Community Involvement

Our Community Projects

Celebrating Carmelo’s Birthday

We had the privilege of celebrating Carmelo’s very first surprise birthday party, and wow, what a celebration it was! We can’t even begin to express all the gratitude we feel.

A huge thanks to Celebrate Birthdays for the wonderful things you do in the community! You are a true light! To Hits 106, your amazing coverage and Renaissance ticket giveaways were a hit, and the chance to win concert tickets was just the icing on the cake.

A big shoutout to SteamWorks Pub NPR for supporting Carmelo and going above and beyond with the gift of a PlayStation 5—he was over the moon! Steve from Expert VA Consulting—thank you for the electric dirt bike (he wore that cool helmet all day, and we couldn’t stop laughing)!

A big thank you also to Jill with Rapid Access Wellness for the PS5 gift card—we know it will be put to great use. Carmelo’s eyes lit up thinking about all he could get with it!

We appreciate the Wesley Chapel Elks for their generous toy donations and for organizing the awesome piñata for the kids. Priceless Inflatables LLC, you knocked it out of the park with the huge bounce house—the kids had a blast with those dual slides!

Thank you to Aeva-Bloonz (shoutout to Estefania) for the stunning balloons and decorations, and Boxer Mom Bakes for the amazing custom cookies. Roxy’s D’Lights, your beautiful and delicious Stitch cake was a showstopper! Andy’s Frozen Custard hit the spot with those refreshing cups—perfect for a warm day. And Fazoli’s pizza—hands down, the kids devoured it in no time; it was so good!

To all the Celebrate Family who stopped by or sent birthday wishes and presents, whether in person or through the Amazon Wishlist—you all made Carmelo feel so loved and appreciated. Thank you for making his 8th birthday one he’ll never forget!

Hook a Hero 2025 Clay Shoot

We had an incredible time at the Hook-A-Hero Foundation clay shoot this past weekend! We were proud to have an amazing team representing us from Kia of Wesley Chapel once again! An amazing event for a great cause—supporting our heroes while enjoying some friendly competition.

You can find out more at Hookahero.com.

Salute to Service Members Event & Food Drive

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who generously donated to help our veterans this Thanksgiving! With you and the communities contributions, we were able to collect lots of food for the Veterans Depot, ensuring that homeless veterans will have a warm meal this holiday season. We also had the privilege of chatting live at our event with some incredible veteran support groups, learning more about the amazing work they do and sharing with our lcoal community! It was truly inspiring!

Kia of Wesley Chapel Horns Up Sponsorship

Kia of Wesley Chapel was proud to be able to support the USF Alumni Association for their 2nd annual Horns Up Open October 5, 2024! Organizations like the USF Alumnae Association are only successful in part by building community partners to ensure long term growth and development! If you are looking for a community organization to be a part of or give back to reach out to them thru their website or social media! They are doing great things in the Tampa area!

Schools For Haiti

We were very honored to once again be able to donate brand new backpacks to Schools For Haiti from our annual Back to School event we had at the dealership. We look forward to attending their next fundraising gala in May 2025!

Bike & Backpack Giveaway

We had an incredible day on August 3rd at Kia of Wesley Chapel during our Kia for a Cause Bike and Backpack Giveaway! The event was a massive success, filled with memorable moments like Honey’s Mini Therapy Ponies spreading joy, free ice cream from Herbert Sherbert, and generous school supply donations from Puro Clean. Our community enjoyed free Fazoli’s Kids meal certificates, exciting live broadcasts from HITS 106 Radio, and the chance to support Redeeming Love Foster Closet. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this day so special.

Cycle To Recycle

Thanks to the efforts of Rocycle and the participation of our attendees, we were able to collect a substantial amount of old electronics for recycling. By keeping these devices out of landfills, we are taking a significant step toward reducing electronic waste and minimizing our environmental footprint. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for members of our community to come together, connect, and learn more about the importance of responsible electronic recycling. Hits 106’s live broadcast added an extra layer of excitement to the event, with entertaining music, engaging discussions, and fun giveaways throughout the day! Overall, our Kia for a Cause event was a testament to the power of collective action and community spirit. Together, we demonstrated our commitment to sustainability and made a tangible difference in protecting our planet.

Hook A Hero Foundation Clay Shoot

Kia of Wesley Chapel proudly sponsored a station once again at the the Hook-A-Hero Foundation Clay Shoot! Our team did a great job representing us!! Hook A Hero’s commitment to the first responder community is truly commendable. We truly appreciate their dedication to making a positive impact!

Celebrate Birthdays Event

It warms our hearts to express our deepest gratitude to each one of you for coming together and making Najir’s 6th birthday an unforgettable and truly special day.

We came together with Celebrate Birthdays, a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that every foster child and all children, regardless of personal or financial circumstances, has the opportunity to celebrate their birthday and receive a present.

Hits 106 set the stage with upbeat rhythms while Priceless Inflatables LLC inflated the fun. Painted Cheeks transformed giggles into masterpieces, and the Bay Area Renaissance Festival sprinkled a little extra fairy dust on our festivities with free tickets for doners.

We’d also like to thank Bubba’s 33 for providing pizza and a special gift for Najir, as we all as Bosco’s Italian To Go for donating gift certificates.

The outpouring of support and unbelievable donations received today was overwhelming. It could not have been a more beautiful moment, and Najir’s radiant smile captured the essence of the day.

We’re so thankful to our community and friends for helping make the day a success!

Toys for Tots Kickoff

On Saturday, Dec 2nd we had the pleasure of hosting the Toys for Tots Kick-Off Event in collaboration with the incredible Hits 106 radio station.

The atmosphere was filled with festive cheer and the spirit of giving. Together, we kicked off the holiday season in the most heartwarming way possible – by making a difference in the lives of children in need.

🎶 Hits 106 brought the energy with fantastic music, creating a lively and joyous atmosphere! From our friends with the Pasco Young Marines to the Star Wars crew (Darth Vader of Springhill), and the Krew De Forte Firetruck team it was a day full of smiles and laughter. Families and friends came together to share in the spirit of generosity, bringing along new, unwrapped toys to contribute to the Toys for Tots drive.

It was not just an event; it was a celebration of community, kindness, and the true meaning of the holiday season.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated, donated, and helped make this event a tremendous success. Your generosity will surely make a lasting impact on the lives of children during the holidays.

Let’s cherish the memories we created together and look forward to more moments of giving, love, and community spirit in the future. Thank you, Hits 106, and thank you to our incredible Kia of Wesley Chapel community!

Veterans Food Drive

During our 4th Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Food Drive, the Kia of Wesley Chapel team joined forces with our local community, resulting in enough donations to assemble more than 150 Thanksgiving baskets for local veterans! Over the past four years, our food drive has made a significant impact on numerous veterans, and our partnership with The Stano Foundation and Veteran’s Depot Inc. has brought immense joy to us all. We are so proud to have been apart of contributing to the joy of the holiday season for these individuals!

Hauntingly Good Times

On Friday, October 20th Kia of Wesley Chapel hosted a spooktacular event, featuring the eerie yet exciting return of the Frozen Stiffs Ice Cream Hearse. This captivating 1967 hearse, transformed into a novelty ice cream truck with a casket freezer and side service window, created a chilling yet delightful atmosphere. The event offered an opportunity to capture some memorable Halloween moments with friends and family. It was a fang-tastic time!

Click Here:https://www.frozenstiffs.com/ to learn more about the Frozen Stiffs Ice Cream Hearse.

Habitat for Humanity Build Day

Our team of volunteers worked on 1 of 9 homes being built for families in need. Nestled in the heart of Dade City, Florida, The Cove neighborhood is a shining testament to the transformative power of Habitat for Humanity. Through collective efforts, we are building a vibrant community where families can flourish and dreams take flight. With affordable homeownership at its core, The Cove provides a safe and nurturing environment for families to thrive.

Habitat for Humanity in East & Central Pasco was founded in 1994 and has built over 153 homes right here in Dade City, Zephyrhills, Land O Lakes, Wesley Chapel, and Lachoochee.

For more information visit:habitatpasco.org

Kia For A Cause

Kia of Wesley Chapel is your community’s Kia dealership for a reason. We were proud to host our “Kia for Cause” initiative in early August featuring Redeeming Love Foster Closet and Got Sneakers! Got Sneakers operates a recycling program that donates up to $7 per pair of used sneakers – the funds raised benefit the Redeeming Love Foster Closet, which supports foster parents by providing them with all necessary supplies when they welcome a new child.

Wesley Chapel High School Sponsorship

We are proud to serve our community in many different ways. But most of all, we are proud to serve local youth and education. That’s why we’re the official sponsor of Wesley Chapel High School’s football program. Go Wildcats!

Rescue Adoption Event

On July 8th, Kia of Wesley Chapel held our annual Southern States Bully Rescue adoption event! As always, we had an amazing turnout and many adoption applications were put in for the sweet fur-babies! Our local pet adoption events help nonprofits such as Southern States Bully Rescue bring awareness to their cause and bring attention to their social media pages. This, in turn, helps these sweet pups get adopted instead of living their lives in rescue or worse.

Their mission statement is they can change the world one dog at a time, and it is showing every single day in all that they do. You can get more info about them at https://www.southernstatesbullyrescue.org/about.

Pet Fest

Kia of Wesley Chapel hosted Pet Fest with Hits 106, and it was a great success! The Humane society of Pasco County was very happy with the turn out – looks like 2 of the 8 pups on site were adopted out! We set up near the road, so they had great exposure to 54! All around a wonderful day. Thank you to anyone that donated pet supplies, much appreciated! Thank you to Luis for doing another great live radio interview!

Marjorie’s Hope

On May 20th , Kia of Wesley Chapel partnered with Hits 106 out with once again for “Kia for a Cause”. This month’s Cause was Marjorie’s Hope and we were able to host a donation drive as well as an opportunity to donate for a chance to win an e-Bike!

Marjorie’s Hope is all about giving hope to children. This is accomplished through their Back-to-School and Clothes Donation program, as well as their amazing Cinderella Closet for students who need formal wear for proms or other dances. Students are able to select from a wide variety of Homecoming or Prom dresses, try them on and take one home to keep, completely free of charge. There is always an ongoing need for these items, especially as Marjorie’s Hope continues to grow to this side of Pasco county, so we invite you to donate to this amazing cause!

Dream Builders

Kia of Wesley Chapel so graciously donated to the Dream Builders Gala and Silent auction to benefit the kids in Haiti. This year’s event was more important than ever because Haiti is going thru a huge crisis with gangs and violence taking over the urban areas and making it nearly impossible for food and supplies to make it to the areas that need it most. Currently no one can travel there but Schools for Haiti is still able with feet already on the ground open a new school this year as well as continue to support and help the kids of Haiti thrive under unimaginable circumstances.

This video is a glimpse inside what Gil Ballie and his team at Schools for Haiti Has done and will continue to do.

Schools for Haiti

Schools for Haiti, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was founded by Bonnie and Gil Bailie from Tampa, Florida in 2006, opening the first school with 12 students. Your support has allowed us to provide a Christ-centered education to approximately 2,000 students in 10 schools and serve over 400,000 hot meals throughout the school year. We also support two orphanages and are preparing to launch our first trade school.

It is our hope that more people will become involved and support our schools as we continue to educate and feed the children of Haiti. We firmly believe that we are making a difference in the lives of students who will make a difference in the future of Haiti.

Kia of Wesley Chapel was honored to be able to donate backpacks and school supplies to Schools For Haiti.

“Schools for Haiti operates to help the children of Haiti. They now support approximately 2,000 children in ten schools and a kindergarten. Many of these children live in make-shift houses and come to school hungry each day. Their mission addresses their most vital needs and provides hope for a better future.”

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