Since 1990, when long-time Galaxy Motors owner Phil Dagger bought Galaxy鈥檚 first location, it has grown to become Vancouver Island鈥檚 largest independent, family-owned dealerships.
Alongside that growth, they built a tradition of community support established by Dagger, who passed away in 2021.
鈥淪upporting the communities we serve was extremely important to Phil,鈥� says his niece, Amy Jones, Chief Administrative Officer at Galaxy. 鈥淭o show his appreciation for the support from the communities over the years, he initiated a lot of different efforts, like monthly charitable campaigns, sports team sponsorships and food drives.
鈥淟iterally every month, $3,000 to $7,000 goes out to different organizations like the Heart & Stroke Foundation and Big Brothers and Sisters.鈥�
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The team at joined the other locations in carrying on this tradition by joining in February鈥檚 鈥淲all of Hearts鈥� for the . Customers wrote their names on pink heart cut-outs that were placed on the walls of the dealership. In addition to washing the dealerships in a sea of pink, the Island locations raised $4,700 in donations!
鈥淭he 鈥榃all of Hearts鈥� was a great way for us to involve our customers in supporting the community,鈥� Jones says.
Galaxy Motors Courtenay also supports the Comox Valley Transition Society鈥檚 Lilli House, a safe place for women and children fleeing abuse.
鈥淟ast December our Courtenay location surprised two local families by 鈥榓dopting鈥� them for the holidays,鈥� Jones says. 鈥淭he team purchased food and gifts for them, and gave them gift certificates to buy fresh food for Christmas dinner, which was really special!鈥�
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In July 2022, the Galaxy Motors group also raised money for local animal charities, with the Courtenay location support , an organization that rescues and re-homes cats and kittens born outdoors in the Comox Valley.
鈥淭he team at the Courtenay location chose to support Kitty Cat Pals simply because it鈥檚 a cause that鈥檚 near and dear to their hearts,鈥� Jones says.
Family-owned and operated, Galaxy Motors has been serving Vancouver Island for 33 years, with seven automotive and RV locations from Colwood to Courtenay, each doing their part to support the communities that support them.
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