Community Involvement in Yorkville & Utica, NY

Proud to Give Back to the Communities We Call Home

As a family-owned and operated dealership, we believe being part of the community means more than simply doing business here. Steet Ponte Nissan is proud to support local schools, youth sports, nonprofits, community events and organizations throughout Yorkville, Utica and the surrounding Central New York area. From sponsoring local events to collecting coats, school supplies, food and holiday gifts for families in need, we're grateful for the opportunity to give back to the communities that have supported our family for generations.

Steet Ponte Nissan In The Community

Nissan display at Lights Around the Park

Whitestown versus New Hartford All-Star Game

Supporting Local Youth & Organizations

We believe a strong community starts with supporting the people and organizations that make it special. From youth sports and educational programs to community events and local organizations, Steet Ponte Nissan is proud to help create opportunities for families throughout the Mohawk Valley.

⚽ Youth Sports & Recreation
We’re proud to support local youth sports and recreational programs throughout the Mohawk Valley. Our community partnerships have included Whitestown Baseball and Football, New Hartford Tee Ball, Utica Comets Hockey, Utica Blue Sox, CNY Savage and Burton Basketball, helping young athletes learn, compete and have fun.

🎓 Supporting Educators & Community Heroes
We’re grateful for the teachers, nurses and educators who make a difference in our community every day. Through local media partnerships, we proudly help recognize and celebrate these dedicated individuals with the Educator and Nurse of the Week Program.

📚 Community Events & Education
From the New Hartford Fire Department Fire Truck Spectacular to local parades, New Hartford Farmers' Markets and educational events, we love being part of experiences that bring families and neighbors together.

🎨 Arts, Recreation & Local Organizations
Our support extends beyond the dealership, with partnerships that help bring arts, recreation and family-friendly events to the community. We've supported events such as the Munson Museum's Antique Car & Motorcycle Show, the Boilermaker and programs at the Utica Zoo.

Community Events & Local Partnerships

We’re proud to be part of the events and organizations that bring our local communities together. Throughout the year, Steet Ponte Nissan and the Steet Ponte Auto Group support community events, local nonprofits, arts and cultural programs, and family-friendly activities across the Mohawk Valley.

📅 Local Events & Recreation

We’re proud to support events that bring people together, including local races, sports, recreational activities and community celebrations throughout the Utica area.

🎭 Arts, Culture & Education

Our community partnerships extend to organizations that promote education, arts, culture and family experiences, including the Munson and Utica Zoo.

🤝 Local Partnerships

We’re grateful for the organizations, nonprofits and community groups we have the opportunity to work alongside throughout the year. Together, we can help make the Mohawk Valley an even stronger place to live, work and raise a family.

Supporting Local Families

🎒 Backpack & School Supply Drive
Each year, our Steet Ponte Season of Giving kicks off with our Annual Backpack & School Supply Drive. We donate 500+ backpacks filled with essential school supplies to local elementary schools, helping students start the school year prepared and confident.

🧥 Coats for Kids
Our Coats for Kids Drive provides new winter essentials to local children, including coats, hats, gloves, snow pants, snow boots and scarves. In our most recent drive, we collected 1,425 items of winter outerwear for students across the Mohawk Valley.

🥫 Thanksgiving Food Drive
Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive collects nonperishable food items for local food pantries and community organizations. In 2025, our team and community collected more than 4,000 items of food to help local families and individuals in need.

🎁 Holiday Gift Drive
We wrap up our Season of Giving with our Annual Holiday Gift Drive, providing gifts to local families during the holiday season. Through our dealership showrooms and community partners, we help make the holidays a little brighter for families in our area.

Steet Ponte Nissan Employees standing with coat donations for Coats For Kids

Lights Around the Park Kirkland Town Park

See What We're Up To

Our community involvement is always growing. Follow our blog for the latest events, donations, sponsorships and ways Steet Ponte Nissan is giving back across the Mohawk Valley.