For more than 50 years, Penske has been a company that takes pride in helping others move ahead, and we couldn't do it without the generous efforts of our associates and customers.
Across the country and around the world, our team of passionate and hardworking people have offered their time, effort and resources to their communities. Some of it is visible, but much goes on quietly behind the scenes – and we wanted to bring some of them to light.
Over the last year, we produced the video below to capture a handful of the admirable and inspiring things our associates and customers do. Recently, we shared this piece with our associates across the organization to show just how much of an impact they have on the communities they serve.
This video is a small sample of how we truly are people helping people move ahead. Together, we can all make a difference.
Penske Transportation Solutions, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Truck Rental, Penske Used Trucks, and Penske Logistics are committed to community service and volunteerism.
Pictured above are Penske associates helping distribute 550 new backpacks filled with school supplies for students in Reading, Pennsylvania, last August.
By "Move Ahead" Staff
Pictured left to right is Josh Weaver, Brian Rail and Kimberly Lawson.
Pictured to the right of Santa is Penske associate Heather Bing and the local fire department.
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Associates helped seven families – with 15 kids – decorate cupcakes.
Jeff Bowers, a Penske maintenance supervisor, said that the best part was seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces.
From left: Anthony Bennett, Branch Service Manager, Atlanta South – Jonesboro; Marcus Werren, PL General Manager – Southeast; Niamani Knight, S.T.R.E.A.M. Kids Expo Program Founder; Tony DeSoto, PL Strategic Account Executive
From left: Malesia Dunn, PPG Executive Director, PPG Foundation & Global Corporate Social Responsibility; Tony DeSoto, PL Strategic Account Executive; Don Donatelli, PPG Director, Logistics & Distribution
Smith (pictured right) admitted that at first, he wasn’t 100% sure what an HOA did, but he soon learned. He would go on to spend the first couple of months learning how his board operated and what his role was.
One of the things Smith enjoys most about being HOA president is helping organize several community family events. The smiles on the kids’ faces is what he says keeps him doing it every year.
Team members Kyle Hahn (captain), Tim Shain, Keenan Bowman, Andrew Christensen, Mitchell Wessel (pictured, from left) all had cheers coming from the spectators — including a large cheering section filled with Penske associates, according to Matt Reinke, Louisville East district rental manager.
Pictured from left to right are Penske associates Ashton Jacobs, Bryce Brimmer, Matt O'Connor, Matt Schank and Clayton Dick.
Wisconsin associates estimate that the total collection weighs 30 pounds.
Pictured from front to back are Penske associates Colleen Walters, Alicia Ward, Ryan Burnson, Zach Singraber and James Koplinski.
Pictured is Penske associate James Cloonan.
Pictured is Penske associate Gabe Shotts.
The partnership is the first for Penske, with corporate offices in suburban Reading, and Habitat, a non-profit and a 
Habitat’s philosophy is to provide a helping-hand to home ownership. Families vying for a Habitat home must perform 300 hours of “sweat equity” as part of the qualification requirements to be able to purchase a Habitat home.