Partners in Community

Japanese-brand automakers pride themselves on being good stewards and partners in their communities and after 50+ years of putting in the work, the benefits are clear. Click through the following examples to see some of the many ways in which Japanese-brand automakers look to give back to the people and communities that make what they do possible.

In May 2024, 85,000 trees were planted on 100 acres of Honda-owned land along the Flat Branch Creek near its Marysville Auto Plant, East Liberty Auto Plant and Auto Development Center. The native trees will be known as the "Honda Power of Dreams Forest" and will increase the company's carbon sequestration efforts as well as improve existing riparian buffers and serve as home for a diverse group of insects, animals, birds and plants.

In June 2024, Subaru of America sponsored flight and animal transport for 40 dogs saving them from overcrowded shelters to places with more resources and higher demand for adoptions. The ASPCA, who organized the transport, has worked with Subaru for over a decade and is the national partner for the Subaru Loves Pets^® program which, to date, has saved thousands of animals in need.

As part of their commitment to the community and environmental sustainability, Mitsubishi Motors is proud to support Friends of Warner Parks in Middle Tennessee and recently sponsored the Flying Monkey Marathon.

In 2024, Toyota announced today a donation of $80,000 to schools in Arizona and Georgia, providing them with the funds to support the schools' existing music education programs. Steve Appelbaum, sponsorship senior manager, Toyota, stated, "We recognize the vital role that education plays in shaping our future leaders. Every student deserves the opportunity to explore their talents, be it in music, sports or any academic pursuit, as it enriches their educational journey and prepares them for success in any career they choose."

For over 34 years, Nissan has supported the Second Harvest food bank of Middle Tennessee, distributing over 8 million meals to those in need. Their support extends far beyond financial support including 3,500 pounds of food and dedicating over 3,950 volunteer hours.

Hover over the images below to see previous examples of how Japanese-brand automakers continue to support their communities

Toyota Indiana celebrates its 25th anniversary with a renewed commitment to the Princeton community including a donation to the YMCA of southwestern Indiana to open a new facility in Gibson County.

In 2021, Mazda started a new program that provided educators with free oil changes at dealers nationwide. This was an extension of the Essential Car Care (ECC) Program that started in 2020 providing the same services to healthcare workers. The ECC program for teachers ran from July – September 2021.

Mitsubishi Motors has continued to give back through its “Small Batch – Big Impact” program. This includes beneficiaries like the Nashville Rescue Mission, a community organization committed to helping the hungry, homeless, and hurting.

Over the past 30 years, the Nissan Foundation has awarded $13 million to more than 150 nonprofit organizations around the country that work to promote a greater appreciation and understanding of America’s diverse cultural heritage.

Subaru partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to support more than 114,000 students across the country.

More than 7,000 volunteers participated in the 5th annual Team Honda Week(s) of Service event. Honda associates, dealers and suppliers conducted nearly 400 in-person and virtual service activities throughout North America, including beach/park clean-ups, blood drives, canned food drives, school supply collections, and meals/care package delivery.