Committed To Our Communities

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Modern Makes a Difference is how we give back to the communities where our customers and employees live and work. Through Modern Makes a Difference, we are committed to bettering the lives of children and supporting underserved communities in our area.

Modern Nissan of Hickory Partners

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC

To date—Modern has provided over 1 million meals to individuals and families affected by the pandemic. Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina’s mission is to provide food assistance through a network of partners, while educating and engaging its communities in the elimination of hunger and its causes.

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 United Way

Over 1.2 Million Dollars in Employee and Corporate Donations since 2000. The United Way is focused on creating community-based and community-led solutions that strengthen the cornerstones for a good quality of life: education, financial stability and health.

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Walk MS

Title Sponsor of Walk MS Greater Carolinas Chapter since 2004. Walk MS® brings you together with our community of passionate people to connect and raise funds to change the world for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis.

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Foothills Kids

Foothills KIDS is a nonprofit, educational children’s magazine dedicated to highlight western NC and helps children connect to their communities, shared history, and each other.

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Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish has granted hundreds of thousands of life-changing wishes to children battling critical illnesses. Wishes that give families hope through dark times, strength to persevere and experiences that forever change their lives.

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Hickory Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism

Recreation centers, city parks, hiking and cycling trails, sports venues and complexes—all accessible and built for all ages, young and old.


Modern Nissan of Hickory Puts Community First

Modern Nissan of Hickory remains committed to partnering with organizations meeting our criteria for giving to provide the most impactful support to the community. If your organization or program is interested in becoming a partner with us, please submit the form below. We review applications on an ongoing basis.

While Modern Automotive values all who are engaged in volunteerism and charities, we are unfortunately not able to fund all requests. Modern Makes a Difference does not consider contributions to:

  • Individuals
  • Organizations that discriminate, including but not limited to, on the basis of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, country of origin, citizenship, veteran or disability status
  • Political action committees, candidates, causes, and lobbying
  • Labor, alumni, or fraternal groups
  • For-profit entities, including start-up small businesses
  • Endowment funds
  • Loans
  • Trips or tours
  • Sectarian and religious organizations not serving the general public on a nondenominational basis
  • Research grants
  • Private schools founded on religious principles

Additionally, recipient organizations must not knowingly conduct or support violent or terrorist activities nor transact business with those who do.

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