Subaru Donates 50,000 Blankets to Homeless Shelters Across the U.S.

Did you know that November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month? 

As part of this month’s awareness event, Subaru of America has recently announced that it will donate 50,000 blankets to homeless shelters across the country, something that becomes essential to the survival of many as the temperatures begin to drop throughout many parts of the country.

This donation is expected to reach nearly 600 local homeless shelters across many different U.S. states. It is just one part of the automaker’s Subaru Loves to Help initiative, an outreach program that is dedicated to supporting organizations that help neighbors and community members in need.

“As we head into the season of giving and the nights get colder, we wanted to do our part to provide warmth and solace for those who need our help this winter,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO, Subaru of America, Inc. 

“Subaru believes in being more than a car company for the communities where we live and work, and donating blankets is just one piece of our commitment to helping those in need,” he added.

In the United States alone, many American citizens are constantly living in a particularly harsh reality. In some cases, America's most poverty stricken members of society are forced to choose between everyday necessities we often take for granted. This often means deciding between whether to buy food, pay rent, or go to the doctor for example.

According to the Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week website, approximately 43.1 million Americans live below the poverty level and 549,000 Americans are homeless on a typical night. 

By donating these blankets to those in need, Subaru and its retailers hope to provide at least some comfort to homeless citizens as we inch closer to the chilly winter season.