Ciocca In The Community
Proudly Supporting Our Community
Ciocca Automotive is passionate about more than just cars. We're also endlessly devoted to our community. We're proud to lend a helping hand and support whenever we can, and we value the positive relationships we've cultivated with neighboring businesses, charities, and customers.
Recent Community Involvement
Ciocca Community Highlights
September 2024
Ciocca Automotive Shines at Hunterdon County 4-H Fair
In addition to displaying impressive vehicles, the team engaged with attendees by handing out fun and stress-relieving Ciocca stress cows. The fair was a fantastic opportunity for Ciocca Automotive to connect with the community, share their passion for automotive excellence, and support local events. Thank you to everyone who visited the booth and made this year's fair a memorable experience!
August 2024
Ciocca Subaru of Allentown Supports Camp Smile
Ciocca Subaru of Allentown recently had the incredible opportunity to attend Camp Smile, a heartwarming one-week camp for children battling cancer. Organized by the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley and supported by Ciocca Subaru of Allentown's 2023 Share the Love initiative, Camp Smile offers these brave kids a week of joy and respite.
At this completely free camp, the children enjoyed a morning filled with arts and crafts, sports, and theater. After a delicious lunch, they were delighted by special guests & therapy dogs! The day concluded with a refreshing afternoon of swimming before their parents picked them up.
Seeing the smiles on these kids' faces was truly inspiring. A big thank you to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley for the invitation and to everyone who makes Camp Smile possible!
July 2024
Subaru Flemington Donation
Ciocca Subaru of Flemington, alongside Subaru of America, partnered with The Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation for the 2023 Subaru Share the Love® Event and received a generous donation of $16,335. During Subaru's sixteenth annual Share the Love Event, $250 was donated to the charity of each customer's choice for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased during the holiday season. Ciocca Subaru of Flemington proudly selected Hunterdon Health as a "Hometown Charity," allowing customers to support vital work in their local community. Thank you to all our customers for joining us in giving back and making a positive impact through your support.
June 2024
Best of Philly 2024
Ciocca Automotive is excited to share some exciting news with its esteemed customers. Ciocca is proud to announce its selection as a Philly Favorites Winner for 2024 by the esteemed Philadelphia Inquirer. Out of over 7,000 local businesses and organizations considered, Ciocca Automotive is honored to be recognized as a favorite among the community. The company extends its heartfelt thanks to its loyal customers for their ongoing support and appreciation. Without their unwavering dedication, this achievement would not have been possible.Ciocca Automotive expresses gratitude to all who have contributed to its success and looks forward to continuing to serve the community with excellence.
May 2024
Porsche Flemington Paint & Sip Event
Porsche Flemington recently hosted a Paint and Sip event at the store on April 17th. The event received a great reception and turnout. Attendees were painted a picture while sampling wine and getting a chance to check out the latest Porsche vehicles. The event was a fun night of food, drinks, and creativity while celebrating the latest in automotive excellence. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the event a great success.
April 2024
Ciocca Subaru of Flemington Visits Food Pantry
Last month, General Manager Mike Castor and Events Coordinator Stephanie Nieland went to The Flemington Area Food Pantry to drop off all the non-perishable food that was donated at the dealership. From mid-January through the end of February, 60 pounds of food was collected for The Flemington Area Food Pantry, they provide food and personal care items to people in Hunterdon County who are food insecure.
Thank you to all the customers who made generous donations!
March 2024
Richmond Corvette Club Visits Ciocca Corvette
Ciocca Corvette in Atlantic City had the pleasure of hosting members of the Richmond County Corvette Club. The group came down to spend some time reviewing the latest options, new colors for 2024 and checking out our Chevy Accessories. Ciocca Corvette set up a pop up accessories display showcasing some of the newest items from GM for the Stingray and Z06. The carbon fiber items and the C8R Car Cover were big hits with the group. The new for 2024 Artemis interior color was also well received. Thank you to the Richmond Corvette Club for visiting.
February 2024
Ciocca Subaru of Pleasantville Donates Coats
Through the Subaru Loves to Help initiative, Subaru and its retailers, like Ciocca Subaru of Pleasantville have helped more than 750,000 children and their families in urgent need. This year we're partnering with Operation Warm to continue supporting those in need by providing brand new coats they often go without. Brendan and Hunter from Ciocca Subaru of Pleasantville went to Avanzar, a premier social justice group in New Jersey, to donate over 100 coats to the children in their shelter located in Pleasantville, NJ. Visit Subaru.com/help to learn more about Subaru Loves to Help!
January 2024
2023 Toys for Tots Drive
All Ciocca Automotive locations participated in the annual Toys for Tots drive that benefits the Marine Corps Toys for Tots national initiative. This year the drive occurred between early November and concluded in mid December. The 2023 toy drive was expanded with the addition of new stores in Duncannon and Williamsport, with 42 stores now participating. Ciocca staff was on hand to photograph some of the pickups by local marines at the time of pickup.
December 2023
Ciocca Drives Away the Cold
Ciocca Automotive locations in various markets had the privilege of helping assist communities in need with new coats. Coat distribution events have taken place across the Ciocca Automotive network including the Lehigh Valley, Mercer County (Ewing, Princeton, Lawrenceville), Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Quakertown, and Souderton. For the past 4 years, Ciocca Automotive has stepped up to help solve clothing insecurity in the communities it does business. These coat distribution events began in 2019 at the Philadelphia Convention Center and have spread across the markets in which Ciocca Automotive operates. Last year, Ciocca Automotive donated $100,000 in support for the coat drive, accounting for an unprecedented 5,712 coats. Check out some photos from donation events held recently.
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November 2023
Recently, Ciocca Automotive presented a check for $200,000 to support the LaSalle LEAP program. This check presentation occurred during the Tuesday, November 14th LaSalle University basketball game. As part of the presentation, students part of the LEAP program were on hand to accept the check on behalf of the University.
La Salle's LEAP program allows students the opportunity to participate in dual enrollment, where they can begin earning college credits in their junior or senior year of high school and can earn up to 30 credits, before beginning college full-time. The program is offered by La Salle free of charge and is supported through philanthropic support, such as the donation made by Ciocca Automotive.
"It was such a thrill to be at LaSalle University and make this unprecedented donation for Ciocca Automotive. Growing up locally, the value of community support is highly important to myself and Ciocca Automotive as an organization. We are pleased to make a contribution that will make such an impact" says Founder and CEO, Gregg Ciocca.
November 2023
Ciocca Helps Drive Away the Cold
Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia had the privilege of launching the 16th Annual New Coat Program at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where they extended a warm welcome to students from the Philadelphia School District. Eric, Cole, Dylan, and Stephanie, dedicated members of the Ciocca team, generously contributed their time and energy to the New Coat Donation event. The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, which has already distributed more than 625,000 new coats, made this remarkable initiative possible, and Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia is elated to be part of this important cause. Watch out for upcoming coat donation days on the horizon. Their team is deeply appreciative of the opportunity to collaborate with this remarkable organization. Ciocca Automotive has been a proud contributor to this event since 2019. Last year, Ciocca Automotive donated $100,000 in support for the coat drive, accounting for an unprecedented 5,712 coats. The contributions are part of Ciocca Dealership's efforts to help solve the problem of clothing insecurity across the communities the company does business.
October 2023
Toys for Tots
Ciocca Corvette recently hosted its 20th annual Toys For Tots Corvette Caravan in Atlantic City on September 16th. This year's event saw participation from over 500 Corvette enthusiasts hailing from various parts of the northeast. The impressive lineup of Corvettes congregated at Farley Service Plaza, situated along the Atlantic City Expressway, before embarking on a 21-mile journey to Bader Air Field, located opposite the Ciocca Automotive Atlantic City campus. The result of this gathering was the collection of thousands of toys, marking a record-breaking turnout to support the commencement of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive. This heartwarming tradition dates back to the early 2000s when members of the CorvetteForum online community decided to share their good fortune, represented by their beloved Corvettes, with less fortunate children who deserved the joy of having their own toys. This event not only brings joy to the hearts of the children but also signifies the launch of the Toys for Tots campaign, which runs from October 1st through mid to late December each year. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us in Atlantic City to make this event a resounding success.
September 2023
Ciocca Automotive Donates $200,000 to La Salle University
Ciocca Automotive is pleased to announce a $200,000 donation to the La Salle University LEAP (La Salle's Early Achievement Program) The donation is one of the largest ever received by La Salle for this program. "Growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, the importance of community was ingrained in me from an early age. It's a value that's been at the heart of the Ciocca Automotive as we expanded throughout PA and NJ. We've always believed in the principle of giving back and supporting causes that genuinely make a difference." Said Founder and CEO of Ciocca Automotive, Gregg Ciocca.
"When Mr. John Fries introduced me to the LEAP program at LaSalle, I was immediately struck by the impact it could have on young lives. Here is an initiative offering high school students a head start, allowing them to experience college-level courses and earn credits without the financial burden. It resonated deeply with our family's belief in education as a cornerstone for individual and community growth."
La Salle's LEAP program allows students the opportunity to participate in dual enrollment, where they can begin earning college credits in their junior or senior year of highschool and can earn up to 30 credits, before beginning college full time. The program is offered by La Salle free of charge and is supported through philanthropic support, such as the donation made by Ciocca Automotive.
August 2023
Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia Pet Adoption Event
Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia recently joined forces with Philly Paws to host a pet adoption event! On Saturday, July 15th, the dealership opened its doors to Beverly and eight adorable kittens, all seeking their forever homes. Thanks to the incredible support of our community, Beverly and two of the kittens found their loving families by the end of the day! If you're considering adding a new fur baby to your family, we encourage you to visit www.phillypaws.org.
July 2023
Ciocca Donates CPR Kits
Under the Share the Love collaboration between Ciocca Subaru and the American Heart Association, we have embarked on a mission to donate CPR kits across the Lehigh Valley. Recently, the Ciocca team had the privilege of visiting the Cetronia Ambulance Corps during their children's event held in honor of National EMS Week. Amidst the festivities, which included food trucks and face painting, the dedicated staff of the Cetronia Ambulance Corps provided CPR training and distributed the generously donated CPR kits to anyone interested. The initial delivery was made to the Lehigh Valley Road Runners, where Chris Greb, the Executive Director of the Macungie Ambulance Corp, utilized these kits to conduct CPR training for the members of the running club.
June 2023
Run for Woods
Thank you to everyone who came out to the 9th Annual Run for Woods. Over $257,000 was raised for Woods Services. For more than 100 years, Woods has been improving the lives of more than 600 children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex behavioral and medical needs. With your help, Woods can continue to provide their exceptional range of services and positively impact the lives of those in need. Learn more at Woods.org.
May 2023
Subaru of Philadelphia Continues to Support PAWS
Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia and Subaru of America partnered with the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), for the 2022 Subaru Share the Love Event, and last month we presented a donation of $47,016.
As part of Subaru's fifteenth annual Subaru Share the Love Event, $250 was donated to the charity of the customer's choice for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased during the holidays. Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia selected the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) as the "Hometown Charity," giving customers the opportunity to dedicate their donation to supporting work in their local community.
Thank you to all our customers for helping us give back.
April 2023
Ciocca Subaru of Allentown Food Drive
Ciocca Subaru of Allentown answered the call to action and hosted a food drive during the month of March.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), a federally funded nutrition program created during the pandemic, has ended. Leaving millions of Americans across the country and in the Lehigh Valley without a monthly stipend for food. With this program ending and food prices soaring, families will rely on food banks to fill the gap between what they can afford and what they need, placing new, unprecedented demand on area locations.
Due to this community challenge, and to help eliminate food insecurity, Ciocca Subaru of Allentown encouraged customers to donate non-perishable food items to help support the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank. Thank you to all customers who helped eliminate community food insecurity during the month of March.
March 2023
Ciocca Subaru Locations Help Area Homeless Shelters
Socks are one of the most requested items by homeless shelters, providing those experiencing homelessness with a necessity they often go without. In February, Ciocca Subaru of Allentown, Ciocca Subaru of Ewing, Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia, and Ciocca Subaru of Pleasantville hosted sock drives to benefit local homeless shelters as a part of Subaru Loves to Help initiative. Below is the list of homeless shelters receiving the donated socks as well as a picture of our Subaru Philadelphia Staff sporting the socks!
Ciocca Subaru of Allentown: Valley Youth House
Ciocca Subaru of Ewing: Rescue Mission of Trenton
Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia: Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Ciocca Subaru of Pleasantville: Covenant House New Jersey
February 2023
Ciocca Corvette Helps Deliver Final Wish
Late in the month of January, the General Manager at Ciocca Corvette received a voicemail from a devastated young woman who had just been told that her father had only a few weeks to live. Her father's plan upon retirement had always been to purchase a brand new, Torch Red Corvette. Knowing that plan had changed due to his diagnosis, he told his daughter that his dying wish was to sit in a C8.
The following Wednesday, Curt and his family came to Atlantic City, where he got to experience being driven on the AC Expressway, top-down, in a brand new, Torch Red, C8 Corvette. We are honored to have been part of such a special moment of joy during a challenging time.
We are deeply saddened to hear that only two days later, on Friday 1/20, Curt had passed away after his battle with cancer.
A GoFundMe page is raising funds to support his family with the medical bills and the expenses to come, to which we have pledged $2,500. We are hopeful the Corvette Community will consider donating in support of Curt's Family as well.
Rest In Peace Curt Dawicki.
Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia Grand Opening Fund Raiser
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia's Grand Opening last week! We were able to raise $15,590 for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia through a Silent Auction, and a $250 donation from every new car sold over the weekend at the dealership! Thank you to everyone who has supported and visited the store since opening! If you haven't had a chance yet- stop by and check out our new building!
Ciocca partners with LLS for Light the Night Walk
Ciocca Automotive donated $50,000 and served as corporate sponsor of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk at Allentown's Grange Park on Oct. 16. Ciocca employees and partners raised an additional $7,000 between the walk and happy hour raffle and auction held two weeks earlier at Jack Slice at Allentown Municipal Golf Course.
Ciocca Subaru Shares The Love
Ciocca Subaru of Philadelphia was thrilled to present their first two Share the Love checks to their partners, PAWS & Philabundance. November through January for every new car sold, customers had the choice of which charity that $250 was donated to, in addition to $25 that was donated to both PAWS and Philabundance! Over $74,000 was raised for these Share the Love partners! We can't wait to continue supporting our community and these great organizations!
Subaru Loves Pets Event held in Allentown
Ciocca Subaru of Allentown held its annual Subaru Loves Pets Event at the dealership on Oct. 2. Local shelters Last Chance Ranch, Paws 2 Freedom and Harnessed To Hope Northern Breed Rescue were on hand with various animals eligible for adoption. The dealership was also collecting pet food and toys to provide to animals in need.
Learn More About How Ciocca Supports The Community
The Ciocca family continues to grow and we are proud to support so many amazing charities and organizations across southern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Corvette Caravan collects for Toys For Tots
Ciocca Corvette hosted the 17th annual Toys For Tots Corvette Caravan in Atlantic City on Sept. 18. This year the caravan consisted of more than 500 Corvette owners from across the northeast, all of whom bring toys for the Marine Corps Toys For Tots drive. Thousands of toys were collected this year after the event was cancelled last year due to Covid.
Ciocca Donates $51,000 to Susquehanna Health
In June, Ciocca Automotive and Ciocca Toyota donated $51,048 to Susquehanna Health Foundation in to provide hair-loss prevention to cancer patients. Ciocca was the lead donor among community members and businesses for the project, which will benefit patients at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport. The donation will provide cooling caps to patients at no cost; these caps are an innovative new technology that provide targeted cooling that narrows the blood vessels of the scalp reducing the likelihood of hair loss.
Ciocca Subaru Presents Checks for Share the Love
On Sept. 9, Ciocca Subaru presented two checks to local charities as part of Subaru's Share the Love Event. This year, Ciocca Subaru gave $39,385 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Eastern PA Chapter and gave $59,915 to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of Lehigh Valley. Ciocca Subaru and Ciocca Automotive are proud to support these tremendous charities.
Ciocca Automotive Helps Driving Away the Cold
Ciocca Automotive was on hand at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Oct. 8 to help deliver new coats to children in need as part of the Driving Away the Cold campaign, an initiative of the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation. This year Ciocca Automotive contributed more than 1,000 new coats, which are distributed to less fortunate children in the greater Philadelphia area. Ciocca's Quakertown and Souderton locations helped deliver coats to the YMCA of Bucks County, while Ciocca Chevrolet of West Chester helped deliver to the Chester County Family Academy.
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