In January 2021 Patriot Subaru in Saco, Maine created our "12 Weeks of Giving" campaign, an initiative that supports local charities and community non-profits in our area, 12 months a year. We identify programs and initiatives that support healthy communities and bright futures. After all, we are only as strong as the community we serve. In July 2025, we started teaming up with our sister store, Patriot Acura, and renamed the program, "Patriot Cares, Patriot Shares."
Between 2021 and 2025 the program generated $90,525 back into local community charitable programs.
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Patriot believes that local non-profits work hard to improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. We see how they unite individuals and organizations around a shared vision, working to improve the education, financial stability, and health for all citizens. They embody the Patriot Mission Statement: "To Serve", and we are proud to be able to provide them with a bit of exposure as well as financial support.
January 2026: The Summit Project
Patriot Cares, Patriot Shares enters its sixth year highlighting the incredible work of local nonprofits. To date, we've visited over 55 organizations, seeing firsthand the impact they make in our community. Our January 2026 recipient is The Summit Project, a volunteer-driven organization honoring Maine's post 9-11 fallen service members through a powerful living memorial. Stones donated by Gold Star families are engraved and carried by volunteers across Maine and around the world, symbolizing the burden shouldered by the fallen and their families. In support of this mission, Patriot Subaru and Patriot Acura will dedicate a percentage of sales during the first week of January to benefit The Summit Project. Pictured: Patriot's Dee Gordon, TSP's Mark LoSacco, Patriot's Bailey Pickel, Dakota McGuire, Rossy Quinones. For more information on The Summit Project and how to get involved in this powerful mission visit: https://thesummitproject.org/
February 2026: The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
For February, Patriot Auto Group partnered with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland for our "Patriot Cares, Patriot Shares" initiative. Our team rallied behind ARLGP alumni and Puppy Bowl XXII stars, Lobster Roll and Auggie, even meeting the local celebrities at ARLGP's Puppy Bowl watch party. Following an educational tour of the ARLGP facility led by Julie Poulin and Elsa Bertlesman, we gained a deeper appreciation for their Humane Education and Resource programs. Thanks to our community's engagement in our Facebook campaign, we were also proud to donate a few 35 lb bags of dog food to support their mission. https://arlgp.org/
March 2026: Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation
In March, Patriot Subaru and Patriot Acura proudly sponsored Maine Adaptive's annual Ski-A-Thon at Sugarloaf as part of our "Patriot Cares, Patriot Shares" initiative. With this community effort, we helped surpass their fundraising goal, raising an incredible $381,866!
Maine Adaptive's mission-providing year-round training and outdoor access through adaptive sports-means a great deal to us. We're honored to support their work empowering athletes and strengthening our community every step of the way. Patriot Subaru service technician Alex Parechanian, Patriot Acura salesperson Dominic Young, and our Customer Loyalty Manager Holly Pritchard (not pictured) swung by to show Patriot's support!
To learn more and support their mission, visit: https://maineadaptive.org/
April 2026: YMCA of Southern Maine, Northern York County Branch
April brings Patriot Auto Group to a familiar name for most - the YMCA (Norther York County Branch)! Executive Director Tyler Cary and his team welcomed us and shared their mission: making programs accessible to every family through initiatives like sliding scale fees and child watch. From summer camps to wellness programs, the YMCA is helping build stronger, healthier families right here at home. Their commitment to serving others reflects our own, and we're proud to support an organization making a real difference every day. Pictured: Patriot's Jacob Fish, Dan Walker, Megan Cogswell, Brandis Fleming-Gonzalez, Corey Creteau, Cullen Jackson, Tehya Brown, Julia Dean & the YMCA's Program Director Lucie Stanton, Aquatics Director Rebecca Coache, and Executive Director Tyler Cary. For more information about the Y and their programs, visit: https://www.ymcaofsouthernmaine.org/
May 2026: The Ecology School at River Bend Farm
For May's "Patriot Cares, Patriot Shares", Patriot Auto Group visited The Ecology School to learn more about their philosophy and tour the beautiful grounds in early summer bloom. Some associates participated in their volunteer weekend, enjoying each other's company while weeding their garden, alongside Farm Manager Marguerite Wiser. We learned about their philosophy of immersive education, where kids and adults alike explore real ecosystems, get their hands dirty, and discover the science of sustainability through play, curiosity, and wonder. Pictured: Patriot's Cullen Jackson, Sara Elsberry, Rossy Quinones, Rosina Pizzarella, Dan Walker, Matt Rieders, Jay Tracy, The Ecology School's President & CEO Drew Dumsch, Patriot's Dakota McGuire, Carter Sturmer, Naz Alizada, The Ecology School's Director of Advancement Aviva Shaw, and Patriot's Jacob Fish. Visit The Ecology School's website: https://theecologyschool.org/
This June, Patriot Subaru and Patriot Acura's "Patriot Cares, Patriot Shares" initiative proudly donated to the Maine Game Warden Foundation. Made up entirely of retired game wardens, the Foundation is dedicated to helping our state and supporting outdoor education - funding youth outdoor educational needs and community needs as they arise. This support is especially meaningful given the vital role Maine Game Wardens play in keeping our beautiful state safe and thriving. The Foundation relies on its magazine to help fuel this mission, and this July's edition is dedicated to the memory of Game Warden Josh Tibbetts, who lost his life in the line of duty in a plane crash. An 18-year veteran of the Maine Warden Service, Tibbetts is remembered for his dedication to protecting Maine's people, wildlife, and natural resources. https://www.mainegamewardenfoundation.org/
Patriot Auto Group proudly partnered with the Animal Welfare Society as part of our "Patriot Cares, Patriot Shares" community initiative for July. As part of this partnership, we sponsored Woofstock - AWS's beloved annual festival, now celebrating its 7th year - with every dollar raised going directly toward the care of local animals and pets in need. We had the pleasure of stopping by to meet the dedicated AWS team and see firsthand the incredible work they do day in and day out. Animal Welfare Society is more than a shelter; it's a true safety net for pets and the families who love them. Through adoptions, affordable veterinary services, and community resources, AWS helps keep pets and their people together and thriving. Their impact goes even further, offering services like short-term pet holds for victims of domestic violence - giving families facing hardship one less thing to worry about during an already difficult time. Of course, no visit would be complete without meeting a few furry residents along the way, including Torro, a handsome Malamute mix who quickly won over our hearts. For more information on how you can help AWS in their mission, visit: https://animalwelfaresociety.org/
