Community Involvement

Congratulations Amy!

The Hickman Automotive Group is pleased to announce the awarding of their annual $1,000 scholarship to Amy Noel, daughter of Rick and Joy Noel of St. John's. Rick is the Commercial Account Manager at Hickman Truck Centre on Peet Street. Amy is currently enrolled in her first year of general studies at Memorial University. Amy, good luck with your studies!

AMY NOEL receives a $1,000 scholarship from Jonathan Hickman, Vice-President and Bert Hickman, President, Hickman Automotive Group.

Hickman Motors Burin Supports the local School Breakfast Program

For the past number of years, Hickman Motors in Burin has supported and donated to the local School Breakfast Programs, and this year they continue to do so with another donation of $200 to the newly started program at Pearce Junior High School for kids in Grades 8 & 9. The Breakfast program is also sponsored by the Kids Eat Smart Program, and because of this, any monies donated locally, are equally matched by Kids Eat Smart, so the $200 becomes $400!

Mr. Chris Kenway of Hickman Motors recently presented this donation to Mr. Gregory Farrell, Principle of Pearce Junior High.

Supporting Children's Playground Construction in our Communities

For the past number of years, the Hickman organization has supported and provided the funds to construct Children's Playgrounds in our communities as part of the Saturn Playgrounds for Kids program.

We are no longer affiliated with the Saturn program, but our new division, Hickman Chrysler Dodge Jeep, is continuing the tradition and has partnered with Beachy Cove Elementary School in Portugal Cove and with the YMCA to Build and support Children's Playgrounds.

For the Beachy Cove Elementary School, Hickman Chrysler Dodge Jeep will match dollar-for-dollar (up to $25,000) toward the construction of a new Playground at that facility.

In partnering with the YMCA, the Hickman Group will contribute $25,000 per year for the next 4 years, ( a total of $100,000) to develop and maintain their Playground facilities.

The Hickman Chrysler Team have set up a special committee to oversee these efforts and we would like to sincerely thank the Committee Members - Roger Howell, Sean Ryan, Dave Dawe, Glen Pinsent, and Barb Longphee for their time and efforts in seeing these projects to completion in the coming months.

Moving kids with the Field Patrol

St. John's Youth Soccer

The Hickman Automotive Group has come on board again this year as a major sponsor of the Aliant St. John's Youth Soccer Program. Hickmans will provide two Dodge Caravans that will be used to transport equipment to and from the fields throughout the summer.

Over 2100 kids play in the City of St. John's Youth Soccer League. By providing "Field Patrol" vans that help ferry equipment and staff to and from the fields, smoothing the way for those who wish to get involved in a staff role but may not have access to a vehicle. They are also the main sponsor of "Skills and Drills", a component of the St. John's Youth Soccer Program that allows participants to hone their soccer abilities through various drill exercises. This is the third year in which Hickman Automotive Group will be participating in this program.

We at Hickman Automotive Group are proud to support programs that directly influence our youth. Programs such as this one allow our youth to participate in fun filled recreational activity and help them to develop important character building principles, and of course, to have fun.

	Committed to Daffodil House Canadian Cancer Society Read more: Hickman's donates $50,000 for Daffodil Place
Recently, we donated $50,000 to Daffodil Place, a 24-suite facility that provides accommodations for cancer patients who must travel to St. John's for treatment. We are very proud to be a part of this excellent initiative that lessens the financial and emotional burden on these brave survivors.

	Making the day easier for sick kids Janeway Children's Hospital Read more: Hickman's kick-starts Canadian HUMMER Program for sick children
Surgery day can be a frightening and stressful time for children. The Hickman Automotive Group is trying to make that experience a little easier by donating mini-HUMMERS for kids to drive to the operating room. The goal is to make a child's day a little brighter by adding a little element of fun to the whole experience of surgery.