Johnstons Subaru are honored to receive the 2026 Subaru Love Promise HEART Award.
In recognition of our commitment to our customers and community.
We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to living the Subaru Love Promise.
The 2026 Subaru Love Promise HEART Award recognizes Subaru retailers who use the principles of HEART: Honesty, Empathy, Appreciation, and Respect to earn your Trust.
We have been recognized for providing exemplary customer service and staying committed to our community.
Here at Johnstons Subaru, we love making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers, employees, and neighbors. We thank you for your support.
What is the Subaru Love Promise®?
The Subaru Love Promise® is our vision to show love and respect to all people at every interaction with Subaru. Subaru and our retailers believe every day gives us an opportunity to positively impact the world around us - by how we support each other, our customers, and our community. Together, we are committed to making the world a better place. The Love Promise is what makes Subaru More Than a Car Company® and a Subaru retailer More Than a Car Dealer®. It sets a standard that we are committed to living every day.
What is the Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment?
At Johnstons Subaru, we believe in being a positive force in our community, not just with donations, but with actions that set an example for others to follow. We aim to make the world a better place through several key initiatives that help support and protect people, pets, and our planet:
How is Johnstons Subaru dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
Johnstons Subaru understands the importance of corporate responsibility and the positive impact it has on people, the environment and the communities we live in. With that social responsibility in mind, we try to 'Pay it Forward' in many ways. From car meets to golf tournaments, fundraising to sponsoring; Johnstons Subaru takes a pro-active approach to helping make our community a better place for everyone!
Precious Paws, ASPCA, Middletown NY Humane Society
Mohonk Preserve
Boys & Girls Club of Walkill, Big Brothers & Big Sisters
RECAP, JFS Kids Connect Program, Jewish Family Services
The Brittany Miller Foundation, The Allyson Whitney Foundation
Love Promise Stories from Johnstons Subaru
Subaru and Johnstons Subaru believe in making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. We uphold that belief through our Love Promise Community Commitment. Every month, we select inspiring stories from customers and partners from around our area who strive to support our collective commitment and feature them here
Fly-In / Drive-In Aviation Event - Christopher L
Not only does Johnstons sell cars and customer service but they also help out the Aviation Family by donating all the food for our local aviation event. Without Johnstons this event would be much harder to put on. Thank you Johnstons and your team again for your continued support!!
Music for Humanity and the Subaru Share the Love Event - Barry A
MusicForHumanity.org was honored to be selected as the 2025 "Hometown Charity" by Johnstons Subaru in Middletown New York for the annual Subaru Share the Love Event. Our mission, which began in 2005, is to support the future of humanity by supporting music education. We've done that by giving over $200,000 in music scholarships, over $35,000 in new instruments for local school districts in the Hudson Valley and more; please visit our website. In May 2026 we were truly grateful when Johnstons Subaru owner Steve Jardine and GM Christopher Lee presented us with a $22,450 donation, the largest one we've received since we began in 2005. It was truly an honor to partner with both Johnstons Subaru and Subaru of America to help create a better world. It's fantastic to see the corporate world give back to their communities on this level. Subaru, truly leads the way. This donation will help us continue the mission of spreading more music because we know that "More Music Means a Better World for All of Us." We'll be celebrating our 21st Anniversary with a special event on Sunday October 25, 2026 in Warwick NY. Details TBA soon on our website. The event will be similar to the 20th Anniversary Celebration video shared here. On a personal note, I've been driving a Subaru Outback for almost 40 years. I'm on my 6th or 7th version. The latest, an Outback XT, is the best I've ever owned. And a special shoutout to the service department at Johnstons Subaru, which is nothing less than outstanding. They've kept me safely on the road for many, many decades. Sincerely, Barry Adelman Co-Founder and Executive Director https://musicforhumanity.org/
Locally Owned and giving back - Pam Y
Johnstons Subaru delivered their annual donation of supplies to the Spagnoli Family Cancer Center at the Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY. The Johnstons Subaru family receives some of their own healthcare at Garnet Health so this donation is not just generous it's personal. Thanks you Johnstons Subaru!
It's Not Just a Car, It's a Lifestyle - Suki M
I am writing to share my positive experience with Johnston's Subaru. As a fellow car enthusiast, it is not often that you find a dealership that welcomes everyone with open arms. Johnston's Subaru has been fantastic, providing an open and free space where all car enthusiasts, not just Subaru owners, can gather. They have also allowed us to join in on the fun by helping to collect donations for the local animal shelter. Their generosity and welcoming attitude to everyone are truly commendable.
Pets Alive sends a huge thank you to Johnstons Subaru! - Jeanne Marie L
Pets Alive cannot thank Johnstons Subaru enough for hosting us again in their Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Event! Pets Alive is a no-kill animal rescue located in Middletown NY. Our shelter welcomes dogs, cats and farm animals. We are so grateful for the ongoing support of Johnstons Subaru through this event, donations of food, toys and supplies for the animals, and supplying us with adoption kits. Thank you Michelle, Chris and the entire Subaru team from all of us at Pets Alive!
Comfort in the Infusion Center - Pam Y
Johnstons Subaru owner, Steve Jardine and his GM Christopher Lee delivered two Subaru's worth of fuzzy blankets. Minutes after the attached photo was taken a patient being infused reached for the blanket and hugged it with her eyes shut blissfully. It was a moment of comfort in a cold room of ill patients.
PilotFun101 Fly-In / Drive-In Event - Christopher L
Johnstons Subaru has donated all the food for our local event for the past 4 years. We are so grateful to have such a great partnership with Johnstons. This event brings in hundreds of people who either fly in or drive in. Thank You again Johnstons Subaru!
Serving Our Community Since 1982 - Robin M
You'd think that no one should be in need in the greatest country in the world! But the number of unemployed or under-employed people continues to increase. The Montgomery Food Pantry has served our community with dignity for more than 40 years by providing nutritious food to those in need – foods like meat, milk, eggs, bread, fruits and vegetables. We also provide baby food & diapers, personal hygiene items and pet food whenever possible. While supply issues and price increases continue to challenge us, funding our efforts is one thing we rarely have to be concerned with. The generous donations we have received from Subaru’s Share the Love program and the incredible support of Steve Jardine and his dealership Johnston’s Subaru allow us to continue to provide for our community and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts!
A Lifesaving Partnership: Johnston’s Subaru and Montgomery EMS - Sylvie R
The Town of Montgomery EMS is beyond grateful to Steve Jardine and Johnston's Subaru for their incredible generosity and unwavering support. Over the past three years, they’ve donated more than $69,000 through Subaru’s Share the Love event — directly fueling our mission to deliver lifesaving care 24/7 across 51 square miles, including Walden, Maybrook, and Montgomery. With over 3,000 emergency calls a year, plus coverage at school sports and community events, our team is always ready to serve — and thanks to Johnston's Subaru, we’re better equipped than ever. At Town of Montgomery EMS, our goal is simple: to be the best thing that happened on your worst day. Johnston’s Subaru makes that possible — and we’re proud to call them family. Many of us drive Subarus with pride. Because it’s more than a car — it’s a symbol of care, compassion, and community. The gratitude we feel? Immeasurable.
Johnstons Subaru Teams Up to Support Local Community - Karen D
Imagine going without a coat, shoes, or even socks. For millions of children and adults experiencing homelessness and other urgent need situations across the country, even here in Middletown, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Johnstons Subaru is partnering with Operation Warm®, a national nonprofit focused on connecting children with the resources they need to thrive. Through this partnership and other Subaru Loves to Help® efforts, Subaru and retailers like Johnstons Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 01/17/2025, Johnstons Subaru donated 120 coats to YMCA of Middletown. These essential items not only help keep children protected, warm, and dry, it can have a significant impact on a child's mental and emotional well-being.
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