Chevrolet of Homewood, 18033 S. Halsted St., is expanding its philanthropic efforts. The Chevrolet dealership, serving the South Suburbs since 2009, is showing its outreach to individuals in need and supporting service organizations across Homewood and other communities.
leadership includes owner
Steve Phillipos, seated, and
from left General Manager
Bob Cuban, Comptroller Gina
Morin and General Sales
Manager Joe Reed. (Sharon L.
Filkins/H-F Chronicle)
The Chevrolet dealership, serving the South Suburbs since 2009, is showing its outreach to individuals in need and supporting service organizations across Homewood and other communities.
“A mentor told me that if you inspire your employees, excite the customers and bring pride to the community, you will be successful,” he said. Phillipos added that he loves the Homewood community and surrounding areas. He is always looking for ways to raise the awareness of various needs and to help businesses or organizations that are doing something worthy of recognition.
“We have 10,000 followers on our social media pages: Facebook, Twitter, the website, etc. We ask them to search for individuals in need, or service organizations or businesses which are doing something worthwhile for the community and need support. They then can submit the names on-line with an explanation of why they should receive an award.
“The awards are presented monthly, so people can vote each day throughout the month for their favorite nominee. The nominee with the most votes at the end of the month is the winner of a $400 award.”
Recipients of the monthly donation this year include You Matter 2 in April and the South Suburban Humane Society in May.
Homewood Chevy also matches the total saved at the end of the season.
“It is a popular event with the community coming together,” Malachowski said. “There is great support from the community and its businesses. Donuts are donated by Krispy Kreme and Home Depot brings material for building 150 birdhouses and sets up a workshop area for kids to build and paint them. Panera Bread and Chipotle are also there, along with the Marines and Army. There is always a great turnout.”