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Ancira Auto Group Bracket Contest Awards $60,000 to Local Causes
Ancira Auto Group and San Antonio’s Sports Star 94.1 FM teamed up during March Madness for their “Bracket for a Cause” Charity Challenge. The team with the winning bracket, the Boerne Champion High School FFA Chapter, was awarded $50,000 to support its activities and programs.
The Children’s Bereavement Center was also awarded $10,000 for having submitted the bracket that lost by the largest margin: an impressive 59 points. Great work, Ancira Auto, for supporting community groups that are making a difference!
Loving Toyota Supports the Next Generation of Auto Techs
Loving Toyota isn’t just selling cars — they’re investing in the people who will keep them running for years to come. Loving Toyota partnered with Gulf States Toyota to donate a range of new and used automotive parts to Angelina College, directly supporting the hands-on training of automotive technology students representing the next generation of skilled technicians.
Valley Auto Dealers Host First-Ever Job Fair
The Valley Automobile Dealers Association (VADA) hosted its first-ever industry-wide job fair on Tuesday, Feb. 24, connecting Rio Grande Valley dealerships with job seekers interested in long-term, rewarding careers in the automotive industry.
Participating VADA dealerships included Audi of San Juan, Bert Ogden Auto Group, Charles Clark Chevrolet, Charlie Clark Auto Group, Clark Knapp Honda, Hacienda Ford, Mercedes-Benz of San Juan, North Park Lexus RGV, Payne Auto Group, Sames Ford Harlingen, Sames Ford McAllen, South Texas Buick GMC and Toyota of Pharr.
Greg Lair GMC Donations Help Feed Canyon Students
For the third year running, Greg Lair GMC in Canyon, Texas, donated $200 for each car sold from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31 to Fill With Hope, a local ministry that provides Canyon Independent School District students with food over the weekends. Representatives from the dealership presented a $36,200 check to the ministry at its food distribution warehouse.
Great job, Greg Lair GMC, for supporting such an important cause — making sure Texas students are well-fed and able to do their best in school!
Helfman Family Dealerships Host Valentine’s Pet Adoption
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a few hundred puppy kisses? Helfman Family Dealerships held a pet adoption event on Feb. 14 where love was in the air — and at the “kissing booth!” The dealership group’s “Helfman Loves Rescues” initiative partners with local animal shelters to host free adoption events, support Houston rescue organizations and find loving homes for shelter pets.
Cavender Auto Family Sponsors Recovery Center Music Room
Cavender Auto Family has generously sponsored the Music Room at Rise Recovery Center in San Antonio. Rise provides compassionate support for youth, young adults and families through every step of the recovery journey. Rick Cavender renamed the room the Cage Chumbley Music Room to honor the late Cage Chumbley, son of Dwight and Bonnie Chumbley. It’s inspiring to see our members support life-saving services like Rise!
Avondale Dealerships Invests in Automotive and STEM Learning Zone
Avondale has partnered with United to Learn to help bring an automotive- and STEM-focused learning zone to William M. Anderson Elementary, a space that will inspire curiosity and future career exploration. Avondale is developing the “Avondale Automotive Zone,” a dedicated area where students can engage with age-appropriate activities that introduce the fundamentals of automotive and STEM learning. Way to go, Avondale!
