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Plainfield’s York Automotive directs part of each sale to a monthly local nonprofit

Towne Post Network — Indiana reports that York Automotive in Plainfield donates a percentage of every lease or purchase to a selected local organization each month and runs a “Drive to Donate” program of monthly nonprofit focuses plus periodic in‑kind drives and event sponsorships.

BUSINESSINDY BRIEFBy BusinessIndy Editorial StaffCommentsPublished October 9, 2026 at 1:18 PM EDT

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Towne Post Network — Indiana reported Oct. 9, 2026 (article by Melissa Gibson) that York Automotive in Plainfield gives a percentage of every lease or purchase to a selected organization each month and runs a Drive to Donate initiative that highlights a different local nonprofit monthly (examples listed: The Gathering Together, Strides to Success, Family Promise).

The article says the dealership also holds periodic in‑kind drives — filling a showroom truck with school supplies or animal goods for a local rescue — sponsors local fundraisers such as golf tournaments and galas, and operates a service center and new Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram showroom. It notes Kaye York joined the Plainfield location in 2020 and that the York family has built six dealerships since 1987; a monthly calendar created by York’s daughter is sent to 28,000 customers.

WHY IT MATTERS

What changed and who this affects: The dealership’s practice means a portion of customers’ transactions is directed to a community group chosen by the business each month. Drive to Donate is the label the dealership uses for that approach; the program also includes periodic, tangible collections (school supplies, pet supplies) that are assembled on the dealership floor for local groups.

How it works, step by step: a percentage of each lease or purchase is earmarked by York Automotive for a single, selected organization in a given month (the article lists past beneficiaries). Separately, the showroom is used to collect physical donations for targeted drives. The dealership also promotes beneficiaries and community partnerships through a monthly calendar distributed to 28,000 customers, which the article identifies as the vehicle for sharing the month’s focus.

Why a reader should care and what to watch next: If you buy a vehicle or use local auto services, this practice means part of the transaction supports a local nonprofit selected by York Automotive that month. For nonprofit groups, the dealership’s sponsorships, event support and in‑kind collections are additional fundraising channels. To track which organization will benefit in a coming month, the article points readers to the dealership’s monthly calendar and its public promotions as the place York lists the selected beneficiary.

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