April 25th 2022 - Update - Check Out Jim's Blog Post! http://www.jimpalmer911.org/rescue-mission-volunteer-since-2008/
On Monday February 21st in Tustin, CA the owner and operator of John Patterson’s OC Auto Team was pleasantly surprised by our friends at the OC Rescue Mission, WITH A SWORD! I know, I thought it was pretty cool as well. The OC Auto team including Tustin Mazda, Tustin Hyundai, Huntington Beach Mazda, and Mission Viejo Acura are all proud sponsors of the OC Rescue Mission.
It starts at the top and Mr. Patterson brings a passion and level of stewardship that all of us can admire, he is the front line of getting our staff, new car, used car, and service customers engaged with the local Orange County Community. The Orange County Rescue Mission is often on his mind, and we love to support them during Christmas in July and Christmas where our Mazda, Hyundai and Acura dealerships all work together to support in the giving. Giving with the goal of providing the least, the last and the lost with a hand up.
It's with a happy heart that we at Patterson’s OC Auto Team support great causes like the OC Rescue Mission and DiDi Hirsh. We never expect something in return as we believe it is our duty in life to help those who might need a hand up in life, and this is why we are again blowen away by the generosity of our partners and community.
Hence the Surprise…The Sword! As you can see from the below photos the OC Rescue Mission Surprised our leader with this amazing and beautiful gift. Engraved “Bestowed upon John Patterson, a Warrior for the Last, the Least and the Lost On The Frontlines Since 2008”
“I hope that you were surprised by our presentation today! We are so honored to gift you with a sword, but it hardly scratches the surface (pun intended) of expressing how grateful we are to you for the years of service you have invested in just about every aspect of the Rescue Mission and its many ventures! You have an impeccable servant’s heart, and we are blessed to serve in ministry alongside of you.” – Ashley – Orange County Rescue Mission.
As always you can join Mr. Patterson and the OC Auto Team in supporting the OC Rescue mission by donating during our charity events or donate any time of the year at: https://www.rescuemission.org/give-now/
If you would like to learn more about how we support the Recuse Mission check out our Blog Posts from this past year:
https://www.tustinmazda.com/john-pattersons-oc-auto-season-of-giving/
https://www.tustinmazda.com/orange-county-rescue-mission/
We would love to see anyone and everyone in the community support this amazing organization, even if you do not purchase a new, used, CPO or service your vehicle at any of our dealerships. Please let us know if we can help in any capacity.
For those of us that work with Mr. Patterson on a regular basis we get to see his passion for the OC Rescue Mission daily, and now he has a sword to back it up! As an internal member of Patterson Auto’s I must say it’s pretty cool our boss has a giant sword, but it might make me think twice to voice any complaints!
All kidding aside, thank you to all those that rally to collect gifts & donations, to all those that load up the trucks, deliver the packages, handle the logistics and provide those with a little bit less a hand up. This Sword belongs to all of you and I am sure John would say he can’t do it without such an amazing team & community.
Lastly, thank you to all of our amazing partners in the community. There is never a better time to get involved than today and we thank you all for what you do within our community. THANK YOU!
Learn More about Patterson Auto’s at: https://www.pattersonautos.com/Blog
Tustin Mazda
Tustin Hyundai
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Group Contact:
Mickey Thompson
Director of Digital Marketing
mthompson@ocautoteam.com