Westchester Toyota’s Upcoming Give Back
Westchester Toyota will be holding its 24th Give Back Event to donate to local nonprofits.
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The dealership grants a total of $2,750 to three nonprofit organizations: Gullotta House, NAMI Westchester and Pajama Program.
Westchester, New York – August 9, 2017 – Westchester Toyota held its 23rd Give Back Donation Event on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017. The Westchester Toyota family, members of the three nonprofits and people of the community gathered at the dealership located at 2167 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers. The three deserving charities, Gullotta House, NAMI Westchester and Pajama Program were honored and awarded their prizes. 
Each organization was awarded its donation based on the number of votes it received on Westchester Toyota’s Facebook page. Gullota House was the grand prize winner of $1,500. Gullota House is a charity with a mission to help Westchester residents who face financial hardship. The organization helps those in need by providing food vouchers, holiday assistance, scholarships to aid with education payment and much more. The next nonprofit, NAMI Westchester, received a donation of $750. NAMI Westchester is one of over 1,200 local affiliates of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The organization’s goal is to improve the lives of those affected by mental illness. Members advocate for access to treatment, services, support and are committed to raising awareness. The final winner of $500 was Pajama Program. This charity gives the gifts of pajamas and books to less privileged children in need. Pajama Program believes that these gifts can make all the difference in a vulnerable child’s life.
“We are genuinely excited about this Give Back Event because the charities are all so interesting and different,” said Rich Prager, General Manager of Westchester Toyota. He continued, “Their missions are all truly amazing and, out of admiration, we want to contribute to them.”
Westchester Toyota is a full-service Toyota dealership located at 2167 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, New York. Westchester Toyota’s goal is to always give the best customer service and fulfill every customers need, whether it be in the sales or service department.
For more information, hours and directions, please visit http://www.WestchesterToyota.com.
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Westchester Toyota of BRAM Auto Group is Proud to Support the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Joe Ribaudo’s Transamerica Bike Tour for Our Bravest is the fundraiser putting smiles on the faces of the Westchester Toyota family.
Yonkers, New York — BRAM Auto Group graciously donated $8,000 to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation this past April of 2017. The dealerships knew that the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation was a special one. However, they’re finding out more about the charity that makes them even happier for contributing. The foundation is holding a fundraiser called Joe Ribaudo’s Transamerica Bike Tour for Our Bravest. It’s a bicycle ride across America with a goal to raise awareness of and money for the foundation.
The bicycle rid
e is meant to support the charity’s goal. Its goal is to honor Firefighter Stephen Siller, who sacrificed his own life for the sake of others on September 11, 2001. Siller’s shift had ended when he received news of the Twin Tower attack. He immediately let his family know that he’d catch up with them later, as he felt it was his duty to hurry to the scene. Siller gave up his life, a beautiful family and friends that day. The Foundation aims to regard Stephen Siller’s act of greatness as a reminder to do good in the world. Joe Ribaudo’s Transamerica Bike Tour for Our Bravest will honor not only Stephen Siller, but all of the brave men and women who sacrifice for our country.
The bicycle ride is a 12-week adventure that begins in Yorktown, Virginia and ends in Astoria, Oregon. Joe Ribaudo said that it’ll be a challenge dealing with fatigue, weather conditions, wildlife and the need to find food, water and shelter every day. But he is extremely motivated and joyful to support such a cause, as he feels it’s most appropriate to ride across the country for the people who fight to defend it.
“Words can’t describe how much we admire this foundation and all that they do. We feel fortunate to have been able to donate to the charity and wish them the best of luck with this fundraiser,” said General Manager Rich Prager of Westchester Toyota, BRAM Auto Group.
BRAM Auto Group is one of the largest family owned businesses in the Tri-State area. Its dealerships have been in business since 1964. BRAM Auto Group is dedicated to giving excellent service and is focused on building relationships with customers.
Westchester Toyota is a full-service Toyota dealership located at 2167 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, New York. Westchester Toyota’s goal is to always give the best customer service and fulfill every customers need, whether it be in the sales or service department.
To learn more about or donate to Joe Ribaudo’s Transamerica Bike Tour for Our Bravest, please visit https://www.crowdrise.com/joe-ribaudos.
For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.tunnel2towers.org.
For more information on BRAM Auto Group dealerships, please visit http://bayridgeautomotive.com/.
For more information, hours and directions, please visit http://www.WestchesterToyota.com.
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Westchester Toyota Contributed to Three Local Nonprofits at Its 22nd Give Back Donation Event
Yonkers, New York – Westchester Toyota held its 22nd Give Back Donation Event on May 11, 2017. The Westchester Toyota family, members of the three nonprofits and people of the community gathered at the dealership located at 2167 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers. The three deserving charities, Miracle League of Westchester, The Food Bank for Westchester and The Music Conservatory of Westchester, were honored and awarded their prizes.
Our 22nd Give Back Winners
Each organization was awarded its donation based on the number of votes it received on Westchester Toyota’s Facebook page. Miracle League of Westchester was the grand prize winner of $1,500. Miracle League of Westchester gives children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. The league was founded by J. Steven Madey in 2005 when he decided to combine his two passions: working with disabled people and baseball. The next nonprofit, The Food Bank for Westchester, received a donation of $750. The Food Bank for Westchester feeds the hungry members of Westchester who live on income at or below the poverty level. The organization’s goal is to provide food assistance to those in need, whether it be by distribution at a soup kitchen, a visit to a children’s day care or to a seniors’ residential facility. The final winner of $500 was The Music Conservatory of Westchester, founded in 1929. The Music Conservatory of Westchester provides quality music education for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The community music school offers a Scholarship Program for low income students and a Music Therapy Program for individuals with disabilities.
“We always love holding our Give Back Donation Event because we want to show our appreciation for those who help our community,” said Rich Prager, General Manager of Westchester Toyota. He continued, “These nonprofits make Westchester a better place and expect nothing in return, it’s the least we can do.”
Westchester Toyota is a full-service Toyota dealership located at 2167 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, New York. Westchester Toyota’s goal is to always give the best customer service and fulfill every customers need, whether it be in the sales or service department.
For more information, hours and directions, please visit http://www.WestchesterToyota.com.
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BRAM Auto Group Proudly Donates $8,000 to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation will gladly accept a donation of $8,000 from BRAM Auto Group at the event being held April 20, 2017.
New York City, New York –March 28, 2017 –BRAM Auto Group will donate a generous $8,000 to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation at the Foundation’s Inaugural Footsteps to the Future Gala. Members, contributors and people of the community will gather at the event on April 20, 2017 at the One World Observatory in New York. Everyone will have the same intention: to honor those who have selflessly helped the Foundation evolve and to recognize all of the heartfelt donations.
Each contribution makes a difference and positively helps the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation achieve its goal. Its goal is to always honor Firefighter Stephen Siller, who sacrificed his own life for the sake of others on September 11, 2001. Siller’s shift had ended when he received news of the Twin Tower attack. He immediately let his family know that he’d catch up with them later, as he felt it was h
is duty to hurry to the scene. Siller gave up his life, a beautiful family and friends that day. The Foundation aims to regard Stephen Siller’s act of greatness as a reminder to do good in the world.
Contributions allow the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation achieve its objectives of helping veterans, first responders, children and neighbors in need. The Foundation is most known for its annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Walk/Run in New York City, which rounds up over 25,000 participants. Through its Building for America’s Bravest Program, the Foundation builds custom “smart homes” for terribly injured service members.
“It’s times like these that make me proud to be a member of BRAM Auto Group,” said General Manager Rich Prager of Westchester Toyota, a BRAM Auto Group dealership. He continued, “Being in New York, this is clearly a cause that is close to us. We at Westchester Toyota are happy to contribute $2,000 towards the $8,000 donation from BRAM Auto Group.”
BRAM Auto Group is one of the largest family owned businesses in the Tri-State area. Its dealerships have been in business since 1964. BRAM Auto Group is dedicated to giving excellent service and is focused on building relationships with customers.
For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.tunnel2towers.org.
For more information on Westchester Toyota and the BRAM Auto Group dealerships, please visit https://www.westchestertoyota.com/.
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The charitable dealership donates a total of $2,750 to Let’s Play it Forward, Child Care Council of Westchester Inc. and WPYB White Plains Youth Bureau.
Westchester, New York – March 28, 2017 – Westchester Toyota awarded three nonprofit organizations with generous contributions at its 21st Give Back Donation Event held on Thursday, February 16, 2017. The deserving organizations that received prizes were Let’s Play it Forward, Child Car Council of Westchester Inc. and WPYB White Plains Youth Bureau.
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estchester Toyota family, members of the three charities and the surrounding community joined together at the dealership located at 2167 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers. All had the same intention to honor those who give to people in need every day.
Each organization won its donation based on the number of votes it received on Westchester Toyota’s Facebook page. Let’s Play it Forward was the grand prize winner of $1,500. Let’s Play it Forward has grown from a small group of teenagers in Westchester. The members collect used sports equipment to donate to children in need. The next winner of $750 was Child Care Council of Westchester Inc. This charity cares deeply about the well-being and minds of children, families and the Westchester community. The members promote quality early care and education to assure healthy development. The last charity, WPYB White Plains Youth Bureau, was given a prize of $500. This group’s mission is to help youth grow into successful adults. WPYB White Plains Youth Bureau has developed immensely and now works with 2,000 young people each day with 50 different programs.
“The event is called ‘Give Back’ because that’s really all we want to do,” said Rich Prager, Westchester Toyota’s General Manager. He continued, “These charities selflessly give their time to help those in need in our community. That’s something worth recognition.”
Westchester Toyota is a full-service Toyota dealership located at 2167 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, New York. Westchester Toyota’s goal is to always give the best customer service and fulfill every customers need, whether it be in the sales or service department.
For more information, hours and directions, please visit http://www.WestchesterToyota.com.
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Congratulations to Let’s Play it Forward!
We’re excited to announce the winner of our 21st Give Back campaign, ran through our Facebook page, is Let’s Play it Forward.
Let’s Play it Forward was founded in February of 2012. Their mission is to help charitable youth organizations and individuals in need of gear necessary to play the sports they love. They collect gently used sporting goods at organized events and through donations.
With over 300 votes through our Facebook page, Let’s Play it Forward has earned a $1500 donation. Congratulations from all of us here at Westchester Toyota and thank you for everything you do to make Westchester County a better place to live.
Westchester Toyota will be hosting an event to present Let’s Play it Forward, as well as the Child Care Council of Westchester and the White Plains Youth Bureau with donations to help their causes.
We’re pleased to announce that our 22nd Give Back campaign will begin on Monday, where three more worthy organizations will count on fans to vote for them to be our next recipient of a donation of up to $1500.
Vote for your favorite charity now.
Hope’s Door NY, Hillside Food Outreach, WJCS Pass It On Kid’s Kloset.
With the completion of their 18th Give Back campaign, which ran through the dealership’s Facebook page, Westchester Toyota has donated a total of over $45,000, since the inception of their Give Back program, to needy Westchester organizations. Since beginning the Give Back Campaign in 2011 Westchester Toyota has partnered up with over 51 local Westchester County organizations in an effort to build a better Westchester.
Every 90 days Westchester Toyota selects 3 local non-profit organizations to participate in a campaign on Facebook. The participating non-profits then get their local advocates to vote for their specific organization on Facebook.
At the end of the 90 day cycle Westchester Toyota makes a $1500 donation to the organization that gets the most votes. In an effort to make sure every local non-profit wins when participating, Westchester Toyota also makes a $750 donation to the second place organization and $500 to the final participant.
On Friday, April 22nd at 12:30pm at Westchester Toyota’s showroom on 2167 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 we will present the worthy organizations that took part in our 18th Give Back Campaign. The organizations for this quarter were:
Grand Prize $1500 – Bridges to Community
Bridges to Community is committed to providing a meaningful cross-cultural service learning experience for our volunteers, and at the same time engaging in sustainable long-term community development projects that have lasting impact for some of the most impoverished people in the Western Hemisphere.
1st Runner Up $750 – Operation Prom
Operation PROM was originally established to help low-income students attend their Proms by providing free Prom dresses and tuxedo rentals. It has since expanded to include regular donations of clothing and school supplies to students who are sick, homeless or live in shelters and do not have family to assist them.
2nd Runner-Up $500 – ANDRUS
ANDRUS nurtures social and emotional well-being in children and their families by delivering a broad range of vital services and by providing research, training and innovative program models that promote standards of excellence for professional performance in and beyond our service community.
Rich Prager, Westchester Toyota’s General Manager had this to say about the dealership’s continued involvement in the program: “I’m excited about the success we’ve had with the Give Back campaign. As a family owned dealership we understand the importance of getting involved in the community and feel the Give Back Program gives us the opportunity to assist these deserving organizations that make Westchester a better place to live. We all look forward to keeping the tradition of Giving Back to the community for many years to come.
Mr. Prager further continued-“Anyone interested in helping us in the journey to build a better community can vote at www.Facebook.com/WestchesterToyota.”
Westchester Toyota is a full-service Toyota dealership and a member of the BRAM Auto Group. Throughout BRAM’s 45-year history as one of the largest family-owned groups of automotive dealerships nationally, they’ve always remembered their roots as a ‘mom and pop’ business and offer a variety of driver amenities, unique service discounts and quality customer service.
For more information, hours and directions, visit them online at www.WestchesterToyota.com
Join us as we build a better Westchester
Our 18th Give Back is in full effect and we’re happy to have three more worthy organizations join us in an effort to build a better Westchester. If you haven’t voted for the charity you feel is most deserving of a $1500 donation, visit our Facebook page today.
Who gets your vote? Bridges to Community, Andrus or Operation Prom?
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