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AAA Central Penn has a proud tradition of supporting local non-profit organizations that have a positive community impact.  In fact, commitment to the community is one of our basic beliefs that guide our efforts to meet the needs of members and the communities we serve.   

View a list of upcoming AAA Cares Volunteer Events on our Events Webpage.

AAA Cares - Something Bigger

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Car Seat Safety Checks

AAA Central Penn has certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST) in our branch locations. This service is available to anyone, member or non-member, during regular office hours at no charge. Trained technicians will teach you how to install and adjust your car seat correctly.

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Help Bring Comfort to Local Foster Children

Make a difference in a child's life! For the month of October, we're collecting donations to fill duffel bags with essential comfort and personal care items for children in our local foster care system. Your contribution can provide a sense of dignity and normalcy during a challenging time.

Food Bank - Mother and Child

Fighting Hunger in Central PA

Please join AAA Cares to help our neighbors that are still suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic.  You can help by joining AAA Cares at an upcoming Volunteer Event or donating to the AAA Cares Virtual Food Drive to support the local food banks.

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Local Branch Initiatives

AAA Central Penn works hard to support nonprofits that serve the greater central PA area, but we also encourage our branches to coordinate with smaller organizations that serve more localized needs. Find out how you can lend a hand through AAA Cares.

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CommunityAid Partnership

AAA Central Penn is proud to partner with CommunityAid.  CommunityAid helps our neighbors by creating quality jobs, offering an affordable shopping experience, and supporting non-profit partners serving our local community. Donation carts accepting clothes and shoes for CommunityAid are located inside our Harrisburg, Camp Hill, and Lancaster AAA branches.

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AAA Cares is Teaming Up with Caitlin’s Smiles

For the 5th year in a row, AAA Central Penn is providing materials to complete 5,000 more Coping Kits in 2024, and we need your help!  These kits designed by Caitlin's Smiles are filled with fun activities to keep kids occupied during their stay at local hospitals.

Liz with Mannie at PCAR

Support Your Local Animal Shelter at AAA!

May is National Pet Month brought to you by AAA Pet Insurance! Stop by your local AAA Central Penn branch to show your support of our animal shelters.  We are collecting donations at all ten branches and coordinating volunteer groups at local shelters. While you're there, don't forget your Thank You Gift for your participation! AAA Cares will donate $2 to an animal shelter in your area for each new member that joins AAA Central Penn in May. Gift someone a membership today! Click below for more information and a list of the top-needed items.

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AAA Backpack Program

The AAA Cares Annual Backpack Program is designed to help children in our communities that need support getting off to a good start.  AAA Cares wants to make sure each child has what they need to be successful on their very important first day of school.

Other Community Involvement

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Toys for Tots

Each year we collect Toys for Tots at all 11 AAA Central Penn branches.

Luggage Drive Outside Group

Luggage Drive

AAA Central Penn also collects gently used luggage and distributes them to local charities that have a need for them.

Chasing Down Hunger Group

Chasing Down Hunger

Employees at the AAA branch in Centerville collected food to support Chase Schattgen and his local charity, Chasing Down Hunger.

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Blood Drives

Did you know that every 2 seconds someone needs a blood transfusion?  It’s true, and 1 pint of blood can save 3 lives!  AAA Central Penn hosts community blood drives to support the Central PA Blood Bank.

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CarFit Events

CarFit is an interactive, educational program that teaches participants how to make their personal vehicle “fit” them to increase safety and mobility when they hit the road.  The events are free and confidential.

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Handmade Blanket Drive

Calling all knitters, crocheters, and quilters: AAA Central Penn branches collect handmade blankets for local hospitals.  Lap quilts and afghans should be approximately 36"x36" and baby blankets should be smaller.

AAA Central Penn Donates Children’s Books to Local Libraries

KeeKee's Big Adventures in Athens, Greece

KeeKee's Big Adventures in Athens, Greece

2024 Book Donation_Dauphin County Library System

Doni Lee Spiegel donating books to Dwana Pinchock with the Dauphin County Library Systems

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Marcus Alfonso-Blymire dropping off donated books at the Lancaster Public Library

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Cassie Allia donating books to the Lititz Public Library

2024 Book Donation_Lebanon County Library

Kristi Brown donating a book to Michelle Hawk at the Lebanon Community Library

2024 Book Donation_Bosler Memorial Library

Audrey Roy donating a book to Molly Shane at the Bosler Memorial Library

2024 Book Donation_Huntingdon County Library

Monica Booher donating a book to Kaitlynn at the Huntingdon County Library

2024 Book Donation_Kishacoquilla Library

Mary Wernett donating a book to the Kishacoquilla Library

2024 Book Donation_Lower Dauphin Communities that Care Mobile Library

Dan Mahler and Doni Lee Spiegel with Angela Durantine and Madeleine Bowman with a presentaion check supporting the summer reading program for the Lower Dauphin Communities that Care Mobile Library

2024 Book Donation_Lower Dauphin Communities that Care Mobile Library

Lower Dauphin Communities that Care Mobile Library

AAA Central Penn Attends Community Events

2023 National Night Out in Camp HIll

2023 National Night Out

2023 Shred Event in Lemoyne

2023 Shred Event in Lemoyne

2023 Luggage Drive

2023 Luggage Drive

2022 Barnstormers Game

Lancaster Barnstormers Baseball Game

AAA Shred Event 2022 Lancaster

AAA Shred Event

2022 HIA Battery Testing

AAA Event at HIA

2021 HIA Shred

AAA Shred Event at HIA

2024 LancPride

2024 LancPride

06.07.24 Water Street Mission at Teen Haven

Water Street Mission at Teen Haven 6/7/2024

2024 Lancaster Shred

2024 Lancaster Shred

Womens Expo 2024

Womens Expo 2024

For more information

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Events

For a list of current Events at AAA Central Penn - including volunteer efforts throughout the community, please visit our Events Page.

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