Ferman Community Partnership
Since 1895, the Ferman organization, and its employees, have positively influenced the people and communities they serve by demonstrating excellence in corporate citizenship through the Ferman Community Partnership.
Today, the values instilled by our founders guide Ferman’s charitable and philanthropic impact on the Tampa Bay area. We strive to continually make a difference in people’s lives through contributions of volunteer time and financial resources, and supporting our employees in their endeavors to make the Tampa Bay area a better place to live and work.
The types of organizations supported through the Ferman Community Partnership are as diverse as our community and include schools, educational and scholarship programs; health, medical and human services organizations; arts, cultural and history groups; civic, community events and fund drives; amateur youth sports and related activities.
The Mission of the Ferman Community Partnership
Enrich and improve the lives of men, women and children through philanthropy and active, personal involvement in the community.
Holiday Food & Toy Drive
Christmas Food & Toy Item Donations – Collection Dates: December 5th – December 19th
Visit Ferman Buick-GMC of Wesley Chapel during regular business hours to donate Holiday Food or Toy items for local families in need. It’s all part of Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Food Drive and Holiday Toy Drive. Your donations make sure that everyone has the opportunity for a Christmas meal and a toy under the tree.
Here is a list of most needed Food and Toy Items:
Holiday Food Items:
- Turkey, Ham, Cereal, Canned Yams, Bagged or Boxed Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce.
- Also: Bagged or Canned Beans, Soup, Bags of Rice, Boxed or Canned Potatoes, Gravy Packets, Dessert Mixes, Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Boxed Macaroni & Cheese
Holiday Toy Items:
Click Here to learn more information about Metropolitan Ministries
BACKPACKS OF HOPE
School Supplies Drive – Collection dates: June 27th – July 18th
More than 2,200 children in our community need our help!
Visit Ferman Buick GMC of Wesley Chapel during regular business hours to donate school supplies for local children in need. It’s all part of Metropolitan Ministries Backpacks of Hope. Your donations ensure every child is prepared for the school year.
Follow this link for a list of MOST NEEDED ITEMS.
Metro Ministries Backpacks of Hope Drive
2020 Miles for Moffitt Virtual Event
True courage knows no obstacles. Ferman supports your courage and is proud to be a sponsor of the 2020 Miles for Moffitt Virtual Event. Visit Miles for Moffitt to learn more & support cancer research at Moffitt Cancer Center.
Miles for Moffitt – I am Courageous because …
Ferman Buick-GMC Hosts a 99.5 QYK Guitar Pull Ticket Raid and Helps Out Metropolitan Ministries
On October 25th, Ferman Buick-GMC teamed up with 99.5 QYK to host a ticket raid for this year’s Guitar Pull at the Straz Center. One lucky winner took home a pair of tickets to the event. Check out all the great pics QYK’s Street Team snapped at our state-of-the-art dealership here.
In an effort to help feed those in need in the Tampa Bay area, Guests were encouraged to bring canned goods to donate to Metropolitan Ministries during the ticket raid.
For more information about this year’s 99.5 QYK Guitar Pull at the Straz Center on November 15th, check out their official webpage.

Gasparilla Distance Classic Vehicle Spa Day Giveaway
Ferman is a proud sponsor of the Gasparilla Distance Classic and during the Health and Fitness Expo, runners could register at the Ferman tent to win great prizes like a Deluxe Vehicle Spa Day.


Sales Manager Luke Miller presented this year’s winner, David Wilder, with his certificate in our beautiful Buick-GMC showroom
Team members of Ferman Buick-GMC gathered together for their annual United Way Breakfast in October. NHL Hall of Famer and Tampa Bay Lightning co-founder and radio analyst Phil Esposito joined the Ferman team to help raise donations for the United Way Suncoast. Ferman Buick-GMC of Wesley Chapel has helped Ferman Automotive to become the 14th largest donor to the United Way Suncoast.

