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 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…
In a time when food donations matter more than ever, Walser Automotive Group is kicking off its annual Drive to End Hunger food donation drive. Happening October 13-23, all Walser locations will collect non-perishable food items to support food shelves in the communities where we do business. This food drive is open to…
Walser Automotive Group has a long legacy of giving back to the community. Now, the Walser Foundation is reaching further to make an even bigger impact. Throughout June, you’ll see these words—Shop For A Cause—in all Walser retail locations. The cheery signage and bright colors are more than great marketing. Walser will donate $25 to…
This November, Walser once again provided all employees with a free turkey for Thanksgiving. A few days before Thanksgiving, a small, socially-distant team assembled to complete Walser’s Operation Turkey Drop. This year wasn’t quite the same as previous turkey drops for the auto group due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but the company was still…
Volunteering in the community has looked a little different at Walser this year. The safety constrictions of COVID-19 have placed a temporary pause on many of the regular volunteer work organized by the Walser Foundation for Walser employees. Yet, the need for community service work and volunteerism is greater than ever. Last month, Walser…
There’s so much we can’t control right now but we can control how we show up for one another and our community. Happening October 5 – 17, all Walser Automotive Group retail locations in the Minneapolis / St. Paul metro area will be accepting nonperishable food donations in support of Second Harvest Heartland. All…
Hockey is a way of life for many Minnesota families, and that’s no different for Walser Automotive Group CEO Andrew Walser. Walser, 52, is a lifelong hockey fan and advocate of the game. Like so many Minnesotan players, his hockey heritage started from an early age. “I started playing when I was a kid. I…
