We love our Mankato area community! We have been an active leader amongst a wide range of organizations supporting education, sporting groups, church, benefits and non-profit types.
Do you have an event or organization you would like us to consider?
Please contact Brian Taylor - briantaylor@mankatomotors.com - The earlier you can get us the details the better.
Our Vision at Mankato Motors "to be so effective we are able to be helpful to others"
May 2018
American Red Cross Blood Drive
We hosted our annual Mankato Motors Red Cross Blood Drive with another strong turnout. For each person who signed up and donated blood, we gave them a FREE Regular Oil Change certificate.
January 2018
Anthony Ford Pond Hockey Classic
Mankato Motors is the title sponsor for this years AF99 Pond Hockey Classic.
September 2017
Mankato East/West Jug Game
Mankato Motors purchased hundred's of dollars in FREE admissions for random fans of the Annual East/West Football game at Blakeslee Field.
August 2017
Marystown Fall Church Festival
June 2017
Habitat for Humanity Southern MN Chapter
Mankato Motors donated $100.00 for every new and used vehicle sale for the month to the Habitat for Humanity Southern MN Chapter. We are excited and honored to help this great group.
May 2017
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Mankato Motors had our annual Blood Drive on May 12th, 2016. In addition the donation of blood, we gave everyone a FREE regular oil change certificate. We had 34 presenting donors this year which represents tying our highest number. We reached 100% of our goal set by the Red Cross. Thanks to all involved!
March 2017
Minnesota Pheasants Inc. Blue Earth County
Mankato Motors donated $100 of every New and Used car sold during the month of March. Mankato Motors presented the Chapter with a check for $23,000 at their banquet on April 7th.
Marystown Festival
August 2016
Marystown Festival
Joel and Lois M accepting their check for $10,000 from Mankato Motors. Mankato Motors was the Grand Prize Donor for the Marystown Church Festival.
May 2016
American Red Cross
23 units were collected at this years Blood Drive and 3 donors were first time donors.
March 2016
American Red Cross
Dale Schmitt, Owner Mankato Motors presents Matt Gill, Major Gifts Officer at American Red Cross with a check. Mankato Motors donated $100 per car sold in the month of March. We also held our annual blood drive last Friday, May 13th. Everyone who donated was presented a Free Regular Oil Change certificate.
Dancing with the Mankato Stars
Mankato Motors was a sponsor of the 2016 Dancing with the Mankato Stars. Watch local celebrities, paired with professional dance partners from Dance Express and colleagues of Dance Express. They will each compete for trophies, awards and the top spot.
This event will raise money for the American Red Cross serving Southwest Minnesota. The American Red Cross alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies through: Disasters Relief; Supporting Military Families; Health and Safety Training and Education; Lifesaving Blood; and Providing Assistance to our International Community.
October 2015
Mankato United Way
Mankato Motors held a kick-off campaign meeting, where all employees were told any donation to the Mankato United Way would be matched 100% by the company.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Affinity Plus Credit Union held a Blood Drive at Mankato Motors for the 2nd time. Mankato Motors has held several Red Cross Blood Drives and when asked by Affinity if they could use our facility - we were honored to help them.
Making Strides - Cancer Walk
Mankato Motors was the headline sponsor for the Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk held at Spring Lake Park in Mankato. The event held Saturday October 15th raised over $30,000.
August 2015
Marystown Church Festival
Mankato Motors donated a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze to the Marystown Church Festival raffle to help the Church raise money. John (pictured) from Shakopee was the lucky winner of the of the raffle.
June 2015
Golf Fundraiser
Mankato Motors participated in the Dean Trauger MSU Golf Classic on June 1st at the Mankato Golf Club and June 4th in the U of M Golf Classic - both benefiting Student Athlete Scholarships for the respective universities.
May 2015
Educare Foundation
Mankato Motors donated a Brand New Chevrolet Cruze to Educare Foundation in Mankato. The annual Educare Spring Benefit was held on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery. Grant awards were announced and educators recognized at the Benefit for the 2015-16 School Year. This donation supports the growth of technology and our youth in education in the Mankato Area Public Schools.
Mankato Motors Blood Drive
Mankato Motors hosted our annual Blood Drive with the NEW American Red Cross Blood Drive Bus. Thanks for everyone involved. We collect a lot of desperately needed blood samples and also handed out FREE regular oil changes to those who donated.
Fall/Winter 2014-2015
Mankato Area Hockey
Mankato
Motors donated $750 to Mankato Area Hockey Association. Mankato Motors
will be proud sponsor of this seasons U14 Girls Hockey Team. Mankato Motors also donated $1000's in fundraising opportunities to the hockey
association.
October 2014
Making Strides Breast Cancer Awareness
Mankato Motors was the Flagship Sponsor for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event on Oct. 11 in Mankato.
Summer 2014
Mankato Area Youth Baseball Association and Mankato Area Girls Fastpitch Association
Mankato Motors generously donated to help Mankato Boys and Girls Baseball and Softball leagues.
May 2014
Red Cross Blood Drive 5th annual
Mankato Motors hosted our 5th Annual Red Cross Blood Drive. Everyone that donated got a FREE regular oil change certificate.
April 2014
Bethany Lutheran College
Dale
Schmitt, Owner presented Daniel Mundahl of Bethany Lutheran College with a
check for $19,700. Each vehicle sold during the month of April
represented $100.00. Bethany will use the money to help build a new
sports complex at the school.
January 2014
10,000 Vehicle
Mankato
Motors presented Mike and Marlene Lavigne of North Mankato with a check
for $10,000.00. Mike and Marlene bought our 10k vehicle since the
inception of Mankato Motors in January 2009.
October 2013 - December 2013
Mankato Area Hockey
Mankato
Motors donated $500 to Mankato Area Hockey Association. Last year
Mankato Motors donated $500 plus equipment and raffle opportunities.
August 2013
Breast Cancer Awareness
May 2013
Red Cross Blood Drive 4th annual
Mankato Motors hosted another successful Red Cross Blood drive exceeding and surpassing our suggested return.
April 2013
YWCA Mankato
Mankato
Motors (Dale Schmitt) Presented members of the Mankato YWCA with a
check for $20,000. Mankato Motors donated $100 for every vehicle sold in
the Month of March.
May 2012
Mankato Motors 3rd Annual Red Cross Blood Drive
Another
great turnout for our Blood Drive held Friday May 18th from 11 - 4. We
had 30 people schedule appointments (the max they could handle for the
day) including 7 1st time donations. Everyone that donated got a FREE
regular oil change in our Mankato Motors Quick Lube. Look for more
information on upcoming Blood Drives or contact Justin Frauendienst
507-625-5641 for more information.
January 2012
South Central College/Mankato Motors
Mankato
Motors proudly donated a New 2012 Chevy Cruze to South Central College
as part of - "The Cruze Project" One car and three SCC programs come
together to provide a real world learning experience. The finished
product is a customized vehicle that showcases the college's programs.
August 2011
Destination Divas
Destination
Divas took part in a 2-day relay (approx 200 miles) from Winona to St.
Paul. The Divas team was made up of 12 Divas, each running 3 legs of the
race. Each leg is approx 3-8 miles in length all varying in difficulty.
The Destination Diva group used a Chevy Suburban from Mankato Motors to
ride, follow, transfer runners and keep cool and comfortable. Congrats
on your 2nd place finish!
May 2011
Mankato Motors 2nd Annual Red Cross Blood Drive
American
Red Cross pulled up the BIG RV and setup shop in front of Mankato
Motors for the day on May 20th. This being our 2nd go around, we were
very happy with the support and turnout. Everyone that donated received a
FREE oil change from Mankato Motors Oil Change Quick Lube.
May/June/July 2011
Eagle Lake Baseball Association
Pat
Adams, Chevy Sales Manager and Justin Frauendienst, Internet Sales
Manager (both residents of Eagle Lake) donate to help coach/organize and
work with area kids from Eagle Lake/Madison Lake and surrounding cities
that participate in Eagle Lake Summer Baseball. In addition to
coaching, both worked hard at re-cutting the field, up keep of the field
and general field maintenance. Eagle Lake Area Baseball starts in May
and the kids from t-ball to High School compete on different age levels
against area kids from Southern MN teams with games 2x a week and
practices all summer long. Mankato Motors also contributes as a company
to Eagle Lake Baseball. If interested in learning more visit http://www.eaglelakemn.com/sub/community-events/
February 2011
Mankato Motors Saint Jude Children's Hospital
Dale
Schmitt (far right) presented a check to St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital for $16400 from Mankato Motors Chevy, Nissan, VW. St. Jude was
our charity of choice for the month of December. Mankato Motors donated
$100 from the sale of every new and used vehicle. 164 vehicles sold
equaled a contribution to be proud of.
January 2011
Veteran's Fundraiser
Mankato Motor Company was proud to help support the Veteran's Fundraiser. For more information on this great event visit the Community Spotlight Page at keyc.com - Video available to view under January 21, 2011 - Wine Tasting & Silent Auction.
Here is a comment we would like to share left by the committee "THANK YOU to Mankato Motors for supporting this veteran's fundraiser with all the copies, as well as temporary storage of silent auction items. We all know how busy a committee chairman can get leading up to a fundraiser like this and I really appreciate the company's support in light of interruptions at work and changes in schedule!" Ivy
Here is a comment we would like to share left by the committee "THANK YOU to Mankato Motors for supporting this veteran's fundraiser with all the copies, as well as temporary storage of silent auction items. We all know how busy a committee chairman can get leading up to a fundraiser like this and I really appreciate the company's support in light of interruptions at work and changes in schedule!" Ivy
Mankato Motors Blood Drive
On
Monday September 20, 2010 we held a blood drive with the American Red
Cross. Every donor received a certificate for a free oil change in our
Quick Lube. The event was very successful and we are planning for more
in the near future. We had 15 first-time donors and many repeat donors.
You can get more information on the American Red Cross by visiting their
website http://southcentralmn.redcross.org/
Pictured L to R: Dawn from American Red Cross; Dale Schmitt, Owner Mankato Motor Company; Michelle from KEYC
October 2010
Mankato Motors Pumpkin Give-Away
We
purchased and gave-away two truck loads of pumpkins as a thank you to
guests, customers, anyone who wanted a Halloween pumpkin. We filled (2)
2011 Chevy Silverado's and had them available during business hours at
the front of our store.
November 2010
ECHO Food Shelf Drive
December 3, 2010...Dale presented a check to the assistant manager of Echo Food Shelf live on Z99 this morning for $11,400 representing $100 for every new and used vehicle sold in the month of November. We are proud to give back to the community.
ECHO Food Shelf Drive
December 3, 2010...Dale presented a check to the assistant manager of Echo Food Shelf live on Z99 this morning for $11,400 representing $100 for every new and used vehicle sold in the month of November. We are proud to give back to the community.
December 2010
St. Jude Children's Hospital
The entire month of December Mankato Motor Company collected $100 for every New and Pre-Owned vehicle sold during the month for a later Saint Jude Children's Hospital Telethon.
Other Groups/Organizations/Events we sponsor:
Various Local Benefits
Dollars for Scholars - We gave a car away and over $8100 in scholarships
Mankato Loyola Catholic Schools MACS Nite
North Mankato Fun Days Parade
Saint Peter 4th of July Parade
Eagle Lake Tator Days
Mankato Area Hockey Association
Eagle Lake Baseball Association
Mankato Area Baseball
St. Peter Area Baseball
Minnesota State University - Mankato
University of Minnesota
4th of July Fireworks in Mankato
Tee it up for the Troops
Miracle League Golf Fundraiser
Echo Food Shelf - $11400
Pheasants Forever
Ducks Unlimited
Turkey Federation
MSU Golf Fundraiser
Saint Jude Children's Hospital - $16400
Special Olympics Minnesota
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Riverbend Academy Public Charter School
Audrey Doyle Scholarship Fund
Rick Pearson Benefit Fund
People to People Student Ambassador Pledge
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Minnesota Teen Challenge
Blue Earth County Chapter of MN Pheasants
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