During the Subaru Share the Love Event, Subaru of Pembroke Pines donated over $89,000 to two hometown charities, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and the Humane Society of Broward County. For every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased from Nov. 16, 2023, to Jan. 2, 2024, Subaru donated $300 to a hometown charity of the customer’s choosing.
Each year, Craig Zinn, president and CEO of Craig Zinn Automotive Group, generously matches the campaign’s funds raised. In the current year, Subaru of Pembroke Pines collected $58,433 for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and $30,850 for the Humane Society of Broward County.
Zinn presented the donations to the recipients at a recent check presentation ceremony hosted at Subaru of Pembroke Pines. Joining him were executives from the Craig Zinn Automotive Group, including Vice President and COO Tony Stampone, Corporate Sales Executive Zachary Zinn, Executive Vice President and Group General Manager Patrick Nasto, Vice President of Corporate Affairs Marc Adler and Subaru of Pembroke General Manager Duane Massa.
At the event, Memorial Healthcare System was represented by President and CEO Scott Wester, Senior Vice President and President of Foundations Kevin Janser, Director of Physician Practices at Memorial Physicians Group Babette Kosar, and Senior Director of External Affairs for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Jessica Usina. Vice President and Chief Development Officer Kathy Tricomi and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Christy Gumberg also represented the Humane Society of Broward County.
The funds will support a wide range of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital services. The hospital recently expanded its Hollywood location from four to eight floors and established an animal-assisted therapy endowment. Zinn will initially cover the program’s needs and work towards building a $500,000 endowment to generate income from interest and fund the program indefinitely. This endowment will provide essential funding to acquire an extra therapy dog for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and cover the additional costs associated with having another handler on staff.
The funds raised for the Humane Society of Broward County will help to fund various initiatives, such as clinics, behavior training, shelter services, and other programs aimed at promoting animal welfare across South Florida. The goal is to find loving forever homes for our furry friends.
“Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and the Humane Society of Broward County are pillars of strength in our community,” Zinn says. “It’s a true privilege to continue our partnership with these extraordinary organizations and continue to support their crucial efforts through the Subaru Share the Love Event.”
Subaru of Pembroke Pines has contributed to the Subaru Share the Love program, donating over $1.6 million to the local community. They actively support various local initiatives and have contributed more than $1.1 million to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital since 2018. Additionally, they have donated over $81,700 to the Humane Society of Broward County since the 2021 Children Subaru Share the Love Event.
Subaru of Pembroke Pines upholds The Subaru Love Promise by making tangible commitments to the community through philanthropic endeavors. Beyond monetary contributions, the dealership engages in year-long initiatives that significantly impact various community organizations, charities, and causes.
Photo caption: Babette Ferre- Kosar, Scott Wester, Craig Zinn, Zachary Zinn, Kevin Janser and Duane Massa.
