You Drive They Thrive: Dayton Humane Society

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We're Doing It Again!

Our two-month long donation drive to raise money for the Humane Society is happening once again. With your help and lots of new vehicle test drives, we are hoping to raise another $10,000 to help our furry friends at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton in 2025!

Through our partnership with Ally Bank, the money from the You Drive They Thrive campaign will directly help provide medical care, nourishing food, and ultimately forever homes to so many homeless animals in the Miami Valley.

A Few Words from Jay Schmitt

"As someone who personally has adopted two wonderful cats from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton I have witnessed first-hand the impact this organization has on the people and pets in our community."

"It is always such an honor to work with them on this campaign. Thanks to the support of our community who came out to test drive cars at our eight dealerships we are proud to provide this donation to further the Humane Society of Greater Dayton's mission and lifesaving work."

"This marks our seventh year of giving back to the amazing Humane Society of Greater Dayton, and we couldn't be more excited to continue this tradition. Over the years, we've raised $70,000 to help homeless animals in our community through this initiative, and with every test drive, we can make an even bigger impact this year!"

A Message from the Humane Society

"Each year, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton welcomes thousands of animals in need, yet many people don't realize we rely solely on donations to fund our programs and services," said Brian Weltge, President & CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. 

"The 'You Drive, They Thrive' campaign and our incredible partnership with Jeff Schmitt Auto Group are vital to our mission. Thanks to generous advocates like Jay and his team, we can provide medical care, find loving homes, and protect animals from neglect. We're honored to continue this partnership and deeply appreciate their ongoing dedication to helping animals in the Miami Valley."

$50 Drive for the Humane Society of Greater Dayton

The Jeff Schmitt Auto Group is thrilled to announce that the "You Drive, They Thrive" campaign is back for its seventh consecutive year! In partnership with Ally, this annual initiative continues to support the Humane Society of Greater Dayton by donating $50 for every test drive taken at any of the eight Jeff Schmitt Auto Group locations.

The campaign will run from March 1st through April 30th, 2025.

Help Us Make an Impact in the Dayton Community

We've raised $70,000 over the last 7 years through this campaign and we're looking forward to making it $80,000 this year! We invite everyone to come and take a test drive and help us support a great local charity.

To be eligible, all test drives must take place at one of these eight Jeff Schmitt Auto Group dealership locations:

Some high-performance vehicles may be excluded from test drives. Must have a valid driver's license and full coverage insurance. Maximum donation $10,000. Valid 3/1/2025 - 4/30/2025. See dealer for details.

About the Humane Society of Greater Dayton

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton, a no-kill shelter, has been the Miami Valley's leading animal welfare organization since 1902. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, they receive no government funding and rely on donations from individuals, businesses, and grants to operate. They are not affiliated with any other local, state, or national animal welfare organizations. To learn more, visit hsdayton.org.