Ballas Buick GMC in the Community
Giving back has been part of who we are at Ballas Buick GMC since we first opened our doors in Toledo, OH, back in 1970. Over more than five decades, our team has earned a reputation as a reliable and trustworthy GM dealership, and that same philosophy of Doing Business With Character guides how we show up for our neighbors across Northwest Ohio. Supporting the people, schools and causes that make this region special matters just as much to us as helping drivers find the right Buick or GMC.
We care deeply about the community that has allowed us to grow and flourish through the years, which is why we proudly back local charities and organizations working to strengthen families, uplift youth and improve lives throughout the Toledo area. Here is a look at the groups we are honored to support.
Local Organizations & Charities We Support
Our team takes real pride in partnering with the organizations that make a true difference close to home. Several of the groups and causes we are honored to support include:
- Auto Dealers United for Kids -- a coalition of area dealerships that raises funds to support children's charities throughout the region.
- University of Toledo -- we proudly back the area's flagship university and the students who shape our community's future.
- Dancing with Military Stars -- a spirited local event that honors service members and veterans while raising money for a worthy cause.
- Make-a-Wish Foundation -- helping grant the wishes of children facing critical illnesses across Northwest Ohio and beyond.
- La Posada Family Shelter -- providing emergency shelter and support for families experiencing homelessness in our community.
- Sylvania Schools Athletic Foundation -- supporting student-athletes and athletic programs throughout the Sylvania school district.
- NAACP -- standing behind the ongoing work to advance civil rights and equality for everyone in our region.
- Toledo Chamber of Commerce -- partnering with local businesses to keep the Toledo economy strong and growing.
- Engaging People Inspiring Change (EPIC) -- championing local efforts that bring neighbors together to create positive change.
- Central Catholic High School -- backing the students and programs at one of Toledo's cornerstone high schools.
- Anne Grady Foundation -- supporting services and care for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
- St. Ursula Academy -- investing in the young women and educational mission of this respected Toledo academy.
- Salvation Army -- helping provide emergency assistance, food and family services for neighbors in need.
- Toledo Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes -- supporting research, resources and families affected by juvenile diabetes.
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Toledo -- creating safe, enriching spaces where local kids can learn, play and grow.
- Camp Courageous -- giving children and adults with disabilities memorable, barrier-free camp experiences.
- Mom's House -- offering free child care so single parents can finish their education and build better futures.
- CASA -- advocating for the best interests of children navigating the court system.
- Adopt America Network -- connecting children in foster care with the loving, permanent families they deserve.
- Great Lakes Center for Autism -- supporting treatment, research and resources for individuals and families affected by autism.
- Toledo Nationwide Children's Hospital -- helping ensure area kids receive the specialized medical care they need close to home.
- The American Red Cross -- backing disaster relief, blood donation and emergency services across our community.
- Assistance Dogs of America -- supporting the training of service dogs that bring independence to people with disabilities.
- Toledo Day Nursery -- providing quality early childhood education and care for local working families.
Toledo-Rooted Dealership
When you choose Ballas Buick GMC, you are choosing a dealership that has called Toledo home for more than 50 years. Our roots here run deep, and the organizations above reflect the causes that matter most to our team, our customers and our neighbors. The same values that make us a trusted place to shop for a new GMC Sierra or Enclave -- honesty, dedication and character -- guide every way we give back to the community that made us who we are.
Get Involved with Ballas Buick GMC
Do you represent a local charity, school or organization that could use a hand? We would love to hear from you. Our doors are always open to fellow community members who share our passion for making the Toledo area a better place to live and work.
Feel free to contact us anytime to start a conversation. Together, we can keep supporting the causes that mean the most to our neighbors throughout Northwest Ohio.
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