Cogswell Motors Acts of Service #1-25

ACT #1: Delivering Donuts to Atkins Elementary and Middle School

This morning our sales manager David Roberts and sales associate Jacob Reddell took donuts to the teachers at Atkins Elementary and Middle School to welcome them back after Christmas break!

We can never stress the importance of our local teachers enough and the influence they have on our younger generations, and we’re happy to show our appreciation!

ACT #2: RHS Basketball concession stand!

Last night we completed act # 2 of #cogswells75actsofservice when a group of us volunteered to work the RHS Basketball concession stand!

When it comes to community, we understand the importance of our local sports and what it means to all of the generations, young and old, and whether it’s hands on support or sponsorships, we are always here to lend a helping hand!

ACT #3: Delivering Donuts to Oakland Heights Elementary

Sales manager Ed Schwartz and Sales Associate Dakota Adams completed Act # 3 of #cogswells75actsofservice this morning by taking donuts to the teachers at Oakland Heights Elementary to welcome them back!

“Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions.” -Unknown

Once again, and something we plan to do throughout the year is show our appreciation for the teachers in our community! ❤️

ACT #4: Writing Letters to Soldiers who are Deployed

As we celebrate 75 years of business this year, we know that if it wasn’t for the brave men and women who have sacrificed much for the American way of life, we wouldn’t be here today. So, we have much gratitude for our soldiers, and hope our letters of encouragement reach the ones who need it the most. ♥️🇺🇸

ACT #5: Wesley Foundations Chili for Children

The Age to Age has been hosting the Whitey’s Chili for Children annual fundraiser since 1989, and now sell close to 2,000 pounds of chili to local businesses such as ourselves, schools, hospitals, and individuals.

As always, we are grateful for the opportunity to support our local foundations for a great cause. ❤️

ACT #6: Hosting ATCC Automotive Students

We are proud to be one of the many dealers enrolled in Ford’s Sponsor Our Students program which allows us to offer opportunities for students who are interested in a career as an automotive technician. This program allows high school students in our community to develop skill sets and build a connection.

To learn more about this great program, you can read about on the link below! As always we are grateful to ATCC for allowing us the opportunity to develop the next generations of technicians together. ❤️

ACT #7: sponsoring the Russellville Youth Baseball Association! ⚾

“Baseball was, is and always will be to me, the best game in the world.” -Babe Ruth

Supporting our youth will always be something that means the most to us. ❤️

ACT #8: Participating in the area 17 Arkansas Special Olympics Polar Plunge! ❄️

By plunging we are helping bring opportunity and inclusion to over 19,500 Special Olympic Athletes in Arkansas!

ACT #9: Taking donuts to the teachers of Two Rivers schools. 🐊

A good education can change anyone. A good teacher can change everything.” -Unknown

We understand the importance of our teachers, especially for our small town communities as they pour their hearts into our future generations. 🧡

ACT #10: Participation in the Arkansas Tech University Career Center Automotive Advisory Board

Our service manager Keith Oels has served on the board for 21 years.

The advisory board is committed to fostering and helping implement a learning environment that prioritizes hands-on experience and real-world application. Alongside the amazing and dedicated instructors and other board members, we help guide and stress the importance of not only technical expertise, but on cultivating job-readiness to ensure each student is prepared for a successful career whether it be with our dealership or others, specialty shops, or other service centers.

ACT #11: Sponsoring Russellville Soccer Booster Club

“Soccer is simple, but it is difficult to play simple.” -Johan Cruyff

Supporting our local youth sports programs is always something we will take pride in. ♥️

ACT #12: Sponsoring Arkansas USA Wrestling

“Once you’ve wrestled, everything else in life is easy.” -Dan Gable

Their slogan is “One team, one fight, one Arkansas” and we’re proud to be able to contribute to their passion in our youth and state. ♥️

ACT #13: Donating to the Disabled American Veterans. 🇺🇸

“We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.” -unknown

Giving back to the ones who have sacrificed for our freedom is something we will always do with honor. ♥️

ACT #14: Sponsored one of Atkins most famous events.. The Picklefest! 🥒

In 1992 the Atkins Picklefest was inaugurated, and has become one of Atkins main attractions over the years, and we’re proud to contribute to the festival each year. 💚

ACT #15: Took donuts to London Elementary! 🍩

“When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.” -Dalai Lama

Once again, showing appreciation for our teachers is one of the main things we pride ourselves on. We hope you guys enjoy the yummy treats!

ACT #16: Made a donation to the Russellville High School After Prom! 💃🏽🕺

Supporting fun and safe programs for our youth is something we will always gladly participate in! ♥️

ACT #17: Made a contribution to the revamp of the Dardanelle Skate Park. 🛹

Giving back to our local communities, especially if it may benefit our youth is something we will always do our best to participate in. We can’t wait to see what changes you guys are able to make to the park! 💛

ACT #18: Made a donation to Atkins After Prom! 💃🏽🕺

Once again, making a contribution to organizations that supply a fun and safe environment for our youth is always something we will gladly support. ♥️

ACT #19: Purchased all of the women who work for us flowers. 💐

"A random act of kindness, no matter how small, can make a tremendous impact on someone else's life." -Roy Bennett

Women make up a fraction of our current employees here at Cogswell Motors, but the impact they have on everyone is grand. Showing our gratitude for their dedication to our company, is something we will always gladly do. ♥️

ACT #20: Took donuts to Pottsville Elementary. 📚🍩

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela

ACT #21: Made a donation to the Pottsville After Prom! 🕺💃🏽

Once again, supporting our local organizations that give a fun and safe space for our youth is always something we will participate in. 💛

ACT #22: Helped @just0hannah0 with her ad page for Miss Arkansas! 👑

We wish you luck, and are grateful you gave us the opportunity to help you on your journey! ♥️

ACT #23: Made a donation to the Dardanelle After Prom! 💃🏽🕺

After Prom is an organization all of our communities have to provide a fun and safe place for high schoolers to go quite literally, after prom! We are always happy to donate to these organizations. ♥️

ACT #24: Purchasing 2 cases of Girl Scout cookies from our local troop. 🍪

By purchasing from our local troop, we are helping them fund their ambitions, but more importantly, we’re helping them build the blocks to an entrepreneurial future. ♥️

ACT #25: Made a donation to the Hector After Prom! 💃🏽🕺

As always, we are proud and grateful to be able to pour back into our communities and local organizations. A small act can go a long way to paving the future. ♥️