During SA Auto Dealers’ annual Dealers Aligned community giving campaign in October 2021, more than 30 participating area auto dealerships helped raise $50,000 for Haven for Hope, by donating $10 for every alignment provided to customers during the month. The funds raised far exceeded the organization’s goals. A generous matching grant from the Texas Cavalier Charitable Foundation added an extra $50,000, for a total gift of $100k to Haven for Hope.
The donation was presented to Haven for Hope’s Vice-Chair Barbara Gentry and VP & Chief Development Officer Celeste Eggert during a check presentation celebration at SADA Headquarters on November 23, 2021. The funds will help support important services provided to individuals and families in our community experiencing or facing homelessness.
“Due to the impact of the pandemic, there has never been a more important time to support Haven for Hope’s ongoing efforts to coordinate and deliver an efficient and compassionate system of care for people experiencing homelessness in our community,” said Pamela Crail, President of SA Auto Dealers. “Our members not only conduct business in San Antonio – this is their home. We believe it is our responsibility as a business organization to help care for our neighbors in need.”
Participating dealerships in Dealers Aligned for 2021 included: Ancira Buick GMC. Ancira Chrysler Dodge Ram, Ancira Kia, Ancira Nissan, Ancira Volkswagen, Ancira Winton Chevrolet, Ancira Ford Floresville, Audi Dominion, Cavender Buick GMC – North, Cavender Buick GMC -West, Cavender Cadillac, Cavender Chevrolet, Cavender Grande Ford, Cavender Toyota, Gunn Auto, IPAC Chrysler Jeep Ram Dodge, Jaguar Land Rover of San Antonio, Jordan Ford, Nissan of Boerne, North Park Lexus at Dominion, North Park Lexus of San Antonio, North Park Toyota of San Antonio, Nyle Maxwell of Castroville Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Red McCombs Ford, Red McCombs Hyundai – NW, Red McCombs Superior Hyundai, Vara Chevrolet, World Car Hyundai Kia, World Car Mazda Kia, World Car Mazda Kia North, and World Car Nissan Hyundai.
SA Auto Dealers is comprised of franchised new car and truck dealers from San Antonio and the surrounding area who are committed to educating and advocating for those in the automotive industry as well as those who are served by it. SA Auto Dealers serves consumers looking for vehicle-related information, promotes continued education for employees in the automotive industry, advocates for dealers and their employees, and promotes public awareness on issues related to motor vehicles. To learn more, visit www.saautodealers.com.
To learn about the mission of Haven for Hope, visit www.havenforhope.org.