Larry H. Miller Dealerships said that its employees and 89 of its vendors and business partners raised a record $500,000 for charity through the recent Larry H. Miller Dealerships Golf Classic.

The group presented a check for that amount to Larry H. Miller Charities, which is the philanthropic arm of its parent company.

“The funds raised at the 2021 Larry H. Miller Dealerships Golf Classic will be distributed to charities in the seven states where the group does business,” Larry H. Miller Charities president Don Stirling said in a news release.

“These vital charitable contributions into local communities will focus on programs that serve women and children with an emphasis on health and education,” Stirling said. “These funds alone will help dozens and dozens of nonprofit organizations at a time when the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge women and children everywhere.

“The charitable spirit of our dealerships and their partners, as evidenced by the amount of money raised, is both moving and inspiring. We are so grateful!”

This was the 10th annual golf classic for the group. More than $2.4 million for Larry H. Miller Charities through the tournament over the years.

Georgia dealership provides free oil changes for educators

In another philanthropic effort from the dealership world, Jim Ellis Mazda Marietta in Georgia has rolled out the Essential Car Care program that provides free standard oil changes for educators through the end of next month.

The oil changes are available at the dealership’s service center and are good on most makes and models.

The dealership is also providing teachers, teaching assistants, professors, administrators, coaches and school support staff a car wash with interior cleaning and vehicle inspections.

“We are proud to participate in this program to support the amazing teachers in the Marietta community,” the dealership’s vice president Tracie Maloney said in a news release. “We are happy to have the opportunity to show how much we value and appreciate them.”