Backpacks to Smiles: CARSTAR Downsview celebrates successful school supply drive
North York, Ontario — On October 17, 2024, CARSTAR Downsview, owned by Mike Cherneta and Kapi Komera of MGM Group, celebrated the success of its “Backpacks to Smiles” campaign, which aimed to collect school supplies for underserved youth at the MLSE Launchpad. According to a recent press release about the charity campaign, CARSTAR Downsview initially […]
Bicycle Abundance: Fix Network Canada builds 45 bicycles for the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario — In a recent LinkedIn post, Fix Network Canada came together at the Fix Conference Formula for Success to build 45 bicycles for the Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa–all of which were eagerly claimed within 24 hours of the donation. Fix Network Canada said the donation brought joy to 45 deserving children. “We […]
Humane Help: Don-Mor Automotive Group and Don-Mor CARSTAR commit $200,000 to help complete London’s new Old Oak Animal Campus
London, Ontario — Don-Mor Automotive Group and Don-Mor CARSTAR have announced a commitment of up to $200,000 to help complete London, Ontario’s new Old Oak Animal Campus. Don-Mor Automotive Group and Don-Mor CARSTAR have further announced that the first $100,000 will be offered as a matching gift to help encourage the community to join in […]
Driving Difference: Dominic Prochilo invites industry members to donate to the Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, Ontario — Chief Operations Officer Domenic Prochilo, Simplicity Car Care is calling on the industry to help raise money for the Daily Bread Food Bank in the Toronto area. “My goal is to have 10,000 people contribute $3.33 each, this is not a hard thing to do,” said Prochilo. “I hope that by running […]
Collision Repair Contributions: Crash It Golf Committee selects Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids as 2024 charity
Calgary, Alberta — The Crash It Golf Committee has announced that this year’s charity that the company will support at its annual golf tournament is Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK). Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids is a non-profit organization that has worked for over 30 years to help provide food access to children in […]
Paying It Forward: Darryl and Brian Hemstreet, owners of CARSTAR Red Deer donate $5,000 to local autobody program
Red Deer, Alberta — Darryl and Brian Hemstreet, owners of CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South recently purchased a $5,000 grant for the Lindsay Thurber Autobody Program in the Red Deer community. The funding was specifically provided through the Grants Microgrant program. This program caters to evolving community organizations and aids organizations in […]
Helping Healthcare: Myers Automotive Group donates $2.5 million to Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario — Myers Automotive Group, which includes several CARSTAR Myers locations and several car dealerships in the Ottawa area, has recently donated $2.5 million to The Campaign to Create Tomorrow at the Ottawa Hospital. To date, this is Myers Automotive Group’s largest philanthropic donation, but the company has a long history of charitable contributions. […]
Fixing For Change : Fix Network donates $259,446 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada; achieves National Mission Partner status
Milton, Ontario – Fix Network Canada, leader in the automotive aftermarket industry has proudly announced its achievement of National Mission Partner status with Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC Canada). This specific designation is granted to organizations committing to an annual donation of $250,000, and a recent press release noted that Fix Network Canada not […]
