Civic Commons |
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Camden County College Foundation |
Subaru U for Scholarship Automotive |
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Camden Fireworks |
Art in the Commons |
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Camden Repertory Theater |
PACE: A Career Training and Apprenticeship Program |
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Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum |
Camden Carpenter’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program |
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Cathedral Soup Kitchen |
Culinary Arts Job Training Program |
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Center for Family Services |
Scholarships |
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Discovery Education and National Environmental Education Foundation |
Environmental Education Initiative Partner |
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Girls Inc of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey |
Stronger, Smarter, Bolder Camden Girls |
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HopeWorks |
Recode Your Future Training Program |
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IDEA Center for the Arts |
Arts-Based Learning & Workforce Development for the Creative Economy |
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Impact Charity Services |
Project LIFT (Life Incentive Fulfillment Training) |
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Joseph’s House |
Service Navigator |
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Lucy Outreach |
Alumni Services |
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Neighborhood Collaborative Community Gardens |
EcoSTEM Empowering Environmental Innovators |
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Remarkable Graduates |
Scholarships for Camden City School District |
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Street Law Inc |
Legal Life Skills program |
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Trust for Public Land |
Camden Program – Creating Access to the Outdoors and Supporting the City’s Parks and Green Space |
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Upstream Alliance |
Empowering Camden through Experiential Learning, Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Stewardship |
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UrbanPromise |
StreetLeader Program |
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12 Plus |
Plus Centers supporting career and technical education efforts within the Camden City School District |
2024 ERG Grants
The Subaru of America Foundation also supported organizations on behalf of our Employee Resource Groups
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PFLAG National |
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Semper Fi & America’s Fund |
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Latin American Economic Development Association Inc. |
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Build Jake’s Place |
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Hispanic Family Center Southern NJ Inc. |