Marlow 75 Acts of Kindness
Acts #76 & More
In July, we chose to celebrate our 75th Anniversary by conducting Marlow 75 Acts of Kindness in the community. Our goal was to build overall goodwill, celebrate servanthood, and show the value of being rooted in the communities where we do business. As we approached the finish line for our ambitious goal, our hearts are filled with gratitude.
We feel gratitude for the opportunity to show the magic of infusing kindness into corporate culture. And we feel gratitude for the countless community members who cheered us on and reinforced our belief that we all have a role to play in building a better community together. Plus we feel gratitude for seeing the growth of our team members, as they showcased their talents and passions and learned of different ways to connect and serve the community going forward. But overall we feel gratitude for having walked alongside the armies of selfless volunteers that work relentlessly every day to make our communities better. After all, we will see each other again, and when we do, we want everyone to feel good about the community we are building together.
Some of Our Acts Were Simple. Some of Our Acts Required a Lot of Effort. All of Them Were Important
Marlow 75 Acts of Kindness
Act #76: Dropped Off Cleaning Supplies to United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley
Date: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022
Location: Marlow Ford & Tri-State Nissan
Employees Pictured: Brian Nieves, Greg Strosnider & Vladimir Stanisavljevic
“Our voices, our hands, and our hearts make a difference”
For Act #76 we dropped off a truckload full of cleaning supplies for the Valley Assistance Network. The Valley Assistance Network (VAN) is a comprehensive Resource & Referral system to help families move from Crisis to Stability. Through a coordinated network of services, VAN helps people in crisis access information and resources to stabilize their situation and begin their journey to financial stability. They provide immediate crisis intervention services to help ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families navigate the complex social services system and move from crisis to stability. The United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley has been fighting for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our region. Above all, they are making the valley a better place, one life at a time. Learn more about them at https://www.unitedwaynsv.org/.
Marlow 75 Acts of Kindness
Act #77: Hosted An E-Recycling Event to Benefit Blue Ridge Hospice
Date: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022
Location: Marlow Motor Company, Tri-State Nissan & Marlow Ford
“There are many ways to support the compassionate work of Blue Ridge Hospice. The most popular way is by giving a gift”
For Act #77 we had an electronic recycling event to benefit Blue Ridge Hospice. Blue Ridge Hospice has been providing high-quality services and end-of-life care with warmth and compassion to Winchester, Virginia, and surrounding areas for 40 years. We collected old computers, tablets, mobile phones, wires, and lots more. All the donations benefited patients and families needing end-of-life care. Blue Ridge, applied the funds raised from these donations to assist patients right here in our community! Learn more about them at https://brhospice.org/
Marlow 75 Acts of Kindness
Act #78: Drop Off a Dozen Dougnuts at Doctor’s Office for Their Patients
Date: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022
Location: Tri-State Nissan
Employees Pictured: Angel Payne
Act #78 was a simple but kind act. Sales consultant Angel Payne dropped off a box of doughnuts at a local doctor’s office. The doughnuts were enjoyed by the staff and a few patients that were in the waiting area. It was a small act, but it was important. THANK TO ALL THE DOCTORS FOR ALL THAT YOU DO EACH & EVERYDAY!
Marlow Acts of Kindness
Act #79: Donated Over 2,753 Books To The Literacy Volunteers of America
Date: Friday, July 31th, 2022
Location: Marlow Motor Company, Tri-State Nissan & Marlow Ford
In combination with Act #3, we delivered 2,753 books to the Literacy Volunteers of America. On Friday a 2021 Ram 1500 from Marlow Motor Co. pulled onto the parking lot of the Our Health campus, located in the 300 block of North Cameron Street in Winchester, loaded down with items that had been donated by customers of the dealerships. The truckload of approximately 2,700 books in the bed of the Ram pickup truck was given to Andy Gail, executive director of Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area at 301 N. Cameron St. and a board member of the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading in Winchester.
“Customers have brought in things, employees have brought in things,” Emily Beck said. “We even had a couple of businesses … that did little collection drives and brought some items to us.” Andy Gail added that the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading already has plans for the hundreds of books it received on Friday.”We built 13 little libraries in all the pocket parks in town, we’re going to be at Family Day in the North End and we’re going to National Night Out” Gail said. “We’re going to get the books into the hands of the community.”
A BIG THANKS to all our community partners | First Bank | Hottel & Willis, P.C.| TWG Insurance – The Winchester Group | Queen Consulting & Technologies & Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury. But most of all we would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITIES in Front Royal, Winchester & Luray. Without your support, none of this would have been possible.
Marlow Acts of Kindness
Act #80: Donated Truck-Load of Food to The Winchester Rescue Mission
Date: Friday, July 31th, 2022
Location: Marlow Motor Company, Tri-State Nissan & Marlow Ford
In combination with Act #2, (And with Act#79) A 2021 Nissan Titan from Tri-State Nissan loaded food items that customers of the dealerships had donated. The truckload of non-perishable food items in the Titan was presented to Brandan Thomas, executive director of the Winchester Rescue Mission.
“Customers have brought in things, employees have brought in things,” Emily Beck said. “We even had a couple of businesses … that did little collection drives and brought some items to us.” Brandon Thomas said the donated food would be offered to people in need during the Winchester Rescue Mission’s community meals and food distributions. “They’ve partnered with us at the mission for several years, which is really incredible,”
A BIG THANKS to all our community partners | First Bank | Hottel & Willis, P.C.| TWG Insurance – The Winchester Group | Queen Consulting & Technologies & Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury. But most of all we would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITIES in Front Royal, Winchester & Luray. Without your support, none of this would have been possible.
Marlow Acts of Kindness
Act #81: Delivered Truck-Load of Cleaning Supplies to the House of Hope in Front Royal
Date: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022
Location: Marlow Motor Company
Employees Pictured: Brian Nieves & Greg Strosnider
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.”
In combination with Act #31, we delivered a truck-load of paper goods, laundry detergent, and powdered drink mixes for the House of Hope in Front Royal. Thanks to our local communities we were able to drop off a truckload full of paper products, laundry detergent, powdered drinks, and more. The House of Hope is a 24-hour facility that offers a life-changing program to the men it serves. They offer shelter and food. Plus many other services including case management, consultation, job counseling, and referrals as well as outreach and support on all levels, to nurture body, mind, and soul. Most important the Program Manager develops with each client a proactive plan to re-enter society as a productive citizen with stable housing. Learn more about them at https://www.warrencountyhomeless.org/. Please continue to support them!!
