Each month Carter Subaru and KIRO Newsradio celebrate organizations in our local community that make a difference . These are the Carter Community Love Promise stories. An inspiring collection of local community voices that are making a difference, powered by Carter Motors.
Watch each story below:
Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington
Make-A-Wish is a nonprofit that grants “wishes” to children with critical illnesses. Make-A-Wish AKWA President and CEO Melissa Arias said the nonprofit has delivered a record number of wishes this year and is on track to complete 50 just this month. However, those wishes wouldn’t be possible without the help of volunteers and more are needed.
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GSBA
GSBA is Washington’s LGBTQ+ allied chamber of commerce and according to GSBA’s website, it is the largest of its kind in North America. The GSBA represents a coalition of small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who are dedicated to advancing workplace equality and diversity.
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Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm, a powerhouse in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Since its inception in 2000, the Storm has left an indelible mark on the basketball world, both on and off the court. Carter Subaru, under the leadership of Jen Moran is the longest-standing corporate partner of the Storm.
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Saving Great Animals
When it comes to traveling with furry friends, pet safety is a top priority.
Saving Great Animals in Seattle, along with Carter Subaru, outlined valuable tips to ensure four-legged family members are secure during car rides.
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Treehouse
It all started with a group of social workers with a vision to provide the little things that really help create as normal a childhood experience as possible for youth in foster care. 35 years later, Treehouse not only provides direct support to more than 3,000 young people in foster care while doubling down on their commitment to change the systems that impact Washington’s young people by addressing the education and child welfare laws, policies, and practices that aren’t working for kids in Washington State.
Pasados Safe Haven
KIRO Newsradio’s Colleen O’Brien and Lola Bryan from Pasado’s Safe Haven discuss the emotional story of a beloved Donkey named Pasado who lived at Kelsey Creek Farm but was brutally beaten and killed in 1993. Outraged that the killers were let off, Founder Susan Michaels took it upon herself to make a difference in Washington State to make animal cruelty a felony and eventually started a sanctuary for animals. Twenty years later, Lola and the team at Pasado’s Safe Haven have made amazing progress to protect animals in Washington State.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Do you know that almost two-thirds of the CEOs in the US who identify as women are Girl Scouts? The Girl Scouts Cookie Program is the largest girl centered entrepreneurial program in the country. KIRO Newsradio’s Colleen O’Brien chats with Andrea Anderson CEO of Girl Scouts of Western Washington. With each cookie purchase, you’ll support Girl Scouts as they learn, grow, and thrive through life’s adventures.
Edmonds Food Bank
Did you know that approximately 12% of Washington’s residents experience food insecurity each year? Colleen O’Brien chatted with Edmonds Food Bank Director Casey Davis regarding their efforts to expand their community outreach efforts. Visit https://edmondsfoodbank.org/volunteer/ to learn how you can get involved.
GSBA Scholarship Fund
Founded in 1991, the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund, with the help of Carter Subaru, has invested almost $6 million in 552 scholars. GSBA is Washington’s LGBTQ+ allied chamber of commerce and according to GSBA’s website, it is the largest of its kind in North America. The GSBA represents a coalition of small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who are dedicated to advancing workplace equality and diversity. To learn more about the scholarship and how to apply, visit GSBA’s website.
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