Now in its 10th year, the Sparrow Foundation Dapper Dads Challenge & Fashion Show has raised more than $4.1 million in support of the physical and psychological health of women in mid-Michigan. Every year, local community leaders and professionals, who are passionate about supporting women's … [Read more...] about LaFontaine Brings Awareness and Support to Sparrow Foundation’s Dapper Dads 2019
Philanthropy
LaFontaine Rewards Deserving Teachers in Washtenaw County with a New Ride and School Supplies
Now in its third year of supporting Washtenaw County’s “Teacher of the Year” program, LaFontaine Automotive Group is proud to recognize teachers going above and beyond to make a positive impact on the lives of their students. Today, LaFontaine awarded Teacher of the Year, Chip Bennett, from … [Read more...] about LaFontaine Rewards Deserving Teachers in Washtenaw County with a New Ride and School Supplies
U CAN-CER VIVE Valentine’s Day Love Train Delivers Smiles and Support to Children at Hospitals Across Metro Detroit
Valentine’s Day is all about love and giving, and U CAN-CER VIVE delivered just that. Kelley and Ryan LaFontaine, founders of U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation, along with their fellow board and committee members, visited children currently receiving cancer treatment at four local … [Read more...] about U CAN-CER VIVE Valentine’s Day Love Train Delivers Smiles and Support to Children at Hospitals Across Metro Detroit
LaFontaine Subaru Brings “Mobile Meditation Unit” to West Bloomfield High School
High school students are often under many pressures and LaFontaine Subaru is making sure they have an outlet to relax, take a deep breath and reset their minds. “When we heard from the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition on the frightening statistics regarding students feeling suicidal, … [Read more...] about LaFontaine Subaru Brings “Mobile Meditation Unit” to West Bloomfield High School
Two LaFontaine Ford of Birch Run Employees Featured in National “Built Ford Proud” Campaign
LaFontaine Ford of Birch Run proudly hosted members of Ford’s national marketing team a couple weeks ago as they worked on producing new spots for the automaker’s upcoming advertising campaign. LaFontaine employees Kiel Nielsen, senior master technician, and James Pippert, parts manager, were … [Read more...] about Two LaFontaine Ford of Birch Run Employees Featured in National “Built Ford Proud” Campaign
Ryan LaFontaine Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments
Ryan LaFontaine, Chief Operating Officer at LaFontaine Automotive Group, was named one of four regional finalists for the 2019 TIME Dealer of the Year award last week during the annual National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) Conference. “Our entire business is centered around ‘The Family Deal,’ … [Read more...] about Ryan LaFontaine Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments
LaFontaine Partners With Detroit YMCA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Lin Rose YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit 313 515 0880 (cell) Lin.rose@ymcadetroit.org Max Muncey LaFontaine Automotive Group 248 763 6116 (cell) mmuncey@lafontaine.com YMCA Prepares Baskets of Healthy Foods for Thanksgiving LaFontaine Automotive Group … [Read more...] about LaFontaine Partners With Detroit YMCA
Ryan LaFontaine participating in Sparrow Foundation Annual Dapper Dad’s Event
This year, our very own Ryan LaFontaine will be participating in Sparrow Foundation’s 9th Annual Dapper Dad’s Fashion Show! LaFontaine Automotive Group is also the presenting sponsor of the event! From now through June 7th, Ryan will need to collect as many votes as possible in hopes of winning the … [Read more...] about Ryan LaFontaine participating in Sparrow Foundation Annual Dapper Dad’s Event
News from Toyota: Toyota to Provide All Detroit Public School Eighth Graders Free M-Step Prep Field Trips to Michigan Science Center
DETROIT, March 29, 2018 – The Michigan Science Center is partnering with Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) to develop a program that enables all eighth grade students in the district to participate in M-STEP Prep Field Trips for free. The … [Read more...] about News from Toyota: Toyota to Provide All Detroit Public School Eighth Graders Free M-Step Prep Field Trips to Michigan Science Center
“Faith, Family and Friends”
As the glittering crowds flooded into Cobo Center, 2018 North American International Auto Show Chairman Ryan LaFontaine announced that the 2018 Preview raised $5.1 million for eight children’s charities. In a truly heartfelt and emotional address to the over 13,000 attendees at the 2018 NAIAS … [Read more...] about “Faith, Family and Friends”