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Berlin City Auto Group Donates $49,217 to Local Schools & Organizations Through the Keep Driving Foundation

Berlin City Auto Group Donates $49,217 to Local Schools & Organizations Through the Keep Driving Foundation

March 5th, 2024

A group photo of adults and children holding a giant money check for $2,500 from the Keep Driving Foundation

Berlin City Auto Group is proud to announce its 2023 grant donation of $49,217 awarded through its supporting partnership with the Keep Driving Foundation. The Keep Driving Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization continues the long history of its flagship program, Drive for Education, remaining steadfast in its commitment to build a stronger, more equitable future together. Congratulations to the following grant recipients.

MAINE – $28,107
An Angel’s Wing Inc.
Edgecomb Elementary School
Greene Central School
Chelsea Elementary / Middle School
Locker Project
Wild Seed Project
RSU 10
SHAREcenter
An Angel’s Wing Inc.
NEW HAMPSHIRE – $28,107
Edward Fenn Elementary School
Gundalow Company
Josiah Bartlett Elementary School
Kenneth A Brett School Music Department
Mount Washington Observatory
SAU #58 at Groveton High School
Stark Village School
White Mountains Regional School District
VERMONT – $6,200
Chamberlin School
Guilford Central School
Bellow Free Academy
Rick Marcotte Central School
Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative | River Valley

“This truly is one of our favorite days of the year. We are so excited to be able present each grant recipient their check and hear about the impact these funds will have on their organization. Seeing the smiles on their faces is something we look forward to every year and reminds us why we love what we do here at Berlin City. We are stronger when we work together as a community and we are honored to be able to do our part to give back,” said Yegor Malinovskii, President of Berlin City Auto Group.

Since 2011, Berlin City Auto Group’ flagship program has successfully donated over $1 million to support local initiatives and organizations, marking a significant achievement in its commitment to our local communities.

“Achieving the milestone of $1 million in donations is not just a number; it represents countless stories of transformation, resilience, and hope,” said Dawn Skeen, President of the Keep Driving Foundation. “We are immensely grateful to our partners, associates, and community members who have been instrumental in helping us reach this remarkable point in our journey.”

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Through the Keep Driving Foundation, Berlin City Auto Group Donates $40,400 to Local Schools and Community Partners

Through the Keep Driving Foundation, Berlin City Auto Group Donates $40,400 to Local Schools and Community Partners

January 30th, 2023

The Keep Driving Foundation is proud to announce the latest recipients of their education and community-based grant program. The newly established Keep Driving Foundation is a non-profit organization that will further the mission of the flagship program, Drive for Education, to do even more to give back and support the local community. The $40,400 awarded this month will further contribute to the growing total amount donated to local schools since the program's inception in 2011.

Last week Berlin City hosted events in Portland, Maine and Gorham to present grant recipients with their grants on behalf of The Keep Driving Foundation. “We were thrilled to host students, teachers and community representatives in our dealerships to present these grants,” said Yegor Malinovskii, Berlin City Market President.

“It has been three years since we’ve been able to do this in person. Seeing all those smiling faces and knowing we had a part in making that happen is truly a highlight of the year for everyone at Berlin City. We are grateful to be part of a company that believes in giving back and making a difference in the communities we serve.”

Below is a complete list of the 23 local schools and community organizations selected to receive grants. The funds provided will support educational field trips, new books, emerging technology, art and science supplies and unique educational engagement programs.

MAINE - $20,500

  • Whitefield Elementary
  • Lyseth Elementary
  • South Portland Food Cupboard
  • HC Reiche Community School
  • Sanford Pride Elementary
  • Breath Day Treatment Program
  • Gue E. Rowe Elementary
  • Lyseth Elementary
  • Cape Elizabeth Middle School
  • Westbrook Middle School
  • Morse High School

NEW HAMPSHIRE -  $13,100

  • Josiah Bartlett Elementary
  • SAU 36 District
  • Stewartstown Community School
  • Groveton Hight School

VERMONT - $6,370

  • Colchester Middle School
  • Bellows Free Academy
  • JJ Flynn School
  • Neshobe Elementary
  • The Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative
  • Waits River Valley School
  • Newbury Elementary School

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Through the Keep Driving Foundation, Berlin City Auto Group Donates a 9-Passenger Van to New Hampshire Foster Family

Through the Keep Driving Foundation, Berlin City Auto Group Donates a 9-Passenger Van to New Hampshire Foster Family

January 16th, 2023

Vehicle Giveaway

A NH Family started out the New Year with a new vehicle from Berlin City Auto Group. On Wednesday, January 4th the Keep Driving Foundation donated a nine person transit van to a New Hampshire foster family through their partnership with Berlin City Auto Group. The gift came just in time for the family of eight to be able to drive together in one vehicle to the courthouse to finalize the adoption of one of the four foster children in their care.

Jody and her husband Brian began fostering in 2019 after hearing about the negative impact the opioid epidemic was having on the foster care system. They have two children of their own and were fostering four additional children when The Keep Driving Foundation heard about their story.

“When we began our fostering journey, we had decided as a family to limit the children in our home to five. This was primarily because we have a seven passenger car,” said Jodi. “When we recently realized that one of our pre-adoptive children’s siblings needed a home, we struggled with what to do. We had the time and love to give, but we didn’t have a vehicle that would transport all of us if we took another child.”

The family decided to take in the child but struggled with having to take two cars anywhere they went as a family.

“When we heard the story of this incredible family keeping foster siblings together in the same home, we immediately went to work sourcing a reliable vehicle to donate to them.” said Yegor Malinovskii, President of Berlin City Auto Group. “Giving back to children and families in need is at the core of everything we do as a company, and we are so honored to have been able to help this family.”

“We are overwhelmed and humbled by Berlin City and the Keep Driving Foundation’s kindness and generosity. They have made this dream of ours a reality and for the first time as a family we got to take a ride of profound significance in one car. We will be forever grateful,"said Jodi.

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