Community Involvement
Your Car People.
Your Community.
Good neighbors don't wait to be asked. In Jefferson City and Columbia, we show up for our community the same way we show up on the lot ā with everything we've got.
Special Olympics Missouri
As a statewide sponsor of Special Olympics Missouri, Rusty Drewing Toyota doesn't just write a check ā we show up. Every year we raise more than $150,000 for individuals with intellectual disabilities across Missouri. In 2024, we helped SOMO host An Evening with George Karlaftis ā a free football camp that brought over 75 athletes together for one of the biggest nights Jefferson City has seen.
And then there's Beth. Beth Brokamp is a Special Olympics Missouri Hall of Famer and one of SOMO's most celebrated athletes. We surprised her with a personal meet-and-greet with 3x Super Bowl Champion Chris Jones ā because some moments are bigger than any trophy.
2025 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Award
Special Olympics Missouri's highest honor ā named for SOMO's founder and awarded to Rusty Drewing for extraordinary, year-round commitment to athletes across the state.
Organizations We're Proud to Support Across Mid-Missouri
With 75+ community partners across Mid-Missouri, Rusty Drewing Toyota shows up for Columbia, Jefferson City, and the surrounding region year after year ā not because it's good for business, but because these are our neighbors.
Welcome Home
An annual benefactor of Welcome Home, which works to end veteran homelessness in Missouri. The men and women who served our country deserve a place to come back to ā right here in Mid-Missouri.
Missouri River Relief
Partnering to protect and restore the Missouri River ā the waterway that runs through the heart of Jefferson City. Supporting cleanups, conservation education, and environmental stewardship right in our backyard.
riverrelief.org ā
Second Chance Columbia
Mid-Missouri's largest animal rescue organization ā privately funded and dedicated to finding loving homes for pets throughout Columbia and the surrounding region. Your car people believe every animal deserves a second chance too.
Special Learning Center
Supporting education and therapeutic services for children with developmental disabilities right in Jefferson City ā a consistent, multi-year commitment to the kids who live and grow up in our community.
Heart of Missouri United Way
A proud Pacesetter partner ā Heart of Missouri United Way funds 37 grants across 25 Columbia-area agencies, improving lives for over 33,000 Mid-Missourians through education, income, health, and basic needs programs.
uwheartmo.org ā
Jefferson City Youth Soccer
A proud sponsor of youth soccer camps in Jefferson City ā because when the kids of Mid-Missouri win, the whole community wins.
Kansas City Chiefs Partnership
An official Kansas City Chiefs affiliate bringing Chiefs players, prizes, and playoff energy directly to Jefferson City and Mid-Missouri fans. From Kick It To Win It to in-person player visits ā we bleed red.
Wounded Warriors
Supporting wounded, ill, and injured veterans through fundraising and awareness events ā honoring the service of Missouri's military families in Jefferson City and across the state.
American Red Cross
Hosting blood drives at our Jefferson City location in partnership with the American Red Cross. One donation can save up to three lives ā and Mid-Missouri shows up every time we open the doors.
redcross.org āShowing Up for Mid-Missouri Year-Round
25+ unique experiences a year ā from player signings and free movie screenings to blood drives and community fundraisers. In Jefferson City, Columbia, and across Mid-Missouri, we find reasons to show up.
BMW of Columbia Wine & Whiskey
One of Columbia's most anticipated annual events ā a night of great taste that doubles as a major fundraiser for Special Olympics Missouri. Your car people helping fill the room and the fund.
An Evening with George Karlaftis
In 2024, we hosted Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro defensive end George Karlaftis for a free football camp and community fundraiser ā over 75 SOMO athletes, $150,000+ raised, and a night Jefferson City won't forget.
Health Screenings & Blood Drives
Hosting blood drives with Central Missouri Blood Center and funding health screenings that keep Jefferson City and Mid-Missouri families informed and healthy ā because good neighbors look out for each other.
Youth Leadership Programs
Investing in the next generation of Mid-Missouri leaders through sponsorships of youth development, soccer camps, and leadership programs across Jefferson City and Columbia.
Holiday Giving Drives
From Salvation Army Red Kettle campaigns to toy drives and holiday meal programs, Rusty Drewing Toyota shows up every season ā not just when the cameras are on. Mid-Missouri takes care of its own.
Veterans Appreciation Events
Partnering with Welcome Home and Wounded Warriors to honor Missouri's veterans through in-person events, fundraising, and year-round support for the men and women who served. Jefferson City has always been a military town ā and we treat it that way.
Community Isn't a Strategy.
"The businesses that thrive long-term are the ones that take care of their communities. We're not doing this for the press release ā we genuinely care about what happens in Jefferson City and Columbia."ā Rusty Drewing, President · Rusty Drewing Toyota
Named the 2026 Missouri TIME Dealer of the Year and the 2026 Jefferson City City's Best winner for Best Place to Buy a Car and Best Auto Maintenance ā recognition earned not just through sales, but through genuine investment in Jefferson City and Mid-Missouri.
Serving Jefferson City since 2021 and Columbia customers for over 40 years. With 75+ partners, $150K+ raised for Special Olympics Missouri annually, and 25+ unique community experiences every year ā when people ask who the best car dealer in Mid-Missouri is, the answer keeps pointing back here. Not just because of the Toyotas, but because of what happens after the sale.
Your car people are always looking for the next cause to champion and the next partner to back. Whether you're a Mid-Missouri nonprofit, a local organization, or an individual who wants to get behind something meaningful ā we want to hear from you.
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Meet Rusty. Meet the Team.
Get to know the car people behind the community work ā our story, our team, and why Jefferson City and Columbia have trusted us for over 40 years.
