One of the foundations of Jonker Honda and the Jonker family is our commitment to give back to the community. We’ve been part of the community, contributing to the economy and providing corporate leadership. Over the years we’ve supported the Langley Child Development Centre, Shut Out MS Society, Food Bank, Canadian Cancer Society, UBC, and PADS (Pacific Assistance Dogs Society). We also support our local schools’ work co-op programs and fundraisers on a requested basis from Jonker Honda employees.

Our major initiative over the past 10 years has been our Dry Grad Program.

Dry Grad Car Program. Since 1998 we have supported three local high schools by donating a refurbished vehicle as the grand prize available only to students attending a Dry Grad celebration. The prize vehicle is provided as an incentive to encourage maximum participation and attendance at Dry Grads, and attendance at these events has gone up significantly as a result. Jonker Honda employees and suppliers donate their time to restore the vehicles to near new condition. In 2008 Jonker Auto Group presented vehicles to 3 more winners, bringing the total number of Dry Grad cars presented to 30.

“We must encourage our young people to stay safe and act responsibly- especially at Graduation. I’m pleased to support this community project” - Karel Jonker.

Here is the photo of Karel presenting the keys to Janelle Stewart of Lord Tweedsmuir's 2008 graduating class. Janelle won a Honda Civic in the Dry Grad Car draw. The car was presented to Janelle at Lord Tweedsmuir by Karel Jonker

Photo credit: Ursula Maxwell-Lewis/Cloverdale Reporter