Drive For A Difference

Drive for a Difference   
Fred Anderson's DRIVE FOR A DIFFERENCE is our never-ending commitment to the communities we serve since 2021. Every year, we partner with local charities to help them advance their mission. Since its inception Fred Anderson's DRIVE FOR A DIFFERENCE has allowed us to give back to the communities that have supported us for so many years, fostering a deep relationship with our dealership and the communities we serve. 

Anderson Automotive Group has had a long-standing tradition of supporting charitable organizations, and DRIVE FOR A DIFFERENCE has become a key part of that legacy. Through DRIVE FOR A DIFFERENCE, we contribute $5000 per dealership each month to local charities with our employees and customers playing an active role in our efforts. This program is a reflection of our commitment to making a meaningful impact in our communities year after year. 

We proudly partner with several impactful organizations throughout our communities:
Greer/Greenville Charities
  • The Forrester Center for Behavioral Health: The Forrester Center for Behavioral Health in Spartanburg, SC, with a location in Greer is dedicated to improving the lives of community members through compassionate, person-centered care. As a nationally accredited nonprofit, it offers high-quality, evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, along with non-substance behavioral health therapy, prevention, and educational services aimed at addressing evolving community needs.
  • Upstate Warrior Solution: Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) is a 501(c)(3), community-based nonprofit serving military "warriors" - including veterans, active duty, National Guard, and Reserve members - and their families across Upstate South Carolina. Their mission is to CONNECT warriors to vital resources, LEAD them through personal empowerment, and INSPIRE the community to welcome them as valued neighbors and friends. Founded in 2013, UWS has provided in-person support and coordination to nearly 12,000 warriors and family members, assisting with housing, employment, healthcare, education, and family services.
  • Meyer Center: The Meyer Center is a nonprofit specializing in early education and intensive therapy services to empower children with disabilities to reach their maximum potential.

  • Greer Relief: Greer Relief and Resources Agency exists to transform neighbors in need to neighbors who thrive by providing services to eliminate poverty and help neighbors overcome barriers for success.

Raleigh Charities
  • NAMI Wake County: NAMI Wake County is a nonprofit organization made up of individuals, families, and friends affected by mental illness Their mission is to provide free support, education, resources, and advocacy to people living with mental health conditions in Wake County, NC. They run a variety of peer & family support groups, educational courses, and public policy efforts. NAMI Wake also has a helpline and crisis text resource, aiming to ensure people in crisis have immediate help.  Their work emphasizes inclusion, outreach, and reducing stigma around mental health in the local community.
  • SAFEchild: A Raleigh nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and supporting families in crisis. SAFEchild (Stop Abuse For Every Child) offers programs that promote positive parenting, reduce family stress, and break cycles of abuse.

  • Rise Against Hunger (Raleigh): Committed to ending hunger, this organization provides nutritious meals to vulnerable populations locally and around the world.

  • YMCA Triangle: Focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA Triangle strengthens communities through programs that empower individuals of all ages.

  • Foundation Of Hope: The Foundation of Hope supports cutting-edge mental health research at UNC to advance the understanding and treatment of mental illness worldwide. By funding innovative scientific studies, we aim to provide hope for millions affected by these disorders.

Sanford Charities
  • Helping Hands Clinic: Helping Hands Clinic in Sanford, NC is a nonprofit health clinic that has served Lee County residents since 1993. Its mission is to provide free medical, dental, vision, pharmaceutical, and mental health referral services to uninsured and low-income individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. The clinic relies heavily on volunteer healthcare providers and donations from thousands of individuals and businesses each year. In addition to direct care, they also assist patients with medications and ongoing treatment, offering a crucial safety net in the community. Helping Hand Clinic remains committed to ensuring equitable access to healthcare for those most in need.
  • Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption (CARA): CARA promote responsible pet ownership through humane education, and to provide shelter and care to domestic companion animals until a loving, responsible home can be found, or lost pets are reunited with their guardians.

  • Haven Lee County: Helping people heal from abuse as they work to end domestic violence and sexual assault through community, education, intervention, and primary prevention. 

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina: Boys & Girls Club of Central Carolina has a mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those in greatest need, to realize their full potential. 

Charleston Charities
  • The MUSC Hollings Cancer Center: The MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, South Carolina's only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, is dedicated to eradicating cancer through groundbreaking research, exceptional patient care, education, and community outreach. With over 150 scientists and clinicians, Hollings delivers advanced treatments such as immunotherapies, CAR-T therapy, and bone marrow transplants, while offering access to more than 200 clinical trials each year. Philanthropic support is essential, enabling the center to recruit top talent, expand services, and bring lifesaving innovations to patients across the state. Every gift helps reduce the burden of cancer and improve the lives of survivors.
  • Landmarks For Families: Landmarks for Families (previously Carolina Youth Development Center)  empowers children and families by providing safe environments, essential resources, and educational and emotional support. Today, we proudly have helped 900 children and local families in overcoming life's greatest challenges.

  • Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center: The mission of the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center is to lead and coordinate a child-focused, community-wide response to prevent abuse, protect children, and heal families. 

  • Ronald McDonald House Of Charities of Charleston: The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.

  • Feed The Need: Feed The Need has a mission of alleviating hunger and homelessness in Charleston. Beyond meal service, Feed the Need empowers life through job training for the homeless and disadvantaged, offering a clear route to economic independence and a brighter future.

Asheville Charities
  • Hope Chest For Women: The Hope Chest for Women helps relieve some of the financial burdens created by breast or gynecological cancer treatment costs through financial assistance for both medical and non-medical expenses, along with information on community resources, education on cancer prevention, and emotional support. 
  • Hearts With Hands: Hearts With Hands passion is to help people who have been negatively affected by circumstances beyond their control by providing physical, spiritual, medical, economic and other necessary aid to victims of poverty, natural disaster, or famine.

  • Black Mountain Home: Provides safe, supportive homes for children and youth in need of out-of-home placement, from infants born prematurely to young adults pursuing education or career goals. Programs include community-based foster care, campus-based cottage care in Black Mountain and Pisgah Forest, an Independent Living Program for older youth, and Lifelong Living support for those with developmental disabilities transitioning into adulthood. Foster families are always needed. 
  • Asheville Humane Society: The Asheville Humane Society has been dedicated to ensuring every animal has the quality of life they deserve-a life worth living. By building a supportive community, AHS strives to create a compassionate environment where both animals and humans can thrive. Through holistic programs, they are leading the way toward a more humane world, making a positive impact on pets and their families.

Western North Carolina
  • WNC Hurricane Relief: Our Anderson Automotive family swiftly responded to Hurricane Helene, providing critical relief to affected associates and communities in Western North Carolina. Our dealerships mobilized within hours, partnering locally to deliver essential supplies to impacted areas in Greer, SC, and Asheville, NC. Committed to long-term recovery, we stand with Western North Carolina as they rebuild. 
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