When you hear the phrase, "car dealerships," what do you think of? Do you think of all the new and used cars and trucks being bought and sold? Maybe you think of the customer service department? How about that time the salesperson went out of their way to help you acquire your latest vehicle? Yes, these are some of the things you may think of, but did you ever consider community involvement? Or does this subject matter bring to mind churches, restaurants, gas stations, and the like? Let's take a look at just how involved these businesses actually are.
According to NADA, the National Automobile Dealers Association, dealers continue to increase their level of giving to charitable organizations, according to a survey held in 2014.
According to the survey, a large percentage of dealers said they had increased their local contributions from previous years, and this trend is expected to continue.
In this survey, most of the dealers said their monetary gifting goes strictly to the local community.
As you can see, car dealerships are providing more than just good paying jobs and local tax revenues.
They are helping to grow and improve communities all across the USA.
How They Contribute The NADA Foundation was established to be the charitable division of NADA.
Monies donated provide financial support to communities across the USA as well as disaster relief and emergency situations.
These funds also provide support for local schools and hospitals.
Helping Local Communities One of the main ways dealers help in our communities is by helping the homeless.
Some of the ways they help are fairly inventive.
Some retailers have opened drive-through windows to serve coffee and pastries, and they will donate a portion of each sale to a local organization to provide food and clothing.
Some vendors invite the local homeless to a luncheon held weekly.
Many car dealerships help the homeless by providing money and materials for the shelters they live in.
They follow up by providing training for everything from filling out a job application, jobs skills training, financial training, budgeting, and how to save money.
When it comes right down to it, vehicle vendors are often more than just a local business trying to sell some cars and make money.
They are an integral part of the community, which without, they would not exist.
Many are looking to improve their communities and enrich their customers' experience.
It seems that the stereotype of a car salesman is gone forever.
So the next time you're visiting car dealerships in your area, take the time to look around and see some of the plaques that are on the wall.
Many dealers have a trophy case to highlight their sponsorship in local teams.
So, now you should see your local car dealerships in a whole new light.