At Kia of Wesley Chapel, we love helping our customers connect with their perfect ride or service their current one. We also have a strong dedication to helping our community through special events.
See a few of our efforts in the projects below. Plus, we do Food Truck Fridays at Kia of Wesley Chapel. We love to support local businesses in our community!
Community Birthday Bash
What an incredible day celebrating Sophia at our Community Birthday Bash! 🎉💜
Seeing our community come together like this is exactly why events like this mean so much. The smiles, the laughter, and the generosity in the room were unforgettable.
A huge THANK YOU to the amazing people who helped make this celebration so special:
- 🍪 Boxer Mom Bakes for the delicious cookies!
- 🎂 Roxy D’lights for the absolutely beautiful and amazing birthday cake!
- 🎈 Ava Bloonz for the stunning balloon display that made everything feel extra festive!
- 💌 Mrs. McDemrott and the InPrep Beta Club for the thoughtful cards, gifts, and for showing up to give back and support Sophia!
- 🎉 Priceless Inflatables for the super cool party setup!!
- 🤩 Lulita’s Sweets for the delicious cupcakes!!
We are also incredibly grateful to our GM, Shawn, for continuing to support these community events and allowing us the space to give back in a meaningful way.
Days like this remind me how lucky we are to be surrounded by such an amazing community!!
Thank you to everyone who came out, celebrated, and helped make Sophia’s birthday one she will never forget. 💕
Hook A Hero Sporting Clays
What a great day supporting an incredible cause!
The team from Kia of Wesley Chapel was proud to participate in the Hook A Hero Sporting Clays event this past weekend at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays. We sponsored a station and had a four-man team made up of members from both our sales and service departments.
Events like this are about more than just friendly competition—they’re about showing up for the people who show up for us every day. Hook A Hero does amazing work supporting first responders, and we were honored to be part of it!!
A special thank you to this year's Station Sponsers:
- Vaughn Brinkley Wealth Strategies Group
- Silvus Technologies - a Motorola Solutions Company
- Propagation Whiskey Bar and Kitchen
- PCF Construction
- Peirano Family Foundation
- DGR Systems
- Kia of Wesley Chapel
- Cabot Brown Real Estate
- Chick-fil-a
- Hernando County Professional Firefighters
Toys For Tots Kickoff
What an amazing event! Our community showed up in the most incredible way, and so many toys were dropped off for local kids who truly need them. We can’t say it enough - thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to everyone who participated and made the day so special.
A huge shoutout to the Young Pasco Marines, Krewe De Forti, Hits106, USA Cheerleaders, and Charles Visalli with Puro Clean for their support and hard work. They all helped make this day unforgettable!!!
Thank you, Alejandra, for all the bikes and toys you brought in, truly amazing work!!
Thank you to the team for participating!!
This is what community is all about - people coming together, giving generously, and lifting each other up.
What a great day!
GTE Financial Family Fun Fest
We had an incredible time this past Saturday at the GTE Financial Family Fun Fest at The Motor Enclave! Our team loved connecting with the community and showcasing three standout models: the Kia Telluride, EV6, and K5 GT.
If you entered to win the bike giveaway at our booth, stay tuned-we’ll be drawing the winner this week!
It was an exciting day of family fun, great conversations, and celebrating our amazing local community!
Kia for a Cause: Salute to Service
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, October 18th for our Kia for a Cause: Salute to Service event at the dealership!
Your generosity and spirit helped us collect much-needed snacks and toiletry items for our deployed service members-and together, we made a meaningful impact.
🎉 Event Highlights Recap:
- Instant prizes at the Spin the Wheel with HITS106 radio!
- Smiles at the Patriotic Photo Booth-a BIG thank-you to Mike Caporaso for donating his time and resources!
- Fun and pride at the Kids Mini Boot Camp, where young cadets earned badges and prizes!
- Lots of items collected for the Central Florida USO!
We’re proud to be part of a community that comes together to support those who serve.
If you missed the event but would still like to contribute, I can connect you with my community partner at our local USO!
A special message from the Central Florida USO:
🎉 What an incredible day! 🌟
A huge THANK-YOU to Kia of Wesley Chapel and 106 The Hits for hosting such a fantastic event benefiting the USO of Central Florida! Your generosity and support made a difference for our troops.
Big THANK-YOU to Atlanta and Emily Brun for hosting this event!
We loved seeing so many of you stop by, donate snacks, and learn more about the amazing work the USO does for our service members.
Together, we can show our troops just how much we appreciate them! 🙌
Let’s keep the momentum going!
Back-to-School Bash
What an unforgettable day at our Back-to-School Bash!
Thank you for helping make this event such a huge success! The excitement was real-we had a line forming at 10:30 AM, and families were ready to kick off the school year with everything they needed. That kind of turnout reminds us just how strong and connected this community truly is, and how much a part of our local community we are!
We’re so proud to be part of a place that comes together to support local families. Giving back is what it’s all about-and the Kia of Wesley Chapel team showed up in the best way! A quick thank-you to Ray and Israel for keeping the parking lot flowing, and to Eddie for jumping at the chance to be on the radio and representing Kia of Wesley Chapel so well.
Thank you to these incredible community partners who helped make the day extra special:
A big thank-you to the Wesley Chapel Elks Lodge for running the book tent and helping kids pick out their free reads from The Book Shack!!
We have amazing community partners!!
We were able to give away:
- ✅ 250 Backpacks
- ✅ Tons of school supplies for families in need
- ✅ 150 Hot dogs
- ✅ 75 Cups of ice cream
Most importantly, thank you, Shawn, for encouraging us to connect with our local community and do these amazing events that allow us to not only give back but stay at the top of our community's minds as The Hometown Kia Dealership! This is what community looks like-and we’re beyond thankful to be part of it. Here’s to lifting each other up and making a difference together!
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 your and the community's 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 it with our local 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 on October 5th, 2024! Organizations like the USF Alumni Association are only successful in part by building community partnerships 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 through 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 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 PuroClean. 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 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, have 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 donors.
We'd also like to thank Bubba's 33 for providing pizza and a special gift for Najir, as well 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, December 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 Veterans Depot Inc. has brought immense joy to us all. We are so proud to have been a part 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: 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: www.habitatpasco.org
Kia for s Cause
Kia of Wesley Chapel is your community's Kia dealership for a reason. We were proud to host our "Kia for a 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 submitted for the sweet fur babies! Our local pet adoption events help nonprofits such as Southern States Bully Rescue draw 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 that they can change the world one dog at a time, and it shows every single day in all that they do. You can get more info about them at 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 turnout-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 everyone who 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 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 into this side of Pasco county, so we invite you to donate to this amazing cause!
Dream Builders
Kia of Wesley Chapel 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-already having feet on the ground-was still able to 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 have 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."
Hats and Hope for Haiti
At Kia of Wesley Chapel, we believe in driving more than just cars-we believe in driving positive change in our communities and beyond, thanks to our generous General Manager!
This past Saturday, we had the incredible honor of attending the Hats & Hope for Haiti “Derby-Themed” Gala, benefiting Schools for Haiti! It was a powerful evening filled with inspiration, heart, and a shared mission to uplift children through education.
Schools for Haiti currently serves over 2,100 students across 10 schools and a kindergarten - providing not only education, but daily meals, stability, and a sense of hope. These kids arrive each day ready to learn and grow, and we’re proud to support such a meaningful cause.
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