Community Partners

Congratulations to Mary, our St. Vincent's Academy, 2024 Amazing Shake Champion! In yesterday's final round, Mary showed exceptional professionalism and poise, staying cool and collected under pressure during challenging role-playing scenarios. Her ability to handle tough conversations with confidence truly set her apart.

Revving up career dreams! Vaden Automotive's recruiter, Lauren Mosley, visited Hesse K-8 School for their Career Day, giving 8th graders a glimpse into the many exciting opportunities in the automotive industry. From sales to service and everything in between, the road to success starts here!

#VadenCares #CareerDay #DrivenForSuccess

Car Buying 101 is in session! Today, students from St. Vincent's Academy, Savannah, GA joined us for a special Lunch & Learn session. Neal Wilson (General Manager), David Jung (Sales Manager), and Kean Williams (Sales Professional) shared expert insights on everything you need to know when buying your first car. From budgeting to financing, they covered it all to help these students hit the road with confidence!

Big Wheels, Big Dreams for the Beaufort Elementary School Seagulls! Vaden of Beaufort rolled up to Career Day in serious style—with a 2025 HUMMER EV! Students at Beaufort Elementary got an up-close look at this all-electric powerhouse while learning about the future of driving and the many career paths in the automotive world.

We kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week with a heartfelt lunch at Pooler Elementary! Our team connected with educators over Chick-fil-A, shared conversations about how we can continue to support them, and handed out complimentary oil change cards as a small token of gratitude.

XCEL Summer Skills Camp Recap

Dan Vaden Chevrolet was honored to support the XCEL Summer Skills Camp in Chatham County, Bryan County, and Effingham County, a program dedicated to building leadership and real-world skills in local youth.

We're grateful to be part of this initiative and proud to support programs that inspire and equip future leaders across our community.

TailGate Like a Cadet

We were excited to announce Ally Burke as the winner of our Tailgate Like a Cadet Giveaway! Ally took home the ultimate tailgate package, including a cooler, portable grill, Bluetooth speaker, free oil change, and a grocery gift card.

This giveaway was proudly sponsored by Dan Vaden Chevrolet, and we thank Benedictine Military School for partnering with us, as well as everyone who participated.

Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club Check Presentation

We were thrilled to see our owner, Jane Vaden Thacher, making meaningful strides at the recent Meet & Greet with the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Clubs and the Genesis Inspiration Foundation. As one of the newest members of the Genesis Inspiration Foundation Board of Directors, Jane presented a check in support of the impactful arts programs at Frank Callen.

Her commitment to community investment was highlighted throughout the event, alongside Walter Dawson, Regional Director of the Genesis Southern Region, and Mark Lindsay, CEO of the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club.

The gathering showcased the power of partnership and the positive influence it can have on youth and the broader community.

Genesis STEAM Program at MRHS

From concept to creation, students recently explored the world of product development and cutting-edge automotive technology before putting their imaginations to work by sketching future mobility vehicles.

Our team from Genesis of Hilton Head was proud to join the experience, helping spark fresh ideas and encouraging bold, creative thinking about what transportation could look like in the years ahead.

Pooler Elementary's Sensory Garden

This morning, our team refreshed the Bulldog Sensory Garden at Pooler Elementary. We were grateful to the faculty for welcoming us and allowing us to contribute to such a meaningful space.

We're proud to invest in growth, relationships, and our community through initiatives that make a lasting impact for students.

GIES Courtyard Beautification

Our CDJR Brunswick team kicked off the week at Golden Isles Elementary, where they helped add fresh updates and a little extra "sparkle" to the school's courtyard. It was a great opportunity to support a local campus and connect with the dedicated educators who make a difference every day.

We were proud to invest in our community and partner with schools that inspire and uplift local students.

Shark Tank Assembly

Dan Vaden Chevrolet was proud to take part in St. Vincent's Academy's "Shark Tank" Assembly, where students showcased impressive start-up ideas and entrepreneurial creativity. Two standout presenters earned $100 gift cards to help build their business-casual wardrobe.

We're honored to support young women as they develop real-world skills, confidence, and leadership for the future.

Hesse Elementary Book Vending Machine

It was an exciting day at Hesse Elementary as Jack Thacher presented a $5,000 check on behalf of Vaden Nissan of Savannah in support of the school's book vending machine program. This donation will help fill the book machine we sponsored with even more books, giving students greater access to fun, engaging, and enriching reading opportunities.

We are grateful for the partnership and proud to continue investing in literacy and local students.

Growing together with Beaufort Elementary School Seagulls!

The Vaden of Beaufort team recently rolled up their sleeves to help build a beautiful garden at Beaufort Elementary. We're super excited to begin our new relationship with the amazing students and staff. Stay tuned for more to come!

#VadenCares #CommunityPartnership #GreenThumb

We love our teachers at Whale Branch Elementary School and what better way to show some LOVE on Valentine's Day than by giving away some well-deserved gift cards to teachers who are doing above and beyond. Thank you, Principal Marva Neal, for all you do to motivate your staff throughout the school year.

Today, the St. Vincent's Academy, Savannah, GA senior class had one final Car Care Basics session before they graduate this Spring and hit the road! Students dived into a few essentials of car maintenance, learning how to safely jump-start a car battery and the importance of understanding engine fluids. Thank you to Xcel Strategies Inc for providing hands-on experience that these seniors will surely put to use on the road ahead!

Today we are showing the LOVE to the teachers and staff at Hesse School! For Valentine's Day we transformed a classroom into an all-day "Relaxation Room" complete with sweet treats, soothing tunes, candles, and mini massages! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and hard work. You deserve all the love and relaxation today!

The senior class from St. Vincent's Academy, Savannah, GA took learning out of the classroom and into the showroom this week!

Students dove deep into the world of car buying with a personal finance twist. They grilled us with questions about down payments, credit scores, and interest rates - all essential aspects of smart car purchasing.

Thank you May River High School for the invitation to participate at your "SHARK SUMMIT" on March 25th. As Vaden Hilton Head's Community Partner, we were pleased to send our very own MRHS Alum, Valentina Ramirez. She spoke to 9th Grade scholars about how to be successful in Automotive Sales. As all students begin exploring alternative career paths to life after high school, we are eager to help share our expertise and provide counsel on how to navigate the waters especially when it comes to our beloved "SHARKS"...that's the Vaden Way!

Oh, the places we'll go, with books in tow, To Hesse K-8 School, where the smiles are aglow! With books in their hands and grins oh, so wide, Our volunteers took the kids on a magical literary ride. Dr. Seuss would be proud, for the spirit they bring, Filling young hearts with the joy of reading!

#readacrossamerica

THANK YOU to our amazing First Responders for bringing their vehicles and invaluable lessons to students at Whale Branch Elementary School. From fire trucks to police cars, to ambulances and boats, our students got an up-close look at the vehicles that help keep our community safe every day

But beyond the shiny exteriors and flashing lights, our dedicated First Responders took the time to have meaningful conversations with each grade level about crucial safety tips and procedures.

What an incredible end of school year celebration at Hesse K8 PTA's FUN DAY! The stormy weather may have sent us indoors, but we didn't let it rain on our parade Our team had a blast hosting the game stations, handing out popsicles, seeing the smiles and hearing the laughter from students from kindergarten to 8th grade. Enjoy your summer, Hesse students and staff!

We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that the Classic Car & Truck Club of Beaufort presented their scholarship award letter to Joshua Arteaga Garduno at the May River High School awards ceremony. A few of Joshua's proud coworkers were there to cheer him on and celebrate this significant achievement.

We were more than honored to be a part of the amazing Summer Skills Camp that was put on by Xcel this past week. The kids were able to learn some very helpful life skills in automotive and carpentry that they can carry as they move forward in their lives!

Preparation for back-to-school starts NOW for our friends at Hesse K-8 School, so we stopped by to help them fuel up and power through their first day back. With a new school year comes new opportunities and challenges, and we're wishing the teachers, faculty, and staff all the success in the world!

We're proud to work alongside Walmart #1383, led by Store Manager Mike Masaryk, and the unwavering dedication of our First Responders from the Burton Fire District, MCAS Beaufort SC, and Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Our community is coming together, one school at a time!

We had the pleasure of joining forces with St. Vincent's Academy, Savannah, GA to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs! Our CFO, Robin Barber, visited the Economics class to present on the fundamentals of creating a startup budget – a crucial first step for any aspiring business owner.

We had the BEST time at Pooler Elementary, celebrating as students were recognized for growing as leaders in the classroom! These hard-working students were awarded with tokens for their book vending machine! Watching their faces light up as they picked out books to call their very own was truly heartwarming.