Donate Blood Next Week, Help Save A Life

The need for blood is constant, and blood donations are typically low during summer months. Every 2 seconds, someone in the country needs blood, according to the American Red Cross.

Michael's Story: Michael was involved in a bad car accident in 1979 and needed blood. "I always kept it in the back of my mind that I would give it back," said Michael. "But I always had an excuse that I was too busy."

The next time Michael saw a Red Cross bus parked for a blood drive, he decided to start the pay back and stop making excuses for his busy schedule.

Lexus of Stevens Creek has partnered once again with the non-profit organization to host its annual Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 6th from 11am- 4pm at the Lexus of Stevens Creek Service Center parking lot, located at 300 Martin Avenue in Santa Clara.

Any guest who donates will receive 10% off their service bill! (excludes tires)

To schedule an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: Lexus. This is open to employees, family, friends and the community!

This Saturday: 5th Annual Teen Volunteer Fair!

Lexus of Stevens Creek continues to show its commitment to the community by investing in the future of teens in the Bay Area. The luxury car dealer is partnering once again this year with local non-profit organizations to host the 5th Annual Teen Volunteer Fair on Saturday, September 19th from 9am to 12pm at Lexus of Stevens Creek. Students and their parents are invited to meet representatives from a variety of charities and sign up to volunteer this school year.

Participating non-profits include: ALS Association, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, AMIGOS, Bill Wilson Center, Breakthrough Silicon Valley, Breathe California of the Bay Area, Center for Employment Training, Chinese American Chamber of Commerce, Christmas in the Park, City of San Jose/Anti-Graffiti & Litter, Cityteam, Environmental Volunteers, Evergreen Valley Youth Orchestra, Family & Children Services of SV/The LGBTQ Youth Space, Family Giving Tree, Goodwill of Silicon Valley, Hospice of the Valley, Humane Society Silicon Valley, Junior Achievement of Northern California, Learning for Life & Exploring, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen, Make A Birthday Wish, Mission College, Mothers’ Milk Bank, Positive Alternative Recreation Teambuilding Impact Program (P.A.R.T.I.), Positive Coaching Alliance, Project Linus, Reading Partners, Recycling4Smiles, San Jose Public Library, Santa Clara County Parks, Sunday Friends, The Marine Mammal Center, The Tech Museum of Innovation, Triton Museum of Art, Unity Care, Via Services, Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley and Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center.

Le Boulanger and Nothing Bundt Cakes will be providing free breakfast items for attendees, and participants will be able to enter a drawing for an iPad Mini 2! The event is FREE! 

Lexus of Stevens Creek Announces $5,000 Giveaway!

"Lexus believes that children have the potential, and the desire, to make the world a better place. To encourage them to pursue their dreams, Lexus will support organizations that build, shape and improve children's lives." 

Lexus of Stevens Creek shares the same commitment and is pleased to announce a funding opportunity.

Non-profits that serve children in our community are invited to participate in a $5,000 giveaway. Starting Saturday, September 19th, participating non-profits must submit a video (2 minute max) sharing a story of a child or family they have helped and what the organization would do if they were awarded $5,000, and include a brief explanation why the funds are needed.

The winner will be awarded a check from Lexus of Stevens Creek for $2,500 and a second check for $2,500 from the Lexus Pursuit of Potential Matching Funds Program (please allow up to 6 months from when the winner is announced to receive the matching funds). This is also a great way to build exposure for your non-profit group!

Guidelines for participating non-profits:

• Charity is a 501(c)(3) designated nonprofit organization
• Supports the Lexus Pursuit of Potential Mission Statement (above)
• Charity benefits children in the Santa Clara County community
• Must be approved by Lexus of Stevens Creek General Manager

Please visit Lexusstevenscreek.com/Calling-Non-Profits for more information on the giveaway and how to participate!

Feeding the Hungry: Second Harvest Food Drive

Lexus of Stevens Creek has teamed up once again with Second Harvest Food Bank for the months of September and October. The goal is to collect 4,000 lbs of food, which equals a Lexus NX! Last year, Lexus guests donated 2,910 pounds of food which created 2,425 meals.

Since its inception in 1974, Second Harvest has become one of the largest food banks in the nation, providing food to nearly a quarter of a million people each month.

Folks can get involved and help by dropping off donations at the Lexus of Stevens Creek Service Center located at 300 Martin Avenue in Santa Clara. And anyone who donates, will receive 10% off their service bill!

Milpitas HS Football Team Receives $5,000 from Lexus of Stevens Creek and the Lexus Pursuit of Potential Matching Grant Program

Lexus of Stevens Creek is so excited to support the Milpitas Varsity Football Team! The Trojans are the recipients of a $5,000 donation from LSC and the Lexus Pursuit of Potential Matching Grant Program which helped them purchase new uniforms this year. The team kicks off their season on Friday, September 4th against Antioch High School.

"With the new fall program in high school athletics in this area, there's budget cuts all the time and it's always taken away from athletics so it's hard to raise funds and get your team on the field," says Kelly King, Head Coach of the Milpitas Varsity Football Team. "Lexus has stepped up big time and helped our program. We're really excited about it, and we're looking forward to playing as good as we look!"

For more information on charity opportunities, please visit www.lexusstevenscreek.com and click on our Community Hub page.

Lexus Pursuit of Potential Mission Statement: "Lexus believes that children have the potential, and the desire, to make the world a better place. To encourage them to pursue their dreams, Lexus will support organizations that build, shape and improve children's lives."