Progressive Auto Sales staff present donations to Inn of the Good Shepherd's Myles Vanni (left),  Salvation Army Captain Mark Braye (top right) and George Weisz of St. Vincent de Paul (bottom right). Submitted photo.Progressive Auto Sales staff present donations to Inn of the Good Shepherd's Myles Vanni (left), Salvation Army Captain Mark Braye (top right) and George Weisz of St. Vincent de Paul (bottom right). Submitted photo.
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Progressive Auto Sales Supports Charities

Progressive Auto Sales has donated $3,500 to three local charities following a successful campaign in support of local food banks.

Staff say 140 people participated in their "Test Drive. Food Drive."

Funds raised will be split between Sarnia's Inn of the Good Shepherd, the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul.

The initiative was spearheaded by sales staff at the dealership; Kris Dougherty, Pete Gruening, Steve McDonald, Justin Campbell and Bob Partington.

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