Lexus of Stevens Creek Partners with Recycling4Smiles

Interview with Sonali Ranaweera: www.youtube.com/watch?v=shce5DdQENs&feature=youtu.be

Community Relations Manager Jessica Fragoso profiles 14 year-old Sonali Ranaweera, founder of Recycling4Smiles. Sonali collects recyclables for cash and donates the funds to non-profit organizations helping children in need receive dental care. She has currently partnered with the Foundation of Goodness and helps kids in Sri Lanka.

"I just like the feeling that you know you're making a difference," says Sonali. "Some of children, they don't even know about dental care because it's not very common there."

Since Recycling4Smiles was founded, Sonali has recycled more than 35,000 lbs of bottles and cans and has raised more than $31,000!

Trinity CHANGE Provides Job Opportunities For Caregivers

The non-profit organization Trinity CHANGE hosted a job fair for caregivers offering opportunities to work with those with disabilities. The event was held Wednesday morning in the Breezeway at Lexus of Stevens Creek. 

"We serve the needs of people with disabilities who live in their own homes in the community, so we're looking for people who want to be companions and teachers and walk beside these people to help them live normal lives," says Kim Dodd, Executive Director of Trinity CHANGE.

The non-profit groups Hope Services, Greater Opportunities, Life Services Alternatives, Jay Nolan Community Services and Pritchett's Living Services also participated in the event, and folks were coming in throughout the morning speaking with the providers and learning more about these wonderful job opportunities.

Thousands Celebrate Veterans Day at Parade in Downtown San Jose

Local Veterans were honored today during the 96th Veterans Day Parade in San Jose. Thousands lined the streets to salute and celebrate our brave men and women who served or are currently serving our country. It's one of the largest Veterans Day parades in Northern California.

Lexus of Stevens Creek was proud to partner with the American GI Forum and drive World War II Veteran Alvaro Alvarado, Korean War Veteran Juan Jaramillo and Vietnam War Veteran Larry Garcia down the mile-long route through downtown. The parade stepped off at noon and traveled from Santa Clara to Market Street and ended on San Carlos Street. There was also a special ceremony at Plaza de Cesar Chavez.

Annual Christmas For Kids Toy Drive Kicks Off!

Lexus of Stevens Creek kicked off the annual Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, November 1st in support of Santa Clara Rotary's Christmas for Kids. Throughout the months of November and December, Lexus guests who donate new, unwrapped toys at the Lexus of Stevens Creek Service Center, located at 300 Martin Ave. in Santa Clara, will also receive 10% off their service bill.

The Santa Clara Rotary will host Christmas for Kids at Lexus of Stevens Creek on Thursday, Dec. 11th. The program brings holiday cheer to more than 150 underprivileged children by providing warm coats and gifts. The children will also enjoy lunch, face painting, arts and crafts and of course, a photo with the big man himself, Santa Claus! 

Thousands of Cans Collected During Second Harvest Food Drive

Thank you to all of our generous Lexus guests who made our annual Second Harvest Food Drive a success! We had six red bins full of cans and other food items that were donated to help feed the hungry. During our exclusive RC F launch event at Lexus of Stevens Creek, more than 400 cans were collected in one day!

For the months of September and October, Lexus of Stevens Creek teamed up once again with Second Harvest Food Bank. The goal was to collect 4,000 lbs of food, which equals a Lexus RX! Last year, Lexus guests donated 1,273 pounds of food which created 979 meals. We are waiting on this year's final count and hope to have the final number soon. Thank you again for helping to make a difference in our community.

Employees Grow Moustache & Support Movember!

This month, Lexus of Stevens Creek employees are participating in Movember! Mo Bros take action by changing their appearance by growing a moustache for the 30 days of Movember, to spark conversation and raise funds in support of men's health.

The Movember Foundation is the leading global organization committed to changing the face of men’s health. The Movember community has raised $559 million to date and funded over 800 programs in 21 countries. This work is saving and improving the lives of men affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health problems. 

Lexus of Stevens Creek Shuttle Driver Chet Mielcarz shares his story about overcoming prostate cancer and why he supports Movember. Chet has had a moustache since 1970 but has shaved it off and will grow a new one in support of the cause. Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XJbbLVVCLU&feature=youtu.be to hear Chet's story.

After more than 40 years of having the same mustache, Sales Manager Rich Sorrentino has also shaved his moustache and is supporting Movember! Please listen to his story:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLHWfo31tjw&list=UUHRS29xtiPtLlUrQ7GtNhpw

We at Lexus of Stevens Creek invite you to join our team Lexus Cares by visting moteam.co/lexus-cares.