Community
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. AAA Central Penn has been coordinating group volunteer opportunities since 2001 and began the AAA Cares program in 2019. Since its inception in 2019, AAA Cares has donated over 6,000 hours of community service and more than $350,000 in donations to local nonprofit organizations. Special thanks to our staff and AAA Members for their continued support and showing that AAA truly cares!
View a list of upcoming AAA Cares Volunteer Events on our Events webpage.
AAA Cares – Something Bigger
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.
Fighting Hunger in Central PA
Children, parents, seniors, and veterans in need in central Pennsylvania are working hard to make ends meet. Please join AAA Cares to help our neighbors to put food on the table. You can lend a hand at an upcoming AAA Cares Volunteer Event or donate to the AAA Cares Virtual Food Drive to support the local food banks. 100% of donations go directly to Feeding America to support the local food banks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honoring Those Who Serve
At AAA Central Penn, supporting military members and veterans is a core part of our community mission. We donate devices to Cell Phones for Soldiers, participate annually in Wreaths Across America, help keep pets safe through Military Pet Share, and craft handwritten cards for local VA hospitals. Together, these efforts help us give back to those who have given so much.
AAA Cares is Teaming Up with Caitlin’s Smiles
For the 6th year in a row, AAA Central Penn is providing materials to complete 5,000 Coping Kits in 2025, and we need your help! These kits designed by Caitlin’s Smiles are filled with fun activities and distributed to children facing chronic or life-threating illnesses. AAA Central Penn provides 25% of the coping kits that are distributed to hospitals each year.
Other Community Involvement
Toys for Tots
Each year we collect Toys for Tots at all 10 AAA Central Penn branches.
Luggage Drive
AAA Central Penn also collects gently used luggage and distributes them to local charities that have a need for them.
Stuff the Bus
Each year we collect school supplies at all 10 locations to support the United Way campaign, Stuff the Bus.
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 American Red Cross.
GiGi’s Playhouse Walk
Our AAA Cares Walk Team proudly joined the GiGi’s Playhouse Walk, standing with families and advocates to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome. It’s a morning filled with joy, connection, and community spirit — and we were honored to be part of it.
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.
United Way Day of Caring
Each year, AAA Central Penn proudly fields a volunteer team for United Way’s Day of Caring, supporting three United Way partner organizations across our territory. Our employees roll up their sleeves to strengthen the communities we serve, one project at a time.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
AAA Central Penn is proud to support Big Brothers, Big Sisters through our annual participation in Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Our volunteer bowlers come together at events across the region to raise funds that help provide life‑changing mentorship for children in our hometowns.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
AAA Central Penn is proud to sponsor Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, standing with survivors, families, and advocates in the fight against breast cancer. Our support helps fuel research, patient programs, and hope for those in our communities who need it most.
AAA Central Penn Donates Children’s Books to Local Libraries
KeeKee’s Big Adventure in Athens, Greece
Doni Lee Spiegel donating books to Dwana Pinchock with the Dauphin County Library Systems
Marcus Alfonso-Blymire dropping off donated books at the Lancaster Public Library
Cassie Allia donating books to the Lititz Public Library
Kristi Brown donating a book to Michelle Hawk at the Lebanon Community Library
Audrey Roy donating a book to Molly Shane at the Bosler Memorial Library in Carlisle, PA
Monica Booher donating a book to Kaitlynn at the Huntingdon County Library
Mary Wernett donating a book to the Kishacoquilla Library
Dan Mahler and Doni Lee Spiegel with Angela Durantine and Madeleine Bowman with a presentation check supporting the summer reading program for the Lower Dauphin Communities that Care Mobile Library
Lower Dauphin Communities that Care Mobile Library
Audrey Roy delivering a book to Bosler Memorial Library in Carlisle, PA
Doni Lee Fox delivering books to the Dauphin County Library System
Shelley Derr delivering a book to the Lebanon Community Library
A new book delivered to the Adamstown Library in Lititz
Jen Pennepacker dropping off books at the Mifflin County Library
Community Events
2025 National Night Out
2023 Shred Event in Lemoyne
Lancaster Barnstormers Baseball Game
AAA Shred Event
AAA Event at HIA
AAA Shred Event at HIA
2025 at Juniata College
AAA Gift Basket Winner at Kish Park event
Community event at George Park in Harrisburg
AAA at 2025 Hershey Bears Game
Contact Us For More Information
Events
For a list of current Events at AAA Central Penn, including volunteer efforts throughout the community, please visit our Events page.
