Members Making A Difference
Every year across Porsche Club of America, members are making a difference with many amazing, heartwarming, and thoughtful acts of kindness. The below links are just a few of those community contributions. Continually check back as we will feature more PCA Regions making a difference.
If your Region has a charitable activity or event that you would like to share, please contact Members Making a Difference
PCA Milwaukee Region supports Hunger Task Force farm harvest
Tuesday 10/20/2026
When it was harvesting time in Wisconsin, Porsche Club of America’s Milwaukee Region members stepped up to help at the Hunger Task Force farm. In three hours on a Thursday morning, PCA members washed 510 pounds of mustard greens—about 2,000 servings.
PCA Peachstate Region Drives Toward a Cure
Tuesday 04/21/2026
The Peachstate Region of the Porsche Club of America has a long-standing association with Drive Toward a Cure. This charity provides support to Parkinsons’ victims and research to find a cure.
Milwaukee Region fills hundreds of food boxes for their community
Tuesday 11/04/2025
Saturday, October 25, the Porsche Club of America Milwaukee Region volunteered at the Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee. The 29 members who participated assembled 600 stock boxes weighing over 19,000 pounds and donated over $5,000 to help address hunger in Wisconsin.
PCA Wilderness Trail Region leads disaster relief fundraiser
Tuesday 04/01/2025
Last September, our community faced a devastating natural disaster we never imagined would affect us so profoundly. Hurricane Helene brought severe flooding to our region, displacing families, destroying businesses, and leaving lasting impacts. Among those most affected were the students at David Crockett High School (DCHS) — many of whom were already facing financial hardships.
Peachstate Region supports Drive Toward a Cure
Tuesday 03/25/2025
Porsche Club of America’s Peachstate Region conducted a multi-day charity tour March 19-23, 2025, which initially raised $4,500 for Drive Toward a Cure. Drive Toward a Cure supports Parkinson’s research and patients who have Parkinson’s. Region donations will go to the Parkinson’s Disease Comprehensive Care Clinic at Emory Udall Parkinson’s Disease Center.
Dream Drives for Kids expands into six locations in four states
Tuesday 01/28/2025
Following up with PCA members Eric and Amity Peterson, their dream of sharing an automotive passion with young people facing health-related challenges has now expanded into six locations in four states.
Ingram collection tour supports Parkinson’s Disease Care Clinic
Tuesday 03/26/2024
The Porsche Club of America Peachstate Region held a charity tour on March 16, 2024, to the famous Ingram Collection in Durham, NC to support the Parkinson’s Disease Comprehensive Care Clinic at Emory Udall Parkinson’s Disease Center. With the generous support of tour participants, $10,000 was raised. Helping make this a special event, Deb Pollack, executive director of Drive Toward a Cure, flew in from California to join the tour.
Appalachian Region provides 60,000 meals for their community
Tuesday 11/07/2023
Porsche Club of America Appalachian Region’s 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration fundraiser for MANNA FoodBank generated $15,000 in donations that will provide 60,000 meals for Western North Carolina (WNC) neighbors facing food insecurity issues.
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PCA Potomac raises $58,000 in one club race weekend
Tuesday 10/31/2023
It’s 5 in the morning and still dark in Summit Point, WV. Already, PCA Potomac Community Service Chair, Pat Kaunitz is at her computer, refreshing the list of bids on the charity auction she’s been building for months. It’s Friday, the first day of PCA Potomac’s Rock the Summit club race, and already PCA community members have committed $5,000 in bids - something Pat hasn’t seen yet in six years of organizing the charity event for race weekend.
Porsche people picked a peck of apples
Tuesday 10/03/2023
Porsche Club of America’s Milwaukee Region members picked 2,391 pounds of apples at the Hunger Task Force farm in late September. The farm provides fresh produce to food pantries throughout the greater Milwaukee area. In addition to picking apples, region members and the PCA region donated $3,445 to the nonprofit.
Everyone loves a Parade!
Wednesday 09/20/2023
With fall arriving, we look back fondly on our beginning-of-summer Club ritual, that first warm weekend when we shine our cars and go for a ride. For PCA’s Northern New Jersey Region, we invite one and all to share the release from winter’s grip and call our event “Welcome to the Club”. It’s a combined car show and gimmick rally. And we share this early summer joy with our supported charity, Cheshire Home, plus it generates member donations. The residents are thrilled to be included and our members discover the lovely people that their contributions go to support.
Local Porsche club delivers school supplies to Mamas for Mamas
Tuesday 09/05/2023
Mamas for Mamas was already dealing with surging demand because of the rising number of families on the edge of homelessness, but the wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes in the Central Okanagan have put even more pressure on the Kelowna-based charity.
PCA Sim Racing to hold third annual Virtual Race for Heroes Le Mans charity benefit
Tuesday 08/15/2023
PCA Sim Racers return to the iRacing Circuit de la Sarthe Sunday, August 27th for the third annual Virtual Race for Heroes benefit event. PCA Sim Racing has raised over $37,000 for Operation Motorsport during the last three years.
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Reopening of historic theater is latest gift from Little Falls couple to the community
Tuesday 08/01/2023
If Hollywood arrived in Little Falls, Minnesota, it'd find a sweet story at the local theater.
PCA sim racer to race 24 hours to support the World Central Kitchen charity
Thursday 04/27/2023
23-year-old PCA member and PCA Championship-winning sim racer, Michael Polasek, will be competing as a solo driver, against teams of three to five drivers in the 2023 iRacing Nurburgring 24 Hour race to raise money for World Central Kitchen. The annual Nurburgring 24 Hour race is the most difficult event on the iRacing calendar, and it draws top drivers from both real-world racing and sim racing. Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen and Team Redline won the GT3 class in the 2021 event.
Peachstate Region continues supporting Parkinson’s Disease Clinic
Tuesday 03/14/2023
Porsche Club of America’s Peachstate Region held a Drive Toward a Cure tour on February 11, 2023 as a charity fundraiser benefiting the Parkinson’s Disease Comprehensive Care Clinic at Emory Udall Parkinson’s Disease Center in Atlanta. 32 registrations with 50 participants raised over $4,200. The minimum donation was $100, but we had many who donated at the Gold Level of $200. Hagerty Insurance, International Vehicle Appraisers Network and Georgia’s CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE assisted the Peachstate Region with sponsorship to cover the cost of museum entry for each $100 donated.
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Exceptional Northern New Jersey Region contributions and anniversary gala event support the Cheshire Home
Tuesday 02/21/2023
Cheshire Home celebrated 40 years of success in caring for those with spinal cord injuries and neurologic disorders, enabling residents to regain their independence with an anniversary event on November 10, 2022. Attended by almost 200 members of the Cheshire Home Family, it was an event buzzing with energy as everyone came together to celebrate the remarkable past four decades. Attendees included residents, Board Members, staff, politicians, doctors, etc., and, of course, PCA members.
Nord Stern Region supports Courage Kenny
Tuesday 01/31/2023
Courage Kenny has been the Porsche Club of America Nord Stern Region‘s designated charity for 25 years, raising over $500,000 and counting. Since 1999, every penny of the profits raised go directly to the charity.
Alaska Region Three Bears Food Drive helps families struggling with hunger
Tuesday 11/29/2022
On November 20th, members of the Porsche Club of America Alaska Region held a food drive at the Anchorage suburb of Chugiak location of Three Bears Alaska, a family-owned chain of Alaskan grocery stores.
Appalachian Region Oktoberfest Delivers 42,380 Meals to Western North Carolina
Tuesday 11/22/2022
Appalachian Region created a new Oktoberfest Fundraising event that raised $10,595 for MANNA FoodBank that will deliver 42,380 meals to neighbors of the PCA Region facing food insecurity issues. The October 15, 2022 Oktoberfest raised funds for MANNA FoodBank through registrations, donations and a raffle.
PCA Sim Racers again support US, Canadian veterans with Operation Motorsport benefit event
Tuesday 10/04/2022
PCA Sim Racers returned to the iRacing Circuit de la Sarthe Sunday, August 14th for the annual Operation Motorsport benefit event. A total of $11,431 was raised at this year's charity event. Combining with last year’s contribution, PCA Sim Racing has raised over $28,000 for Operation Motorsport.
How Luft Wasser supports The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County
Tuesday 09/27/2022
This was the first year that the Luft Wasser Porsche Celebration in Brevard had a registration fee to fundraise for The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County. Over $13,000 was raised through registration fees, member donations and a matching donation from an anonymous Brevard PCA member.
Custom Cayenne build honoring Porsche and UNICEF China Charity effort
Tuesday 09/06/2022
A trail of dust follows a lone 957 Cayenne GTS as it travels down a rugged rock-lined service road in rural Mission, British Columbia. It’s returning to Vancouver after visiting the Zajac Ranch for Children, which is a sprawling 41-acre summer camp located along the pristine shores of Stave Lake. Besides it’s rustic “cowboy”-themed charm and natural tranquility, what makes Zajac Ranch for Children truly special is that it’s the only place in British Columbia that offers fully inclusive summer camps for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
Wilderness Trail Region donates to Kentucky flood victims
Tuesday 08/09/2022
On August 6th, the PCA Wilderness Trail Region led a collection and donation effort with other car enthusiasts of the Kingsport Tri-Cities area to deliver help and hope to the flood victims in Southeastern Kentucky. In seven days, the Wilderness Trail Region team collected a lot more than anticipated. The community response was so great that more than $30,000 worth of donations were collected, and a rented truck was needed to deliver the donations to the Letcher County Central High School.
Chesapeake Region Toy Drive and Fundraiser for Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Tuesday 07/05/2022
On June 26th, Chesapeake Region held a Toy Drive and associated fundraiser to support the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
Arizona Region Casino Night Charity Event
Tuesday 06/07/2022
The Arizona Region of the Porsche Club of America held a Casino Night Charity Event on Saturday, February 12 at Alpio’s at Troon. About 100 people attended and it was an awesome event. Over $6,400 was raised and donated to St. Vincent de Paul of Arizona.
Porsche with a Purpose: Member founds program to raise awareness of veteran suicide through motorsports
Tuesday 05/31/2022
How time flies. From racing big Mercedes sedans on the German autobahn in my Armor Yellow Porsche 911 E in 1976 to taking my 986 decked out in our veteran awareness livery to cars and coffee and the occasional track excursion.
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Sonnenschein Region Toy Drive
Tuesday 04/26/2022
Sonnenschein Region of PCA is in our 44th year since receiving our PCA charter. We not only have activities for our members but activities to help our communities. Sonnenschein Region covers parts of three states, Western Florida, Southern Alabama, and Southern Mississippi. We have participated in the Zone 12 Toy Drive to help children in our local hospitals, but recently with COVID our local hospitals were not open to groups.
Appalachian App Café and Toy Drive
Tuesday 04/19/2022
The Appalachian Region supported the Eblen Charities Saint Nicholas Project with a first-ever Toy Drive. The Region helped to create a memorable Christmas for over 50 kids in Western North Carolina with donations of over 60 toys and $2,700 of cash contributions.
Chicago Region SparkShop 2.0
Tuesday 04/12/2022
SparkShop has returned as the PCA Chicago Region Charity for 2022. Since 2017, its mission has been to inspire and mobilize the next generation of engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and manufacturing leaders.
Oregon Region Toys for Tots Wrap-Up
Tuesday 04/05/2022
Early in December, we were made aware of the need for additional toys as the Marine Toys for Tots program was 20,000 toys short. To entice participation, Heckmann and Thiemann Motors decided to “encourage” people to drop off more toys. For every toy that was dropped off at their shop, a raffle ticket was entered for a drawing for a 55-inch Smart TV.
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Vancouver Island Holiday Dinner Fundraiser
Tuesday 03/29/2022
South Island Director Ron Dempsey and Uplands Golf Club in Oak Bay hosted the Vancouver Region’s first Holiday Dinner in two years, with 75 Porsche and European Car enthusiasts in attendance. Over $7,000 was raised for CFAX Santas Anonymous, helping families in need around the South Island with Christmas presents and food hampers during the festive season.
Porsche fulfills wishes of children and young people with critical illness
Tuesday 03/15/2022
On a secret mission at the Porsche Development Centre in Weissach, a winter shopping weekend with a loved-one, going behind-the-scenes at a zoo or meeting Santa Claus in Lapland – over the past few months, Porsche AG has made these wishes and many others come true for children, teenagers and young adults with critical illness in 17 countries.
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Peachstate Region Drives Towards a Cure for Parkinson's Disease
Tuesday 03/01/2022
Many of us know someone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. So, when Hagerty Insurance approached the PCA Peachstate Region to sponsor a tour to raise money for the Parkinson’s Disease Comprehensive Care Clinic at Emory Udall Parkinson’s Disease Center in Atlanta we were all in.
Going to the Dogs
Tuesday 02/15/2022
On a sunny September 25th, twenty Central Indiana Region members, in twelve Porsches, and one Mercedes-Benz, set out for the second annual Going to the Dogs drive to benefit the Speedway Animal Rescue. SAR is a pet rescue, shelter and adoption non-profit in Speedway, Indiana.
Bluegrass Region Fall AMDF Charity Drive
Tuesday 02/08/2022
The Bluegrass Region 2021 Fall Charity beneficiary was the American Macular Degeneration Foundation. We raised $2,460 for AMDF. AMDF helps people learn about and live with age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), offering healthy living tips, the latest information, and ways to honor those touched by macular disease, while supporting researchers working to prevent, treat and cure macular degeneration and Stargardt disease.
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Dakota Region Run for the Hills charity drive
Tuesday 01/18/2022
On August 27-29, 2021 the Dakota Region held its 19th annual Run for the Hills, a charity drive and social event in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Over the years the Run for The Hills has donated many thousands of dollars to the region’s non-profit organizations.
Alaska Region Christmas Food Drive
Tuesday 01/04/2022
On December 19th the Alaska region set up the food drive for the Food Bank of Alaska. We were located at the entrance of a local grocery store in the small town of Birchwood Alaska. We collected donations between 11 AM and 3 PM.
Two PCA Regions support the Smith Mountain Lake community in a big way
Tuesday 12/28/2021
The First Settlers Region and the Blue Ridge Region gathered for a great weekend of charity and fun at Smith Mountain Lake in southeastern Virginia in September 2021.
Porsche & Friends Parade to Golisano Children's Hospital sets new records
Tuesday 12/14/2021
On December 4, the PCA Everglades Region celebrated the 5th Annual Porsche & Friends Parade to Golisano Children’s Hospital. Chair and organizer Valerie Pascale Petracco counted more than 170 cars that joined the police escort, setting a record for the event.
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Giving thanks and showing honor to our heroic veterans
Tuesday 10/26/2021
Following its 35-year anniversary Oktoberfest celebration and auction, PCA Mid-South members Rob Hale, David Brumfield, and David Pear present a check to Daniel Hight, Executive Director of Forever Young Veterans, to support its mission to give thanks and show honor to our heroic veterans.
Arizona Region helps the Thunderbird Community Soar
Tuesday 10/05/2021
The PCA Arizona Region Board of Directors approved $10,000 to Mesa Community College for establishing two, two-year scholarships for Automotive Services students. Arizona Region’s Going Places Newsletter Editor, Angela Manente, presented the check to Christos Chronis, Chief Development Officer at the Mesa Campus.
West Vancouver 11-year-old pitching in to fight food insecurity
Tuesday 09/28/2021
An 11-year-old from West Vancouver has been chosen as an ambassador for a campaign aimed at fighting food insecurity in North America. Jonathan “Bear” Yeung has dabbled in philanthropy on several occasions, starting when he was just seven.
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Milwaukee Region supports Hunger Task Force
Tuesday 09/21/2021
For the third consecutive year, the PCA Milwaukee Region raised money for Hunger Task Force, a nonprofit organization that collects and distributes food to food pantries throughout the greater Milwaukee area.
Wilderness Trail Region Charity Toy Drive
Tuesday 09/14/2021
The PCA Wilderness Trail Region organized a charity drive to deliver toys to children in need. Donations were made to the Kentucky State Police, for children that they encounter during their work with the community, and to the Tri-City Empty Stocking Fund, that distributes toys to children in Appalachia, Cumberland and Harlan areas of Southeastern Kentucky.
Riverside Region supports Tuskegee Airmen
Tuesday 09/07/2021
The Riverside Region presented a $3,000 donation to the Buford A Johnson Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen to benefit their Scholarship Foundation.
Big Island Hawaii Region fundraising effort
Tuesday 08/31/2021
The second annual Big Island Hawaii fundraising effort resulted in $3,590 collected and donated to The Food Basket nonprofit organization. So far this year, this amount is almost as much as last year during the height of the pandemic. Once again, the Big Island Hawaii Region helped sustain local families in dire need.
Family tragedy fuels determination to help others
Tuesday 08/03/2021
Hudson Valley Region member forms charity bike ride for mental health.
Porsche and its employees help flood-stricken regions in Europe
Tuesday 07/27/2021
The automaker and its employees are helping in any way they can.
Forest Hills man cycling for MS Society fundraising milestone after serious crash
Tuesday 07/20/2021
During a training ride with members of Larry Sachs' bicycling group, he began a descent on Greenleaf Street from Mt. Washington to Route 51. His friends warned him to watch his speed.
PCA Regions helping their communities
Tuesday 07/06/2021
In the latest Members Making a Difference, we highlight Florida Crown and Longhorn Regions' support of charities.
Supporting US and Canadian Veterans through PCA Sim Racing
Tuesday 06/08/2021
Operation Motorsport is dedicated to helping American and Canadian ill, injured, and wounded Service Members and disabled Veterans through sim racing.
Drive to Donate delivers funds to local food banks
Tuesday 05/04/2021
PCA’s North Florida Region held their "Drive to Donate West" fundraiser Saturday, December 12th. Fourteen members in eight cars participated in the drive to the Feeding the Gulf Coast food bank. Feeding the Gulf Coast serves the five western-most counties in the North Florida Region.
Mott Children’s Hospital Child and Family Life fund donation
Tuesday 04/27/2021
For several years, PCA's Rally Sport Region has used a Holiday Party to raise money for the Child & Family Life fund.
Everglades Region Comes Together for Cancer Community
Tuesday 04/13/2021
Members of the Porsche Club of America Everglades Region in partnership with local dealership, Porsche Naples, support the Pan-Florida Challenge Cancer Ride.
Giving support to frontline hospital workers
Tuesday 01/19/2021
In December, I restarted my snack drive to help frontline workers because COVID-19 cases got worse in British Columbia. This past weekend alone we had 1,340 new cases and, very sadly, 31 people died. Our frontline workers are working really hard to save lives and I wanted to do what I could to help them. That’s getting snacks!
Porsche & Friends Parade to The Golisano Childrens Hospital
Tuesday 12/22/2020
The Everglades Region continues to make a difference in Southwest Florida communities, by celebrating the club’s 4th Porsche & Friends Parade to The Golisano Children’s Hospital on December 5th. Delivering a trailer full of toys to the children and raising over $200,000 in 20 minutes at the hospital’s doorstep for the children in the hospital.
Thank you Porsche Club of America and Porsche!
Tuesday 12/15/2020
My name is Jonathan but all my friends call me Bear. I’m lucky my parents have Porsches in our garage. But I’m even luckier that so many Porsche people are our friends like most of you.
D-Patrick, Porsche Club host toy drive
Tuesday 12/08/2020
Dozens of toys are now ready to brighten Christmas for Warrick County children after an event on Saturday morning.
Appalachian Autobahn opens, brings money and tourism to Eastern Kentucky
Monday 11/09/2020
Backroads of Appalachia announced the opening of the Appalachian Autobahn Saturday. The route uses part of Highway 160 and is intended to attract car clubs and drivers to travel to the region.
Family in Labor Day weekend car crash near Whistler receives donated car
Tuesday 11/03/2020
It’s been a challenging few weeks for a Lower Mainland family involved in a Labor Day weekend crash near Whistler, but a 10-year-old West Vancouver boy has helped make things a lot better.
PCA member provides a special birthday surprise
Tuesday 10/13/2020
The PCA Chesapeake Region had an unusual request from Pam Hutchinson, who was planning a 60th birthday party celebration weekend for one of her four sisters. Her birthday sister, Suzanne, had a dream to drive or be driven in a Porsche, and the sisters wanted to make that dream come to life.
Ducky Grand Prix Children’s Health Clinic fundraiser
Tuesday 09/29/2020
PCA Grand Prix Region (GPX) members enjoy giving children healthier and brighter smiles and have contributed to Children’s Dental Health Clinic (CDHC) for many years. Normally GPX collects donations at each of its events. Unfortunately, 2020 has been a difficult year. All our events were canceled during COVID quarantine and our charity donations were almost non-existent. What could our club do to give back to our community?
Country road convoy pays off for Aldergrove Food Bank
Tuesday 09/15/2020
A recent drive through Aldergrove took the words “food drive” literally, with 35 club members in rear-engine powered Porsches stowing non-perishable food in their front trunks or “frunks.”
Chicago area PCA member offers services and funds to local medical providers
Tuesday 09/08/2020
PCA Chicago Region member Andy Bizub owns a two-location repair business in the Chicago area specializing in Porsche vehicles, named Midwest Performance Cars. During the month of April, Andy and his team provided free oil change services to any nurses, with any brand of car, and donated 5% of the gross revenue for the month to Project C.U.R.E.
Sunday Sea to Sky drive pays off for Pemberton Food Bank
Tuesday 09/01/2020
Did you spot a striking fleet of Porsches heading up — or down — the Sea to Sky on Sunday? If you thought it was just a group of friends with similar taste in vehicles out for a leisurely Sunday drive, you'd be wrong.
Funding Hawaii Island's food bank
Tuesday 08/25/2020
The Porsche Club of America Big Island Hawaii Club kicked off its monthly tour Saturday with “The Parade of Porsches! Shine ‘em Up!” and a donation to The Food Basket, Hawaii Island’s food bank.
Free pet portraits for First Responders
Tuesday 08/18/2020
Longtime PCA member Linda Cobarrubias is sharing her love of pets and photography by offering complimentary photo sessions, along with a photo of their choice, to her local First Responders. She started with the medical staff at the Eisenhower Health Center in Rancho Mirage, CA.
Father’s Day Porsche Parade in Space Coast Region
Tuesday 08/11/2020
A parade of Porsches is the perfect combination of driving fun and spreading happiness – to both the Porsche drivers and spectators! On Father’s Day, Space Coast Region members met at Jason’s Corner Restaurant in New Smyrna Beach for our regularly scheduled Kaffeeklatsch and then set out for a special Father’s Day Parade.
Las Vegas Region helps furnish apartments for local homeless population
Monday 08/03/2020
Early last winter, members of the Las Vegas Region were invited to a meeting at Gaudin Porsche in preparation of the Taycan rollout. At the event, the Gaudin team showed that they live their motto of “Serving our community and our clients is not just what we do, it is who we are.” They did this by combining the excitement surrounding the newest Porsche model and having Paul Vautrinot share his story with us.
Giving back to PCA: Member donates Porsche 964 Carrera 4
Tuesday 07/28/2020
Member volunteers at no-kill animal rescue organization Priceless Pets
Monday 06/22/2020
It was just before Veteran’s Day 2019 when my rally navigator, Marsha Kane, sent out the “Batman” signal to all of her friends — Priceless Pets needs volunteers to walk the dogs on the holiday. Priceless Pets is a no-kill animal rescue operation that, like PCA, depends on volunteers to fulfill its mission: Rescuing animals from a variety of unfortunate circumstances.
Porsches and 'Party Pepper Uppers'
Wednesday 05/27/2020
Everyone involved in PCA Orange Coast Region is familiar with Porsches and Pancakes, Porsches and Pizza; but what about Porsches and Party Pepper Uppers? It has been nearly twelve years now since my daughter and wife were thinking of what to do in response to a Martin Luther King’s Day call for doing something for others.
PCA Regions and members continue to support their communities during covid-19 pandemic
Monday 05/11/2020
Every year across Porsche Club of America, members are making a difference with many heartwarming and thoughtful acts of kindness. This week's edition of Members Making a Difference highlights a few more things PCA members are doing around the country to help others during the covid-19 pandemic.
PCA sponsors are making a difference too!
Tuesday 05/05/2020
Every year across Porsche Club of America, members are making a difference with many heartwarming and thoughtful acts of kindness. This week's edition of Members Making a Difference highlights just a few of the things several PCA sponsors and advertisers are doing around the country to help others during the covid-19 pandemic.
More PCA Regions and members support their community during covid-19 pandemic
Tuesday 04/28/2020
Central Indiana Region board of directors voted to donate $1,000 to each of the five foodbanks in Central Indiana. The foodbanks are Gleeners Food Bank in Indianapolis, Food Finders Food Bank in Lafayette, Second Harvest Food Bank in Muncie, Community Harvest Food Bank in Fort Wayne, and Hoosier Hills Food Bank in Bloomington
Members and Regions offer help during covid-19 pandemic
Tuesday 04/07/2020
Coastal Empire Region's Audrey Woodman says, “With the onslaught of COVID-19, most PCA regions have seen their activities brought to a halt. This has had a devastating impact on local businesses, as well as many supporters who rely on PCA events for their livelihood.” Coastal Empire Region (covering the coasts of southern South Carolina and northern Georgia) has spearheaded a regional effort to help corner workers at Roebling Road Raceway in Bloomingdale, Georgia.
Potomac Region socializing with distance
Friday 03/27/2020
In the midst of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, much of North America has screeched to a crawl as non-essential businesses close and governments tell citizens to physically distance themselves from other people. That also means Porsche Club of America Regions have had to cancel events and social gatherings, though at least one Region has been engaging its members in new ways.
We just roll in a different way
Tuesday 03/03/2020
Porsche Club of America members enjoy the sensation of traveling in our favorite vehicle. Freedom and mobility in our Porsche makes life special. PCA Sierra Nevada Region’s charitable mission is to bring this same feeling to children and adults with special needs.
Porsches in the Park with Patrick Dempsey
Tuesday 02/18/2020
Porsche Club of America Regions create fantastic opportunities to give back to their communities. Sometimes PCA Regions even partner with celebrities. PCA just happens to have a very famous Porsche enthusiast who calls the Down East Region area home – Patrick Dempsey.
Contributing to local first responders
Tuesday 02/11/2020
Porsche Club of America Regions support many different aspects of our communities. With one amazing event, the PCA Vancouver Island Region contributed to both its local police and fire departments.
Supporting Service Dogs for Veterans
Tuesday 02/04/2020
PCA Regions give back to their communities in amazing ways. One such charitable effort includes man’s best friend! The PCA Maverick Region is supporting America Veterans by contributing funds to train service dogs for veterans and people with disabilities.
PCA Concours supporting programs for children with disabilities
Tuesday 01/21/2020
Each year, Porsche Club of America holds many Concours d’Elegance events across North America. But few have provided a community contribution to the level of the Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show.
Phil-a-Frunk Food Drive
Tuesday 12/24/2019
PCA members know a lot of stuff can fit in our Porsches. Even the front trunk, or “frunk,” as Porsche enthusiasts call it, can hold quite a bit. The Riesentöter Region created a holiday charitable event playing off the name with the Phil-a-Frunk Food Drive.
Building a Habitat for Humanity home
Tuesday 12/17/2019
Porsche Club of America members provide community contributions in all shapes and sizes. But easily one of the largest was the First Settlers Region building a home for a family in need.
Silent auction supporting foster children
Monday 12/09/2019
Across the Porsche Club of America, members give back to their communities in many ways. The Heart O’ Dixie Region has a strong interest in helping kids, particularly foster children, and decided to hold a silent auction and give 100% of the proceeds to the Kids to Love Foundation’s KTECH program.
Dream Drive for Kids
Tuesday 12/03/2019
Children undergoing treatment for a wide range of illnesses at the OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, Oregon get the best care possible, but treatment is a long and often tedious process. After learning of this, PCA members Eric and Amity Peterson decided to help share some fun with the young people facing these difficult health-related challenges. Their goal was to “create joy” for children in Oregon and Southwest Washington who are going through a tough time.
Porsche Parade of Presents to Golisano Children’s Hospital
Tuesday 11/26/2019
What’s better than Santa’s sleigh riding in with a bag full of presents? How about a Parade of Porsches and other exotic cars full of gifts for children at the Golisano Children's Hospital?
The PCA Public Service Awards
Since the Porsche Club of America was formed in 1955, regions have prioritized community service and charitable contributions. In 2002, PCA decided to recognize the unique and diverse programs implemented by regions throughout PCA in support of public service.
The PCA Public Service Awards recognize the regions that have conducted the most outstanding charity or community service event or events during the year. The winning regions demonstrate the highest standards in meeting the objectives and the ideals of the PCA in providing service and support to charities and the community. Due to the importance of public service to the club, and the number of PCA regions involved in public service, it was decided to present multiple awards. Awards are presented for first, second, and third place and honorable mentions. Recipients receive a trophy and cash award.
Recipients of the PCA Public Service Awards
2019 - 1st - First Settlers Region
2019 - 2nd- North Florida Region
2019 - 3rd - Rocky Mountain Region
2019 - Honorable Mention - Carolinas Region
2019 - Honorable Mention - Southern Arizona Region
2019 - Honorable Mention - Vancouver Island Region
Past Recipients of the PCA Public Service Awards