Building Community through ERGs
Genuine connection is at the heart of belonging. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) give employees a place to find community and understanding while remaining open to all as a bridge across lived experiences and shared interests.
We back them with strategic guidance, structure, and resources because we see them as an integral part of our culture.
Participation in our ERGs is completely voluntary and open to all Subaru employees. Our engagement data shows that employees who participate in ERGs are more engaged at work.
220
total events
19+
volunteer events
2.4K+
volunteer hours
8+
donation drives
$100K
granted to non-profit organizations from the Subaru of America Foundation
BLENDS
217 participants
BLENDS seeks to celebrate and educate on Black & Latino cultures, empower members through professional development, and engage with the community in diversity initiatives.
“The most valuable takeaway from the Latin Leadership Panel was how diverse yet similar every person’s story was.”
Current BLENDS participant
- Organized a Cultural Immersion bus trip to Washington, D.C., where 41 attendees elected to spend their weekend exploring the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Latin American Museum, while sharing and learning from each other’s cultures.
- Engaged employees in thought-provoking discussions on Black and Latino experiences during book club sessions on titles like “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” and “A Place for Us” in partnership with Out + Ally.
- Hosted a dynamic panel featuring four Hispanic leaders from different Latin American countries, celebrating heritage and leadership while countering negative media stereotypes.
- Hosted a Three Kings Day celebration at HQ in partnership with the Camden City Latino Professional Firefighters, who provided gifts to 100 local children at the event.
Evolve
272 participants
Evolve’s mission is to promote physical and social wellness by educating, motivating, and connecting employees.
“I joined Evolve to expand my network and help build a sense of community and belonging.”
Current Evolve participant
- Partnered with Build Jake’s Place to organize volunteer events, engaging 35 employees for 100 volunteer hours.
- During Physical Wellness Month, engaged more than 250 employees in activities such as National Walking Day, Step Up to Support, Evolve Hikes, and Evolve Makes Earth Day Event.
- Hosted the Max Fitness Program, which was held weekly, with 620+ total participants and 75+ unique participants across multiple Subaru locations.
Out + Ally
208 participants
Out + Ally creates a network of LGBTQ+ employees and straight allies to foster community, support, and resources for LGBTQ+ employees at Subaru of America.
“As an ally to my cousin, I joined Out + Ally to learn the best ways to educate others on the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.”
Current Out + Ally participant
- Hosted a walk in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, engaging 230 Subaru employees across seven locations to raise $1,000 for Trans Lifeline.
- Invited Tim Bennett, former Director of Advertising, back to Subaru as a guest speaker to discuss his leadership of Subaru’s groundbreaking LGBTQ+ marketing campaigns and the company’s 15-year commitment to the community.
- During Pride Month, sponsored both the Camden Pride Parade and the Haddon Township Pride Parade.
SARGE
337 participants
SARGE focuses on outreach and support for the veteran community within Subaru and in the local places we work and live. The group seeks to improve accessibility at SOA for those that have served our country and advocates for the rights of veterans. SARGE also honors veterans and supports national observances including Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day.
“I joined SARGE for the community within Subaru, outreach to local communities, networking, and support.”
Current SARGE participant
- Held a volunteer event at Gettysburg National Military Park where 51 employees contributed 306 volunteer hours removing debris from the park.
- Hosted Medal of Honor Recipient Colonel Jack Jacobs for a Lunch & Learn, with members from Battleship New Jersey and Jewish War Veterans presenting Col. Jacobs with a commemorative sign honoring his service.
- Participated in a Battleship New Jersey volunteer event where 58 employees dedicated 116 volunteer hours decorating the ship for the Navy’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration.
Subaru Women’s Network
234 participants
The Subaru Women’s Network (SWN) is a diverse group with the common goal of effecting positive change at Subaru and within the community through education, networking, mentoring, and shaping policies to support all employees.
“SWN’s program for Lean In Circles was really lovely. Super engaging, so much vulnerability from participants, and a good mix of people.”
Current SWN participant
- Hosted the second annual volunteer event to support I Support the Girls and its A.S.H. Kit program, donating 23,750 feminine hygiene products to provide essential care for women in need.
- Launched a pilot program for Lean In Circles, a peer-to-peer networking and mentoring initiative focused on leadership fundamentals for women.
- Collected 371 lbs. of professional clothing donated to Hopeworks for distribution at its Camden, NJ and Philadelphia, PA locations.