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Community Involvement

Charities and civic organizations know that Chicagoland new-car dealers are an integral part of their communities and are often deeply involved in charitable causes. However, dealers rarely receive the recognition they deserve for their ongoing efforts. The Chicago Automobile Trade Association created Chicagoland Dealers Care in 2008 to raise awareness and build upon charitable efforts already put forth by the local dealer community. We honor their commitment.

Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise More Than $100,000 for the USO through Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the Chicago-area’s new-car dealer association, once again partnered with the USO to host the 10th annual USO Barbecue for the Troops fundraisers. More ... ...more

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August 24, 20232 min read

Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise More Than $100,000 for the USO through Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to the Chicago Community Works & Sports Alternative

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, recently donated $1,500 to the Chicago Community Works and Sports Alternative. The donation came via the CATA... ...more

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July 27, 20232 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to the Chicago Community Works & Sports Alternative

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Awards the 2023 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School Student

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, today presented the 2023 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School graduating senior May... ...more

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May 24, 20233 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Awards the 2023 Spirit of  Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School Student

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer

CHICAGO (May, 15, 2023) - The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, recently donated $1,500 to Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer. The donati... ...more

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May 15, 20232 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer

The Chicago Auto Show Hosts its Annual Blood and Food Drives

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association continues to show their care and support to the community by sponsoring Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and A... ...more

community involvement

March 03, 20233 min read

The Chicago Auto Show Hosts its Annual Blood and Food Drives

2023 First Look Charity Chicago Auto Show Charity Benefit Raises $2.5 Million

The Chicago Auto Show’s First Look for Charity gala brought in more than $2.5 million to benefit 18 local charities, and two attendees left with the keys to a new vehicle. Held the evening before the ... ...more

first look for charity

February 07, 20232 min read

2023 First Look Charity Chicago Auto Show Charity Benefit Raises $2.5 Million

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to the Highland Park Shooting Response Fund through Chicagoland Dealers Care Program

This week the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) matched Gregory Hyundai Genesis’ dealership donation of $1,500 to the Highland Park Community Foundation’s July 4th Shooting Recovery Fund. Th... ...more

community involvement

November 28, 20223 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to the Highland Park Shooting Response Fund through Chicagoland Dealers Care Program

TIME AND ALLY FINANCIAL HONOR FOX LAKE DEALER - Ray Scarpelli Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments

The nomination of Ray Scarpelli, dealer principal at Ray Chevrolet and Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fox Lake, Illinois, for the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME. ...more

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October 18, 20225 min read

TIME AND ALLY FINANCIAL HONOR FOX LAKE DEALER - Ray Scarpelli Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments

More Than 60 Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise $81,000 through USO Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers

For the ninth year, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the Chicago-area's new-car dealer association, partnered with the USO Illinois to host Barbecue for the Troops fundraisers. This su... ...more

community involvement

July 22, 20223 min read

 More Than 60 Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise $81,000 through USO Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Awards the 2022 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School Student

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) presented the 2022 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School graduating senior Grace Listopad. The CATA, Chicagoland’s new-car deal... ...more

community involvement

May 18, 20223 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Awards the 2022 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School Student

2022 First Look Charity Chicago Auto Show Charity Benefit Raises $1.5 Million

At a time still challenged by a pandemic, 17 area charities tonight shared more than $1.5 million raised by the 2022 Chicago Auto Show's benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and two attendees lef... ...more

first look for charity

February 11, 20222 min read

2022 First Look Charity Chicago Auto Show Charity Benefit Raises $1.5 Million

Chicagoland Dealers Care this Holiday Season and Throughout the Year

This holiday season, local car dealers have teamed up with charitable organizations to help fulfill the holiday dreams of less fortunate children. Area dealers from Fox Lake to Tinley Park understand ... ...more

community involvement

December 02, 20214 min read

Chicagoland Dealers Care this Holiday Season and Throughout the Year

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,250 to Women and Children's Horizon through Chicagoland Dealers Care Program

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this week the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) matched Gregory Auto Group's donation of $1,250 to Women and Children's Horizon, an organizat... ...more

community involvement

October 28, 20213 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,250 to Women and Children's Horizon through Chicagoland Dealers Care Program

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association Awards the 2021 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School Student Emily Seriruk

Today the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area's new-car dealer association, presented the 2021 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School senior Emily Seriruk. Th... ...more

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May 19, 20213 min read

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association Awards the 2021 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School Student Emily Seriruk

John Weinberger Driven to Care Legacy Scholarships to Benefit Students Pursuing Automotive Careers

The family of renowned automotive enthusiast, racer, and entrepreneur John Weinberger has teamed with TechForce Foundation to offer a series of scholarships to benefit students who aspire to follow in... ...more

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March 31, 20213 min read

John Weinberger Driven to Care Legacy Scholarships to Benefit Students Pursuing Automotive Careers

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Do It Stevie's Way Foundation

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, recently donated $1,500 to the Do It Stevie's Way Foundation. The donation came via the CATA's Chicagoland De... ...more

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January 19, 20212 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Do It Stevie's Way Foundation

Chicagoland's New-Car Dealers Raise More than $50,000 for the USO of Illinois, Celebrate Eight Consecutive Years of the USO Barbecue for the Troops Program

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, just wrapped its month-long fundraising campaign - USO Barbecue for the Troops - to raise funds and awareness... ...more

community involvement

November 10, 20203 min read

Chicagoland's New-Car Dealers Raise More than $50,000 for the USO of Illinois, Celebrate Eight Consecutive Years of the USO Barbecue for the Troops Program

Raymond Auto Group Donates Cargo Van to Open Arms Mission Local Food Pantry

Antioch-based Raymond Auto Group covered $20,000 towards a 2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo van for local food pantry Open Arms Mission. Open Arms Mission recently received $20,000 from the Lake Cares "Un... ...more

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November 05, 20202 min read

Raymond Auto Group Donates Cargo Van to Open Arms Mission Local Food Pantry

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Palatine-based Young Entrepreneurs Academy

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, donated $1,500 to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. The donation came in conjunction with Hyundai of Palatine ... ...more

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July 27, 20202 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Palatine-based Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Children at the Crossroads Foundation

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, donated $1,500 to Children at the Crossroads Foundation. The donation came in conjunction with Elgin Toyota a... ...more

community involvement

July 27, 20202 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to Children at the Crossroads Foundation

Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Partners with Jeeps on the Run to Support Toys for Tots

To help fulfill the holiday dreams of less fortunate children, Fox Lake-based Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has partnered with Jeeps on the Run (JOTR), a local Jeep enthusiast club and the largest donat... ...more

community involvement

July 27, 20202 min read

Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Partners with Jeeps on the Run to Support Toys for Tots

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association Awards the 2020 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School Student Kathryn Costello

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area's new-car dealer association, presented the 2020 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to a John Hersey High School senior, Kathryn Costello, th... ...more

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May 18, 20203 min read

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association Awards the 2020 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School Student Kathryn Costello

Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic

Chicagoland's new-car dealers are perfectly positioned to provide vital and essential transportation services and also to come to the aide of their communities during this crisis. While most dealers a... ...more

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April 21, 20205 min read

Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Makes $15,000 Donation to Illinois Broadcasters Uniting Against Hunger

Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), recently donated $15,000 to Illinois Broadcasters Uniting Against Hunger in response to the COVID-19 crisis. ...more

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April 10, 20200 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Makes $15,000 Donation to Illinois Broadcasters Uniting Against Hunger

2020 First Look Charity Chicago Auto Show Charity Benefit Raises $2.8 Million

Eighteen area charities tonight shared more than $2.8 million raised by the 2020 Chicago Auto Show's benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and one attendee left with the keys to a new vehicle. ...more

first look for charity

February 07, 20202 min read

2020 First Look Charity Chicago Auto Show Charity Benefit Raises $2.8 Million

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, donated $1,500 to GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park, a local charity that delivers purposeful programming to famil... ...more

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November 19, 20192 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to The Bridge Teen Center

This week the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, donated $1,500 to The Bridge Teen Center based in Orland Park, Illinois. The donation came in conju... ...more

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October 24, 20193 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Donates $1,500 to The Bridge Teen Center

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Matches Joe Cotton Ford's Donation to the Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council

Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), recently matched Joe Cotton Ford's $1,500 contribution to the Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council, as ... ...more

community involvement

October 15, 20192 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Matches Joe Cotton Ford's Donation to the Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council

115 Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise $146,500 through USO Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers

The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the Chicago-area's new-car dealer association, partnered with the USO of Illinois to host Barbecue for the Troops fundraisers for the seventh consecuti... ...more

community involvement

August 19, 20193 min read

115 Chicagoland New-Car Dealers Raise $146,500 through USO Barbecue for the Troops Fundraisers

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Matches Arlington Heights Ford's Donation to Elite Stars Foundation

Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), recently matched Arlington Heights Ford's $500 contribution to Elite Stars Foundation, a charitable organizat... ...more

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July 24, 20192 min read

Chicago Automobile Trade Association Matches Arlington Heights Ford's Donation to Elite Stars Foundation

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