TGK Automotive sponsors an annual school supplies drive at all of its Twin Cities locations and over the last several years clients have donated several thousand school supplies. Clients who donate school supplies in August each year receive a 5% discount on vehicle repairs at any of TGK Automotive’s locations. “Having young children, I know that our schools are struggling in providing enough school supplies to children for the whole year,” says Troy Kaplan, founder of TGK Automotive. “Our kids deserve better and they need the right tools in order to help them grow and prosper. I want to make sure that my children and other children in the local community are getting the education they deserve.”

TGK Automotive has been one of the sponsors of the Hugo Good Neighbor Days annual community celebration in early June for many years. The event is presented by the Lions Club of Hugo and highlights of this 4-day festival include carnival rides, trout fishing pond, parade, bingo, beer garden and fireworks. According to Troy Kaplan, founder of TGK Automotive, “Our sponsorship of Hugo Good Neighbor Days is just one example of our commitment to being a good partner to our communities.” Pictured at the 2018 Hugo Good Neighbors parade are Troy and Alana Kaplan, and their adorable daughters Lucy and Lexi. TGK Automotive earned an award for their parade entry year.

TGK Automotive clients are invited to donate non-perishable food items during the holiday season each December to help support families in their local communities in need. TGK shops offer a discount on services to clients who donate to the food drive and often match the items donated. Thanks for the generosity of its clients, TGK Automotive has provided thousands of non-perishable food items to their local communities.

TGK Automotive was at Hugo’s Kidz and Biz celebration as a sponsor in May 2018. The Fest is hosted by the Hugo Area Business Association and gives kids and their families a fun, free event in their community. The event featured carnival games, bike raffles, balloon animals, face painters, a family fun stage, bouncy castle, giant slide, and food and refreshments. Troy Kaplan and Tim Kruse represented TGK Automotive at the event (and that’s Troy’s daughter Lexi helping out at their booth). TGK has been a sponsor of the event for many years.

Breast cancer research gets a boost in the fall at TGK Automotive shops through the PINK wiper blade campaign. “We support breast cancer research by donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of PINK wiper blades in our shops during the month of October,” notes Troy Kaplan, founder of TGK Automotive. These fun pink wiper blades can add some flair to a client’s vehicle or they can choose the black version that flaunts a small pink ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness. Just about every American has a family member or friend who has battled breast cancer, notes Alana Kaplan, who co-owns TGK Automotive with her husband Troy. “More than 2.6 million women in the United States have been diagnosed with breast cancer, and this is our way of helping to support them.”