In The Community

For more than 46 years, Pedersen has been a partner to the Northern Colorado community to help improve and give back to the community that supports us. We donate to charitable causes, sponsor local schools and clubs and actively participate in community activities in the Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley areas.

At Pedersen we firmly believe in working with and supporting businesses, non-profit and individuals to improve the quality of life and help make a bright future for Northern Colorado.

Pedersen Volvo proudly supports the following organizations:

Realities for Children

Since 2011, Pedersen Toyota Scion Volvo has been a proud Business Member of Realities For Children, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide for the unmet needs of children in Northern Colorado who have been abused, neglected or are at-risk. This consortium of more than 200 Business Members underwrites the administration of all programs and services provided by Realities For Children, enabling the charity to operate without expenses and ensuring 100% of every dollar raised or donated directly benefits local youth. Partnered in service with 28 local youth agencies, Realities For Children creates a safety net of services for children when no other resources are available. The four core services provided by Realities For Children are: Emergency Funding, Monthly Youth Activities, Community Education & Awareness Events and Youth Agency Sponsorship.

Hope Lives Foundation

Pedersen Toyota Scion Volvo is a proud supporter of Hope Lives is a nonprofit breast cancer support center that provides free holistic wellness/lifestyle support services to women in northern Colorado who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer. By partnering with Hope Lives through sponsorship of their Pink Boa 5K Run and annual Celebrate Life in the Pink Gala, Pedersen Toyota Scion Volvo helps to ensure that these valuable services remain free of charge to breast cancer patients and that no woman is ever placed on a waiting list

Larimer County Humane Society

Pedersen Toyota Scion Volvo is proud to help more than 6,000 animals per year through our partnership with the Larimer County Humane Society. Larimer Humane Society provides second chances for homeless, ill or injured animals in Northern Colorado. An animal that becomes lost or is abandoned by and owner finds a safe place to rest its head and tuck its tail until either their families find them or Larimer Humane Society helps secure them a new home. For over 40 years, Larimer County Humane Society has helped thousands of pets either return home or find a new forever home.

Ram Strength

Pedersen Toyota Scion Volvo is a proud sponsor of RAMSTRENGTH™ which supports local cancer survivors by providing financial assistance for basic needs, scholarships, programs and services . RAMSTRENGTH is the only local non-profit that provides financial assistance for all types of cancer survivors in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Through Community support, RAMSTRENGTH™ has raised over $1,000,000 to help our friends and neighbors fight cancer.

PVH and MCR Foundation

Pedersen Toyota Scion Volvo is a proud supporter of the UCHealth Cancer Center in Fort Collins. Through a partnership with the Colorado Eagles, Pedersen Toyota Scion Volvo contributes a portion of their sales every October to supporting this new facility that provides state of the art cancer care and service right here in northern Colorado. The PVH and MCR Foundation has raised over $6.1 million toward this building, and we are proud to partner with the community in bringing this level of care to our family, friends and neighbors.

Autism Society of Larimer County	Kiss-Mas Wishes Holiday Drive
American Red Cross	Knights of Columbus
Blevins Middle School	Larimer County Child Advocacy
Bob Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Fund	Larimer County Parks and Recreation
Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County	Liberty Common School
Budweiser Event Center	Loveland Chamber of Commerce
Canyon Concert Ballet	Loveland High School
Community Foundation of Larimer County	Mountain Gymnastics
Cinco De Mayo	Muscular Dystrophy Fund
A Childs Dream Fulfilled	Pheasants Forever, Northern Colorado Chapter #395
Colorado Eagles	Polar Plunge
Colorado State University Athletics	Poudre High School
Colorado State University Equine Science	Poudre Fire Authority
Diocesan Development Fund	Poudre Valley Health System Foundation
Ducks Unlimited	PSD Vipers Lacrosse
Food Bank of Larimer County	Respite Care Inc
Foothills Gateway Foundation	Rocky Mountain High School
Fossil Ridge High School	Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
Fort Collins Buckaroos	Salvation Army
Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce	Special Olympics
Fort Collins High School	Susan G Komen Race for the Cure
Fort Collins Lacrosse	The Taste Food Bank
Fort Collins Sertoma Club	Turning Point Charity Events
Fort Collins Symphony	Wilbur's Breast Cancer Fund for Women
Full Moon Open Bass Tournament	Wolf Sanctuary
Jackson's Therapy Fund	United Way
Junior Golf League

March 2017 Pedersen Volvo and The Harvey Family

This month Wayne and Lauren Harvey were nearly killed on I70 when high winds pushed over a semi on to their Volvo crushing their car, just missing their two daughters Echo and Estelle. Their vehicle was dragged along I-70 more than 100 yards. Lauren and Wayne say Volvo's sturdiness of their Volvo saved their lives.

Pedersen Volvo, Rickenbaugh Volvo, McDonald Volvo, Penkus Volvo, and Sill Terhar Volvo all pitched in to cover what insurance wouldn't and presented the family with a new Volvo along with new car seats.

"I heard that they had started a GoFundMe page because insurance wasn't covering some things, and I didn't think that was okay, so I wanted to make sure that if insurance wasn't going to make sure that they could continue to stay safe, then I would," said Ryan Burr, Sales Manager at Pedersen Volvo.

"I'm just beyond thankful and beyond grateful that people saw our family and thought we were enough to do something like this," Lauren said. The Harvey's hope Volvo's generosity will inspire others to pay it forward.

Pedersen is honored to have contributed to the continued safety of the Harvey Family.

Pedersen Proudly Supports the 2016 Special Olympics Polar Plunge

The Special Olympics Colorado Polar Plunge presented is a fun and unique way to help support a great cause. You can challenge yourself to jump into the frigid water of Horsetooth Reservoir and get pledges of financial support from your family and friends. "Plungers," as participants are referred to, may take the Plunge as an individual or as a team member. Many Plungers come in costume and stay afterward for the festivities or to cheer others on.

Pedersen is proud to be a part the 2016 Eagles Pot of Gold game.

This years recipient, Megan Hoover and her family received more than $50,000 which included a Toyota Minivan and free oil changes for life. Pictured below is the Hoover Family.

During Pedersen and Larimer Humane Society's Liberty and "Purr" Suit of Adoption Event. A total 48 animals were adopted at this purrfect event; 15 dogs, 29 cats and 4 small mammals including Princess pictured below!