Local Tacoma Auto Dealer Gives Back to Franklin Pierce School District

Online, October 20, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Tacoma, WA -- Bruce Titus Tacoma Subaru announces today the partnership with Franklin Pierce School District to implement the Watch D.O.G.'s ® program in all eight Franklin Pierce elementary schools. This donation of both financial support and time will allow for the program to become stronger in the schools that already have it, but will also provide the necessary resources for schools to being their own Watch D.O.G.'s ® program. the basic idea of Watch D.O.G.'s ® is to encourage volunteerism by fathers and other male role models during the school day.

WATCH D.O.G.S.® is the father involvement initiative of the National Center for Fathering that was founded by Jim Moore, a concerned father who chose to take action in response to a 1998 middle school shooting in Jonesboro, AR. Moore wanted to help prevent violence from occurring at his children's school or at any school. The first program was launched at George Elementary in Springdale, AR, the school of Moore's oldest child. Today, more than 2127 programs in 40 states and New Zealand participate in WATCH D.O.G.S. ®

WATCH D.O.G.S.®, a K-12 program, invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other father figures to volunteer at least one day all day at their child's/student's school during the school year. Individuals sign up at a kick-off event such as a "Dads and Kids Pizza Night" or "Donuts with Dad" or in the office at any time throughout the school year. The program is overseen by a "Top Dog" volunteer who partners with the school administrator to coordinate scheduling and identify opportunities for WatchDOGS to provide assistance at the school. WatchDOG volunteers perform a variety of tasks during their volunteer day including monitoring the school entrance, assisting with unloading and loading of buses and cars, monitoring the lunch room, or helping in the classroom with a teacher's guidance by working with small groups of students on homework, flashcards, or spelling.

"Being a part of this community is extremely important to us," said Bruce Titus, Owner Tacoma Subaru. "...what an incredible way to be involved in the lives of over 3000 elementary children in our community".

"We are all very excited about this opportunity, to work with Bruce Titus Tacoma Subaru on a project that has proven value its value in our schools," said Dr. Frank Hewins, Supt. of Franklin Pierce Schools

Bruce Titus Tacoma Subaru, Subaru Dealership located in Tacoma Washington has been serving the community for 16 years and values relationships within the community that allows the opportunity to give back. The opportunity to partner with Franklin Pierce Schools and make this program a reality is a great honor.

Contact:

Greg Becker
Director of Business Development
Bruce Titus Automotive Group
4030 S. Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98445
253-473-6200 ext1280
gregb@brucetitus.com

Http://www.brucetitus.com