Some traditions involve fireworks. Ours involves pink hearts and a very full donation board. People walk in to buy a car, and somewhere between the test drive and the paperwork, they accidentally become philanthropists. That is Shop for a Cause, and this year it worked better than ever. In June 2026, Walser customers across Minnesota…
Most car-buying stories go like this: you show up, you negotiate, you drive away, and that's that. The dealership moves on. You move on. Nobody thinks too hard about what just happened. Walser wanted to change that last part. It started the way most good ideas do. Not from a boardroom mandate, but from a…
Some weeks you clock in, do the work, and clock out. And then there’s Walser Week of Giving. This year, our stores and teams stepped out of their everyday roles and into something a whole lot more meaningful. Meals got packed. Houses got supported. Sleeves got rolled up. And every day brought a new partner,…
The showroom at Walser Subaru Burnsville looked a little different than usual. Decorations filled the space, employees gathered near the entrance, and one very important guest was about to arrive. Six-year-old Avery arrived at the dealership expecting a family outing. Instead, she walked into a showroom decorated with tropical colors that had a bounce house,…
$82,425 Driving Support for Local Nonprofits Throughout the month of June, every Walser vehicle purchase helped drive real change in our communities. As part of our annual Shop for a Cause event, the Walser Foundation donated $25 for every vehicle sold to a customer-selected nonprofit partner. Thanks to the support of our customers and stores,…
Walser Week of Giving is one of our favorite traditions—a dedicated week where we come together, roll up our sleeves, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we’re proud to call home. Over the course of six days, we hosted eight unique events, partnered with eight incredible nonprofits, and volunteered nearly 500 hours of…
The Walser Foundation has a long history of supporting veteran organizations that align with our mission of promoting education and workforce development. We honor veterans’ sacrifices by funding organizations that offer essential services and opportunities, aiming to make a meaningful impact on their lives and families through various grants and sponsorships. …
A Grant for Good A few months ago, a grant from the Walser Foundation made it possible for the MN Adult & Teen Challenge to give away a 2024 Mazda CX-30 as a raffle prize at their annual fundraiser gala. Why it Matters MN Adult & Teen Challenge’s mission is to assist men, women, and…
Students Honored with Walser ‘Driven to Succeed’ Scholarship A new cohort of students is joining Walser’s class of scholars. In 2024, ten recipients have been awarded the Walser Driven to Succeed Scholarship, supporting the academic endeavors of Walser employees’ children and dependents. Since its inception in 2022, the Walser Foundation has donated $60,000 toward the…
The team of Walser Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Hopkins, MN posing for a photo with the store’s collected donations In a time when the need is greater than ever, Walser Automotive Group pulled together a record level of food donations for community food banks in November. The dealer group, headquartered in Edina, Minnesota, collected…
