Community Involvement
At Lovering Auto Group
Community Involvement is at the Core of Our Business.
Lovering Auto Group strives to be very involved within our local community and non‑profit groups across many sectors. We specifically have a passion for missions that relate to education, women’s empowerment,
physical and mental health, animal welfare, veterans, and children. We have long standing relationships with many nonprofit organizations, some of which our staff have served as board members over the years. Below is a comprehensive
list of the organizations that we regularly
See What's Going On Now & Upcoming at Lovering
Holiday Food Drive
Lovering Auto Group has partnered with the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, the Lakes Region Food Panty, and the Friendly Kitchen this fall to collect and donate non-perishables to those in need within our community.
Donations must be in our donation box by 11/30/22.
Donations include:
- Peanut butter
- Cereal
- Canned items
- Pasta sauce
- Dry pasta/Mac & cheese
- Rice
- Soups & broths
- Beand
- Snacks
- Stuffing
- Flour, sugar, brown sugar
- Hot cocoa
- Toiletries
- Laundry detergent/soap
- Toilet paper & tissues
Cold Weather Gear
We will also be collecting gently used coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and (new) socks for those who need a little extra warmth this winter.
Winnipesaukee Playhouse
Founded in 2004 by siblings Lesley Pankhurst and Bryan Halperin and their spouses Neil and Johanna, The Playhouse's goal is to bring quality arts and arts education to The Lakes Region. The theatre has become a cultural gem in the area winning both critical acclaim and becoming an important outlet for the performing arts in central New Hampshire.
Click here to purchase show tickets.
Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative
Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is a professionally-managed community theatre and the Resident Theatre Company of the Belknap Mill and the Colonial Theatre in Laconia, NH.
The Powerhouse has an ambitious 2023 planned with SIX musicals on the docket, including the beloved The Sound of Music.
Click here to learn more about the Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative and their upcoming productions.
Bids for Kids Holiday Auction
December 3, 2022
New location: Courtyard by Marriott Nashua
Join us for our 2022 Bids for Kids Holiday Auction as we celebrate 50 years of dedication to youth in Nashua!
Click here to learn more and purchase your event tickets!
Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra
December 10, 2022 at 7:00pm
Colonial Theatre, Laconia
Our annual holiday concert festivities return featuring outstanding vocalist Michael Gallagan. A Brand New Mix of traditional carols and modern holiday standards by crooners Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Andy Williams, and more, all performed with grand orchestral splendor. A concert that will surely light up your holiday spirit.
Click here to learn more and buy tickets.
Altrusa International Foundation of Meredith
Composed of 35 women from the surrounding local communities that are recognized as leaders in service who contribute to the betterment of their communities.. Annually, we sponsor the Festival of Trees during the holiday season.
Alzheimers Foundation
In 2020, we supported the Alzheimer's Foundation on behalf of our staff’s request to assist the organization's mission to end this illness.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire
We have been proud to support the Boys & Girls Club of Central New Hamshire, which provides the children in Concord and the surrounding towns a safe place to go when they are not in school. Some of the services they provide are snacks, meals, and help with homework. They inspire children with their programs and activities. We have been a sponsor for The Taste of NH, for many years,which is one of the clubs major fundraising events.
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua
We have partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua for the past 23 years because we believe in their mission and have witnessed their success with their members. They offer snacks, hot meals, help with homework, and programs and activities that inspire children. We are a major sponsor for their Annual Holiday Auction and many other fundraisers. Rick Lovering and Vanessa Delegas have co-chaired the Annual Holiday Auction as well as served on the committee along with Linda Lovering. Rich Lovering is on the Board of Trustees and Linda Lovering is on the Advisory Board.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lakes Region
We have been a supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region for many years because we have seen the positive impact it has made on children’s lives in Laconia and the surrounding communities. They offer snacks, hot meals, assistance with homework and inspire the children through their programming and activities.
Capitol Center for the Arts
At the end of 2020 our organization made a donation to the Capitol Center for the Arts on behalf of our staff. Their work in the arts and theater community couldn’t be possible without your donations and ticket sales!
CASA of NH
Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire provides a voice for abused and neglected children and youth by empowering a statewide network of trained volunteers to advocate on their behalf so they can thrive in safe, permanent homes. Lovering Auto Group has supported and sponsored many events over the years for CASA. Linda Lovering is a past Board Member and is currently of the Board of Advisors.
Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction
The Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction is an annual event that supports many different organizations, benefitting local children in need. We are so excited to sponsor this event to help the community in the Meredith area and beyond.
Humane Society for Greater Nashua
Rich and Linda Lovering are past Board members and have supported the Humane Society for many years. Lovering Volvo is a sponsor of their Wags to Whiskers fundraiser, which is one of their largest events, held annually.
Home, Health and Hospice Care
For over a century, Home Health & Hospice Care has been providing high quality, state of the art health services to individuals of all ages who are recovering, disabled or chronically ill. Our skilled and
experienced team proudly serves patients, providing specialized, comforting in-home care and assistance throughout 25 communities in southern New Hampshire, serving Manchester, Nashua, Derry, Salem, Merrimack and beyond. This is
a vital organization which offers outstanding care. Lovering Auto Group is a
Intown Concord - WinterFest
We have had the opportunity to get involved with the Concord community by sponsoring InTown Concord’s WinterFest. This event is a great way to get people out on Main Street for some fun after the holiday season
is over. Attendees enjoy things like ice carving demonstrations, hockey games, warm-up stations and more! Proceeds go to our wonderful
Make A Wish New Hampshire
We are happy to support the New Hampshire chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation in their efforts to grant a wish to children in need and make a special difference in their lives. Every summer, we support Rafting for Wishes, which is a huge success for the organization!
New Hampshire Humane Society
A significant part of our mission is about second chances. We're dedicated to finding responsible and caring forever homes and providing shelter for lost, abandoned and unwanted animals. We advocate for animals and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. We implement educational programs and provide services to promote responsible pet ownership and the human-animal bond. And finally, we work tirelessly to prevent cruelty to animals. Lovering Auto Group is proud to support this Lakes Region organization.
NH PBS
Lovering Auto Group is a supporter of NH PBS Auction. The online auction kicks off on Monday, May 3rd through Friday, May 28th, 2021. NH PBS is NH's only statewide, locally owned and operated TV network that aims to engage minds, connect communities, and celebrate NH with entertaining programs that also educate its audience. Their services are commercial-free locally, PBS TV programs; educational resources, and a high-tech public safety communications infrastructure. We are happy to annually support the network's TV auction with a Platinum Reconditioning Service!
NH Women’s Foundation
We invest in opportunity and equality for women and girls in the Granite State through research, education, advocacy, grantmaking and philanthropy. We believe in social, political, and gender equality in New Hampshire. Lovering Auto Group has been a strong supporter of this organization and its mission. We look forward to continuing working with them and supporting them in the coming years.
Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative
Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is a professionally-managed community theatre and the Resident Theatre Company of the Belknap Mill and the Colonial Theatre in Laconia, NH. We strive to create theatrical opportunities which brighten people’s lives, spark a passion for the performing arts, and illuminate aspects of the human condition.
Lovering Volvo Meredith is a proud sponsor of two of their upcoming productions, Our Town in November 2021 and My Backyard in January 2022.
Winnipesaukee Playhouse
This non-profit theater aims to provide a challenging and fun and theatrical environment for both visitors and Lakes Region residents alike. Founded in 2004, this cultural gem owes much to the generosity of its
donors, and we are proud to be one of them! Annually, we support the Winnipesaukee Playhouse in
Veterans Count
Veterans Count, the philanthropic arm of Easterseals Military & Veterans Services, provides critical financial assistance and services when no other resource is available to service members, veterans and
their families. This charity is something that is very near and dear to us at Lovering, as we have many veteran employees and family members. Thank you for all that
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