Thursday, December 31, 2015

Kicking Off The New Year With The Pajama Program!

Lexus of Stevens Creek is thrilled to partner once again with the non-profit organization Pajama Program. The program provides new pajamas and books to children in need. For most children, bedtime is a time of comfort, love and security. A time when children crave intimacy with their moms and dads, a few minutes of bonding and sharing in a safe, secure environment. But for the millions of children living in poverty in America, a good night is a luxury they do not often experience.

"I like pajamas because they are comfortable and make me more fun and makes me be energized and tired at the same time. I like books because it makes me go to places I've always wanted to go without going anywhere. Thank you for the books and pajamas, I appreciate it dearly." ~ Jessica, age 12

"The mission goes with giving those children dignity of bedtime, and so children in foster care particularly are often there by no fault of their own and end up with just the clothes on their back," says Pallie Zambrano, Pajama Program Bay Area Chapter President. "Giving them the opportunity to transition to bedtime with a new pair of pajamas that are theirs to keep, a book for bedtime stories to read on their own time, it gives them that opportunity."

Starting New Years Day, receive 10% off your service bill when you donate new pajamas and/or books valued at $10 or more. The pajamas must be new and a complete set or nightgown. The items should also be for children ages infant - 12 years old. The Pajama Program drive is going on through February 29th at the Lexus of Stevens Creek Service Center, located at 300 Martin Avenue, Santa Clara.

If you would like to learn more about the organization, please visit www.pajamaprogram.org/chapters/CA-Bay-Area. Happy New Year to our generous guests and supporters!

Monday, December 14, 2015

Surprise Christmas Tree Deliveries Brighten Holiday for Families in Need

Families in the Unity Place community in San Jose received a special holiday surprise... Christmas trees! The families were so excited to have trees with bright lights in their homes this Christmas. This is the second year Lexus of Stevens Creek has partnered with the non-profit organization Unity Care to help brighten the holidays for families in need. The eight trees and lights were donated by the Rotary Club of Santa Clara and Lexus of Stevens Creek.
Unity Place, a program of Unity Care, provides affordable housing for extremely-low income families. To learn more about the group or for ways how you can help, please visit www.unitycare.org. 

Friday, December 11, 2015

Spreading Christmas Cheer To Children In Need

It was a holiday celebration filled with joy, happiness, giving and laughter. One hundred and fifty children from the Santa Clara school district were treated to a special afternoon. The Rotary Club of Santa Clara's Christmas for Kids was hosted at Lexus of Stevens Creek on Thursday, December 10th.
The children enjoyed an afternoon of fun including lunch, arts & crafts, hanging out with Sharkie and photos with Santa! Each child also received a gift bag full of gifts and a warm coat for Christmas.

"It's such an amazing thing to see the kids and their joy. You hear them saying things like 'that's exactly what I wanted!' or 'that's so amazing!' and they're just so excited,"says Elizabeth Mayo, Chairperson of The Rotary Club of Santa Clara's Christmas for Kids.

Christmas for Kids was started about 20 years ago by the rotary as a way to give back to the community particularly children in need. The children attend Bowers, Hughes and Scott Lane Elementary Schools. They arrived at 11am to Lexus of Stevens Creek and enjoyed two hours of holiday fun.
 “Christmas for Kids is one of our favorite events of the year, and we are so thrilled to continue to support The Rotary Club of Santa Clara and thank them for their efforts in making such a positive difference in our community,” says Jared Miller, Lexus of Stevens Creek General Manager & Vice-President. “It just warms our hearts to see the children’s faces when they receive their gifts from Santa, and knowing that these gifts may be the only ones that they receive for the holidays, it’s just so special,” he added.

Santa made a special entrance this year in the holiday wrapped 2016 RX as the children cheered. After, each child had the opportunity to take a photo with Santa and receive their gifts. Many of the toys were donated by generous Lexus guests during Lexus of Stevens Creek's annual toy drive.

Friday, December 4, 2015

Piedmont Hills Student Recognized by Lexus of Stevens Creek During School Pep Rally

Pictured: LSC Community Relations Manager Jessica Keener, Jessica Sobrepena of Piedmont Hills High School and Karen Zimmerman of the American Diabetes Association

Jessica Sobrepena was recognized today for her efforts in the fight against diabetes. The Piedmont Hills High School student has type 1 diabetes and led her school in fundraising this year for Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. Piedmont Hill had the top team of 145 participants which included students and family members. As a school, students raised a total of $4,156. Jessica raised nearly half of the funds, raising $2,054.
Lexus of Stevens Creek Community Relations Manager Jessica Keener presented the student with a cruiser bike for her efforts - in partnership with the American Diabetes Association and Mike's Bikes. The presentation was made during Piedmont Hills High School's pep rally.

Thank you Jessica for being a leader in the fight against diabetes!