The 2025 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award
We are honored to be nationally recognized by Subaru of America, Inc. for our dedication to our community, and the Subaru Love Promise.
The 2025 Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment Award recognizes elite Subaru retailer who provide an exceptional customer experience at every interaction with Subaru. These retailers have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to supporting passions and causes in their local communities in important areas such as environment, community, health, education, and pets.
Here at Subaru, we love our community as much as we love our vehicles and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of all of our customers and neighbors.
What is the Subaru Love Promise?
Subaru and our retailers believe in making the world a better place and the Subaru Love Promise is our vision of respecting all people. This is our commitment to show love and respect to our customers and to work to make a positive impact in the world.
How is Kocourek Subaru dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
Our We believe in being a positive force in something bigger. And it all starts right here in our community. Not just by our donations, but by our actions. That's why we stay true to our Love Promise Community Commitment by partnering with a wide variety of community nonprofits and charities. Every year, we join hands with our owners in the "Share the Love" event, giving back to our community-a community that's given so much to us. So, every day, we strive to ensure our love is felt not just by our customers, but by all in our community. We do this because we feel it is the right thing to do. We are proud to participate in the Love Promise Community Commitment. We're grateful, not only to be a part of our community, but to serve and support the causes and passions that are closest to our hearts, right here in our neighborhood. All of the organizations we support have one thing in common: the unwavering dedication to improve the world and the lives of its people.Love Promise can be seen in various partnerships with local charities and non-profits. We're grateful for the opportunity, not only to be a part of our community, but to serve it as well.
Humane Society of Marathon County
Rothschild Elementary
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central Wisconsi
Aspirus Cancer Center
Love Promise Stories from Kocourek Subaru
Subaru and Kocourek 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
Share the Love Donation to support local kids through the Kocourek Kids Foundation - Melissa D
We’re proud to share that the Kocourek Subaru Team raised $28,846 during the Subaru Share the Love Event — donated to the Kocourek Kids Foundation to support children right here in our Wausau community! The Kocourek Kids Foundation believes the best way to make a real impact is to start at the beginning—by investing in our youth. The future of North Central Wisconsin depends on the strength, spirit, and potential of its kids, and they're committed to fueling that future every step of the way.
Kocourek Subaru Teams Up to Support Local Community - Shellee B
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 Wausau, this is a harsh reality. Helping others strengthens communities, which is why Kocourek 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 Kocourek Subaru have helped nearly 900,000 children and adults in urgent need. On 02/10/2025, Kocourek Subaru donated 120 shoes/socks to The Salvation Army Wausau. 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.
Kocourek Subaru Blesses Local Blood Cancer Patients Once Again - Brenda K
What’s cuter than a 3-½-year-old leukemia survivor wrapped in a warm, cozy blanket he’s just been gifted? Not much! If you don’t believe us, see the photo! Local blood cancer survivor Emmett and his parents joined Kocourek Subaru team members to deliver blankets to Aspirus Cancer Care – Wausau on June 23rd. Kocourek Subaru has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for several years as their Subaru Loves to Care partner. In support of local blood cancer patients, they have once again donated 80 blankets to the patients of Aspirus Cancer Care – Wausau. The healthcare team who accepted the donation were grateful to be notified of this repeated donation and just as thrilled to have a special little hero join them. Emmett’s family was happy to share their experience as he was just finishing up his last week worth of steroids and has since completed his chemotherapy treatment. Hearing from Emmett’s family helps the other delivery attendees realize the impact they are making on cancer patients in their most challenging times. Thank you, Kocourek Subaru, for generously supporting local blood cancer patients with these blankets and words of encouragement! You are a gift to the Wausau community and beyond!
Igniting Young Minds: Kocourek Subaru Hosts 4th Annual NTC Nitro-X Camp - Melissa D
For the fourth year in a row, Kocourek Subaru is excited to host the students for the NTC Nitro-X Camp, a weeklong, hands-on experience designed to introduce middle school students to the world of automotive technology. Campers will learn the basics of car mechanics, build and customize their own Nitro vehicles, tour Kocourek dealerships, and cap off the week with an action-packed race day. Opportunities like Nitro-X Camp are made possible through strong community partnerships. A big thank you goes out to Kocourek Subaru for their continued support of this impactful program and their commitment to educational initiatives in the Wausau area.
Hike for a Cause: Kocourek Subaru Proudly Sponsors the Ice Age Trail Hike-A-Thon - Melissa D
Kocourek Subaru is proud to sponsor the upcoming Hike-A-Thon, a community event inviting friends, families, and outdoor enthusiasts to explore the scenic beauty of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Marathon County. More than just a hike, this event is about coming together to support a vital cause — raising funds to conserve, create, maintain, and promote this incredible natural resource. Every step taken helps ensure the Ice Age Trail remains a treasured part of our community for generations to come
Kocourek Subaru Supports The Neighbors’ Place with Generous Food Donation - Melissa D
The Subaru Parts Team recently rallied together to make a meaningful impact — by stuffing a Subaru full of food donations for The Neighbors’ Place in Wausau. Boxes of non-perishable food items were collected and delivered to help support local families in need. This generous contribution will go directly to residents in our community, providing much-needed nourishment and support during challenging times.
Subaru Loves the Earth - Melissa D
As part of the Subaru Loves the Earth initiative, Kocourek Subaru is proud to continue its commitment to sustainability by giving back to the community — one tree at a time. This year, the team handed out trees to local residents, helping to promote a greener future for Wausau and beyond. Whether planted in backyards, parks, or along neighborhood streets, each tree represents a step toward cleaner air, healthier ecosystems, and a more beautiful place to live.
Troop 439 Races into Action with Their Annual Pinewood Derby at Kocourek Subaru - Melissa D
Kocourek Subaru welcomed Cub Scout Pack 439 into their service department for an exciting day of racing at the 2025 Pinewood Derby! The event was filled with creativity, competition, and community spirit as Scouts showcased their handcrafted cars on the track. A big congratulations to all the participants for their hard work and sportsmanship. And a heartfelt thank-you to Kocourek Subaru for generously supporting this memorable event and helping create lasting memories for these young racers!
Thank You, Kocourek Crew, for Making Wausau Greener! - Melissa D
This past weekend, the team from Kocourek once again showed their commitment to our community by participating in the 2025 Ghidorzi Green + Clean event. Taking on Site 3 on Wausau’s North Side, the Kocourek Crew worked hard to collect and haul away multiple truck beds full of trash — leaving the area looking cleaner, greener, and better for everyone. A huge thank you to the entire Kocourek team for your time, energy, and dedication. Your efforts help make Wausau a better place for all of us. Here's to building an even stronger, cleaner community — together!
Kocourek Subaru Delivers A Truckload of Warmth to the Community Closet - Melissa D
Kocourek Subaru proudly donated a truckload of new socks, leggings, shirts, and more to the United Way of Marathon County. These essential, warm items will be distributed to those in need through their Community Closet.
