The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) donated $1,500 to the Anderson Humane Society of South Elgin, matching CATA dealer Brilliance Subaru’s initial donation to the non-profit. The donation came via the CATA’s Chicagoland Dealers Care program in conjunction with a fundraising campaign and event hosted by Brilliance Subaru.
Brilliance Subaru has partnered with Anderson Humane for more than two years and has directly helped adopt more than 625 rescue animals.
“I have been lucky enough to travel to Oklahoma, Virginia, Missouri and other surrounding states in my parts truck, picking up loads of rescue animals, bringing them back to Anderson, and helping them find their forever homes,” said Kevin Keefe, owner of Brilliance Subaru.
“We are doing it again,” continued Keefe. “We are assembling a caravan to Oklahoma to bring back at least 50 rescue animals. Unfortunately, there are exorbitant costs to spay, neuter, vaccinate and transport these animals which is why we organized an event called ‘Operation Oklahoma’ where all of the funds raised will offset Anderson Humane’s investment in these animals.”
The CATA has been a longtime supporter of local nonprofit organizations. Since its inception in 2008, the grassroots Chicagoland Dealers Care program has donated more than $125,000 to local charitable organizations. Additionally, since 1992, the association has raised more than $60 million for Chicago-area charities during the annual First Look for Charity black-tie event, traditionally held the evening before the Chicago Auto Show opens to the public.
“Kevin and the entire team at Brilliance Subaru have been extremely hands-on and involved with not only raising money for this wonderful organization but putting in the time and work to help rescue hundreds of animals over the last several years,” said CATA Chairwoman Kelly Webb Roberts. “The CATA is proud to support their fundraising efforts and applaud Kevin, and all Chicagoland dealers, for making such positive contributions to their communities.”
For more details on the Chicagoland Dealers Care program, please visit www.ChicagolandDealersCare.com.
