Philanthropy

Carter Myers Automotive has been dedicated to helping others since our inception in 1924. We know the importance of human service organizations in our communities, and work hard to be a part of them. These groups benefit our neighbors, our friends, and our families. Here is just a sampling of the non-profits with which our dealerships are involved:

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE in CHARLOTTESVILLE Coming March 27, 2012 Please join us at Volvo of Charlottesville on Tuesday, March 27, 2-6pm. Virginia Blood Services will be on site accepting donations. VBS is the sole provider of blood to Central Virginia hospitals. All donations stay within our communities. To schedule your donation time, please call (434) 295-4125 or email kmartin@VolvoCville.com.
TOY LIFT SUCCESS! December 2011 Tom Powell, Manager of our QuickLane service at Colonial Auto Center, began Toy Lift in 1988 when he decided to perch himself eighty feet up in a bucket truck in Charlottesville. He stayed there until people donated 1,000 toys, which Tom then distributed to local children in need. Toy Lift has now grown into a huge annual community event. In 2011, more than 17,000 toys were donated. Congratulations to Tom and the entire Kids Lift team for their continued success!
GETTING CREATIVE with a FOOD DRIVE December 2011 All of our stores work with local food banks to provide families with healthy, nourishing food items. In December 2011, Valley Volkswagen in Staunton got creative. They opened up a new 2012 VW CC on the showroom and challenged customers to "Stuff the Trunk." Not only did they fill the trunk, but the back seat and some boxes as well! All donated items went to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network, which feeds thousands of people throughout Central Virginia.
GOLFING FOR GOOD September 2011 Two of our Richmond area stores, Colonial Honda and Heritage Chevrolet, are proud to be annual sponsors of the Highlands-Massey Classic. In just five years, the tournament has raised more than $1,000,000 for the VCU Massey Cancer Center. Massey is one of only 63 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers and is a leader in clinical trials for adult and pediatric cancer treatments. The 2011 Classic included a record number of participants.
VALLEY'S COMMUNITY DAY July 2011 Last Summer, our two stores in Staunton, VA sponsored an all-day long event for the Valley. Valley Honda and Valley Volkswagen invited everyone in the community to meet representatives of local healthcare, law enforcement and non-profit groups. The day included a blood drive with Virginia Blood Services and a Food Drive for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. In fact, if anyone brought at least 5 cans of food, they had a shot at one of our GM's (Scott Simons and Shawn Ayers pictured here) in the dunking booth! Look for this to become and annual event!
CYCLING FOR A CAUSE Next Event: June 9-10, 2012 Volvo of Charlottesville has created a cycling team specifically to benefit non-profits. Our team rides in two large events every year: The MS Tour de Vine and the Boys and Girls Club Cycling Challenge. Each year the team grows and raises more money for the charities. For more information or to join our cycling team, contact Joe Lombardo at (434) 295-4125 or jlombardo@VolvoCville.com.
HYUNDAI HOPE ON WHEELS Gateway Hyundai, another of our Richmond area stores, is a proud participant in the Hyundai Hope On Wheels program. Since 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has been committed to fighting childhood cancer and has donated more than $43 million towards finding a cure.
DRIVE FOR LIFE Next Event: September 2012 Every year since Liza opened Volvo of Charlottesville, she and her team have held Drive for Life. Inspired by Volvo's commitment to Alex's Lemonade Stand, every dollar raised during Drive for Life goes towards pediatric cancer treatment and research at the UVA Children's Hospital. Volvo's 2012 Drive for Life will be held in September and promises to be the best one yet!

 We are also involved with the local chapters of these organizations: