Halloween Harvest at the Max Paul Park & Walnut Hill Community Garden

At Central City Toyota, our commitment to the community extends beyond helping drivers find reliable Toyota vehicles and quality automotive services. We believe in supporting organizations that create opportunities, encourage growth, and help prepare the next generation for success. Our partnership with the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) reflects our dedication to education, workforce development, and the students who will help shape the future. Recently, our team had the opportunity to visit the Community College of Philadelphia’s Career and Advanced Technology Center (CATC) to learn more about the innovative programs and opportunities available to students. The visit allowed us to connect with students, faculty, and members of the CCP team while gaining a closer look at the important work happening throughout the facility. Celebrating a Meaningful Partnership With Community College of Philadelphia During our visit, we had the privilege of meeting with members of the CCP team, including Dr. Zanjani, Chris Lewis, Daniel Reed, Carmelo Robles, Richard Saxton, Ron Sizer, and Corrine Miller. We enjoyed learning more about the educational programs, resources, and career-focused experiences offered through the Career and Advanced Technology Center. The Community College of Philadelphia has long served as an important resource for the Philadelphia community by providing students with access to education, training, and career opportunities. Through facilities like CATC, students can gain hands-on experience and develop skills that support their professional goals. Central City Toyota is proud to support initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for students and families throughout the region. We are honored to be part of a partnership focused on strengthening the community and helping prepare future generations for success. CATC Lobby Dedication Recognizes Community Support As part of this special partnership, the first-floor lobby of the Career and Advanced Technology Center is being dedicated to Max & Sandi Paul, Brad & Shira Paul, as well as Ardmore Toyota and Central City Toyota. This dedication recognizes the lasting impact of the support provided by these families and organizations. On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, members of our team joined the CCP community to capture photos at the future dedication location. Standing together in front of the dedication mock-ups created a memorable moment and provided an opportunity to reflect on the importance of this partnership. The gathering allowed everyone involved to recognize the lasting legacy this support will create. Partnerships between businesses and educational institutions help ensure students have access to valuable resources, training, and opportunities that can positively impact their futures. Supporting Education and Building Stronger Communities The partnership between Central City Toyota and Community College of Philadelphia represents the impact that collaboration can have on education and workforce development. By supporting programs that provide students with career-focused learning opportunities, we can help strengthen the communities we serve. The visit was also a chance to celebrate the relationship that has grown through this partnership. Team members, students, and CCP representatives shared conversations, reflected on the importance of the collaboration, and enjoyed time together over a delicious lunch from Hymie’s Deli. Central City Toyota is grateful for the opportunity to partner with Community College of Philadelphia and support the continued success of the Career and Advanced Technology Center. The lobby dedication represents more than a physical space — it represents a shared commitment to education, opportunity, and creating a positive impact for future generations of students. We look forward to continuing our partnership with CCP and supporting initiatives that help make a difference throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding communities.

The team here at Central City Toyota comes to work every day to help people throughout the community find the vehicles they need, or repair and maintain the vehicles they love. While this is what we happily do for a living, we’re also proud to serve the community in a variety of other ways. On November 22 nd, 2021, we joined together with The Enterprise Center, Walnut Hill Neighbors, and our partner dealership, Ardmore Toyota, to help feed those in need this holiday season. In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to make sure that families throughout the area had a meal to enjoy. With this in mind, turkeys and everything else needed for a Thanksgiving meal were collected and given out to over 300 families at Max Paul Park this past November. Giving Back to Our Community Everyone on the Central City Toyota team recognizes that everyone needs help at different points in their life, and we want to help in every way we can. That means we help our customers to find and care for the right cars based on their specific needs every day. During special holidays like Thanksgiving, that means providing a meal to families in need. By working together with other local businesses and dozens of volunteers, we hope we were able to make this holiday a little brighter for everyone. We know that having the opportunity to serve the community is deeply meaningful to the whole team here at Central City Toyota. As we look forward to continuing the holiday season and entering the new year, we hope to be able to continue to work with the overall community to make sure that everyone has what they need, whether that concerns a new Toyota or otherwise. Find Out More About Central City Toyota If you’d like to learn more about how our Philadelphia Toyota dealership gives back to our community, browse our new Toyotas and used cars for sale in Philadelphia, PA, or contact us to schedule a test drive or ask any questions you may have, feel entirely welcome to at your convenience. We look forward to continuing to serve our community, and hope to see you soon.

We’re pleased to announce that our General Manager, Jamie Haberle, has accepted a community service award from the Philadelphia Police Department on behalf of our dealership. Returning customers and followers are familiar with how much emphasis we place on serving our community at Central City Toyota, so you know how proud we are of this recognition. As part of the Bigger Than Me Bookbag Giveaway on Friday, August 23, the Philadelphia 18th Police District distributed more than 400 bags to students on their way back to school. As part of the event, kids were also offered free school supplies, haircuts, and eye exams. The bigger Than me bookbag Giveaway with Nv my eyewear! A special Thank you to all the sponsors. A little under 400 bags was given to the community. @NBCPhiladelphia @FOX29philly @6abc @Dj_Neeeknyce @PPDMGillespie @PPDDerrickWood @PhillyPolice @ppu215 @phillypolice @StaplesStores pic.twitter.com/OILe7ZnWxs — PPD 18th District (@PPD18Dist) August 24, 2019 Central City Toyota and our sister dealership Ardmore Toyota are proud to sponsor a life-changing event like this one. Central City Toyota Continues a Tradition of Outreach Our dealership is part of a family business dating back to the early 1900s, and community involvement has always been at the heart of what we do. The Paul Family has previously been recognized in People Magazine for its community service, and we follow Max and Brad’s belief that even the smallest accomplishments are born from humility and grow through charity. We’re partnered with organizations throughout our community, including the DMAX Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia, and Children’s Hospital Philadelphia. For a full list of organizations, events, and groups we sponsor, visit our Community Involvement page. If you would like to discuss getting involved with an event, we encourage you to reach out to us by phone or via our website.