Over 125 employees of the Suburban Collection volunteered their time on October 15, 2001, and walked in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, five mile walk at Belle Isle. The Suburban Collection showed their commitment to the event by becoming a Gold sponsor of the event.

In the preceding weeks, the employees managed to collect over $25,000 in donations for Breast Cancer research. The Suburban Collection employee group exceeded their stated goal by more?

Oprah Winfrey provided the keys to a brand new Volkswagen Beetle car to John George, founder of the Motor City Blight Busters organization.
Suburban Volkswagen of Farmington Hills was the location of the presentation of a new Volkswagen car in recognition of the work that has been done by John George, and the Motor City Blight Busters.

Oprah Winfrey, during one of her famous giveaways, selected John as one of 275 lucky winners of vehicles?