Al Serra In The Community


Charity

Al Serra In The Community

Popular businesses don't take their good fortune for granted. After all, as even the largest and smallest companies will admit, every customer and every sale is earned. It's not so much about finding success in the community -- it's about being rewarded by the community with success.

This distinction is subtle, but it underscores the basic philosophy of Al Serra. With the support of our customers throughout Genesee County, we are where we are today. We believe in giving back to local charities, organizations, and schools to honor and recognize this support.

The list below is just a sampling of the organizations we've contributed to or supported over the years.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

The mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family's ability to pay.

Humane Society of Genesee County

Our mission is to provide shelter and adoption of companion animals, reduce overpopulation, extend humane education, prevent cruelty, and provide those services that promote the goals and policies of the Humane Society of Genesee County. The HSGC's focus remains on the companion animals of Genesee County. We are committed to treating all animals and people with dignity and respect. We will provide the best possible humane treatment of animals in our care until we can locate their forever homes.

CRIM Foundation

Lace up your running shoes! Al Serra Auto Plaza is the Presenting Sponsor of the 5K Race organized by the Crim Fitness Foundation and held as part of the Crim Festival of Races each August. The foundation's goal is to promote community health and fitness through mentoring and coaching leadership.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

We believe deeply in the transformative power of an effective mentor, which is why Al Serra Auto Plaza sponsors several fundraisers throughout the year for our local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County's mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Shelter of Flint

Shelter of Flint is dedicated to fostering safe housing, independence, and stability for those we serve. Our vision is a community where everyone has the opportunity to live in safe, sustainable housing. Through our programs, we work to make this vision a reality, creating pathways to independence and stability for individuals and families in need.


Whaley Children's Center

 Whaley Children's Center is a local nonprofit in Flint, MI that provides vital support, care, and love to at-risk foster children. Our dedicated staff, mentors, and volunteers strive to empower these children to lead successful lives. Our programs are designed to teach children the necessary skills to become confident and independent adults. We focus on providing children with a safe and nurturing environment where they can grow, learn and heal. 

YMCA's Santa Run

Get your stocking cap ready for the annual Santa Run each December by the YMCA of Greater Flint -- a fun, festive, and jolly fundraiser for which we're the Presenting Sponsor. The event raises money for the YMCA of Greater Flint scholarship assistance program, which helps local youth and families participate in YMCA programs.

Orchard Children's Services

For several years, Subaru of Grand Blanc has worked with Orchard Children's Services to sponsor five families as part of the Subaru Love Promise during the holidays. Through this partnership, we've been able to help families enjoy a magical Christmas. The Orchard Children's Services organization was formed over 60 years ago to strengthen the community through quality services to children and families.

Sloan Museum Auto Fair

It's a point of local pride that the automotive industry has played an outsized role in the history of Greater Flint. The Sloan Museum Auto Fair is a two-day extravaganza of beautiful show cars; large-scale swap meets, and diverse food and product vendors. It's the perfect event for gearheads, history buffs, and treasure hunters.

Clara's Hope

Al Serra Auto Plaza works with Clara's Hope to sponsor their annual fundraising event and silent auction; in February. Clara's Hope aspires to help families succeed in foster care and adoption, ensuring they thrive.

Grand Blanc Chamber Events

As a local business, Al Serra Auto Plaza is honored to sponsor several events for the Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce, including the Chamber Golf Outing in May, Family Fun Fest in June, and Winterfest in December. The Chamber's mission is to collaborate with its members to strengthen their businesses and enhance the community.

Prism Project

Prism Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit with a two-fold mission to provide preventative education and support child survivors of sex trafficking. Prism Project offers a Safehouse Program, providing full wrap-around, restorative services to child survivors of sex trafficking.

Perry Innovation Center

Perry Innovation Center is a public school in Grand Blanc, Michigan that is part of Grand Blanc Community School District. Al Serra Auto Plaza proudly supports The Odyssey of the Mind teams of Perry Innovation Center in Grand Blanc Community Schools. Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers while emphasizing teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more.

Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Established in 2011, MIOCA is a Community Partner of the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance that works on behalf of the ovarian cancer community serving survivors and their families by providing information, resources, and support services and advocating for increased research and access to care. MIOCA serves the public by educating women and healthcare professionals to recognize ovarian cancer symptoms better to help save lives through earlier detection.

Xceptional Heroes

Xceptional Heroes (XH) is a group of friends, family members, caregivers, and individuals all united by a passion for supporting young adults with cognitive/intellectual disabilities in Genesee County, Michigan. XH facilitates social, recreational, and life skills opportunities for individuals living a “differently-abled” life.

Hamilton Community Health Network

Established in 1983, Hamilton is the largest FQHC in Genesee County with seven clinics and one clinic in Lapeer County. We have over 200 employees and a network of over 40 providers specializing in primary care/family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, optometry, oral health, podiatry, behavioral health and psychiatry. Additionally, Hamilton has Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan) physicians and providers attend specialty clinics monthly. Those clinics include urology, gynecology, and breast health.

Grand Blanc Youth Football and Cheer

Grand Blanc Youth Football and Cheer is a co-ed flag football, tackle football and cheerleading organization. We strive to be a developmental program that puts the child at the center of all we do. Our goal is to help develop your child and teach them the fundamentals to succeed. Our program requires a lot of commitment and dedication.

Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame

Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame's goal is to preserve and exhibit the history of former Flint African American professional, college, city, high school, and sandlot players and teams from as early as possible to an undetermined date.

Military Families United

Military Families United is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to Honor the Fallen, Support Those Who Fight, and Serve Their Families. We are a coalition of Blue Star, Gold Star, Next of Kin, Veterans, and Patriotic American Families who share a deep appreciation for our men and women in uniform and support them in their mission to keep America safe. Through a portfolio of unique services, events, and advocacy programs, we seek to ensure that future generations of Americans will never forget the sacrifices of our courageous military and that these men and women and their families receive the support we can provide.

Vietnam Veterans of America

VVA's goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and change the public perception of Vietnam veterans.

VVA strives to advocate on issues important to veterans, seek full access to quality health care for veterans, identify the full range of disabling injuries and illnesses incurred during military service, hold government agencies accountable for following laws mandating veteran healthcare, create a positive public perception of Vietnam veterans, seek the fullest possible accounting of AmerAmerica's and MIAs, support the next generation of AmerAmerica's veterans, and to serve our communities.