Community Involvement | Maple Ridge Hyundai

Community Involvement

In December 2017 John and Trina Kot wanted to try a different approach to their traditional way of donating around the Christmas season and launched their first "Pay it Forward" Campaign. A campaign that allows for employee involvement. "Pay it Forward" provides $500 to each employee to donate to a cause or charity of their choice! Kot Auto Group believes it is important to support the local community and they want to share as well as inspire their employees to do the same. With Kot Auto Groups dealers all over B.C this means over $60,000 donated to various charities that are near and dear to our employees. Some of these causes and charities have been very impactful to the employees and what has truly inspired John and Trina Kot, to continue the campaign for future years.

In addition to the $25,000 donated to the expansion of the school, Kelowna Hyundai is excited to participate in the 2nd annual Josh Gorges 4 on 4 Street Hockey Tournament this August. The Hyundai Hawks placed 2nd overall in the tournament last year, and contributed as the title sponsor of the event. The event contributed to $57,000 in donations towards the expansion of St. Joseph Elementary School.

Kot Auto Group had the honor of being the hole in one sponsor for the RCMP Honor House annual golf tournament. The RCMP Honor House helps support retired RCMP officers and veterans transition to a life after duty. We look forward to participating in the annual tournament for years to come.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation is one of Canada's largest and most effective health charities.The Foundation's health promotion and advocacy programs across the country are saving lives every day. Working together, our employees, volunteers, donors and world-class researchers have made the Heart and StrokeFoundation what we are today: Canada's most widely recognized and trusted authority on cardiovascular health. Our mission is to create healthy lives free of heart disease and stroke. Together, we will make it happen.

For 23 years, people across BC and the Yukon have proudly displayed their pin or button at work or school and worn their jeans to help support this fun event. Together, we raise more than $1 million each year in support of BC Children's Hospital Foundation's Excellence in Child Health Fund.

Tim Horton's Camp Day provides the adventure of a lifetime for children who would otherwise not have the opportunity to go to camp. In 2014, The Tim Horton Children's Foundation raised $11.8 million dollars, and sent 17,000 children to camp.

Created to support the BC Children's Hospital Foundation, Jeans Day allows schools and workplaces to have a fun break from the ordinary dress code or uniform. In 2014, the 24th annual Jeans Day raised $1,200,480 for BC kids! To learn more about this great cause, visit: https://www.bcchf.ca

Kin Canada was founded by Hal Rogers on February 20, 1920. Our clubs serve their community's greatest needs through hosting and sponsoring events and community service projects. Since its founding, Kin, Kinsmen and Kinette clubs across Canada have contributed more than $1 billion to Canadian communities and disaster relief programs beyond our borders.

The Annual Fathers Day Car Show raises money for charity from the participant fees, the corporate sponsors, T-shirt sales and the silent auction. As well as sales of hotdog, pop, and water from the Boyd CarBQ. Additionally, whenever a vehicle is repaired at Boyd's a portion of the bill goes towards the charity of choice through the Boyd Community Rewards program.

November 2019 the team at Kot Auto Group came together and wanted to launch a campaign that was based around effort and time rather than a monetary donation. There is simplicity in opening one's wallet to help the community but true value comes from donating your time. From request of the employees, Kot Auto Group launched their first "Kot Coat Drive". Each dealership collected coats for the entire month of November. Employees ransacked their closets and asked friends and family members for donations. They even had a response from customers who brought coats in when they came in to purchase or have a service done on their vehicles.

In June 2014, Maple Ridge Hyundai pledged to donate $10,000 a year to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation. A nonprofit charity dedicated to aiding Ridge Meadows Hospital, Baillie House, McKenney Creek Hospice, Gardenview Pavillion, Home and Community Care, Health Promotion and Prevention, as well as Mental Health and Addiction Service.

Every year Maple Ridge Hyundai participates in Operation 100. The goal is to sell 100 vehicles in the month of May and $100 from each vehicle sold goes towards the donation to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation totaling $10,000 by the end of the month.

Maple Ridge Hyundai provides $3,000 in scholarships every year to 3 secondary schools in the local area of Maple Ridge, helping many Grade 12 graduates find the finances to further their post-secondary education.

Every year, every customer that purchases a vehicle in the month of June has the opportunity to win $10,000 cash. Maple Ridge Hyundai loves to give back to their customers. We look forward to inviting everyone who entered the draw for a night of entertainment, great food, and excitement! At the end of the night, we do a draw for many prizes but most importantly the grand prize!

The Rotary Club of Haney has supported such worthwhile endeavors as purchasing important equipment for the Ridge Meadows Hospital, and contributing to the North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association. Rotary is a worldwide organization that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards, and helps build good will and peace in the world.

The mission of The Royal Canadian Legion is "to serve veterans and their dependents, to promote Remembrance, and to act in the service of Canada and its communities." In essence, the purposes and objects of the Legion were born of the need to further the spirit of comradeship and mutual assistance among all who have served and never to forget the deeds of the fallen.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation is one of Canada's largest and most effective health charities.The Foundation's health promotion and advocacy programs across the country are saving lives every day. Working together, our employees, volunteers, donors and world-class researchers have made the Heart and Stroke Foundation what we are today: Canada's most widely recognized and trusted authority on cardiovascular health. Our mission is to create healthy lives free of heart disease and stroke. Together, we will make it happen.

Kidsave works to create change so older forgotten orphanage and foster kids grow up in families and connected to caring adults.

Operation 100 is an annual campaign we take great pride in to help support our community. $100 from every vehicle purchase is set aside for the month with a goal of raising $10,000 for a local charity. Over the years we have been able to give back to some amazing causes thanks to our customers who help us reach our goals every year.

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