Our Community at Pohanka Chevrolet

Pohanka Automotive Group has been a proud partner to the communities we serve since our first location opened in downtown Washington, D.C. in 1919. We employ over 1,700 people who live and work in these communities, and for 106 years we have demonstrated our dedication to our neighbors through continued support of charities, schools, youth programs, and community-based organizations in Chantilly, greater Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland and Tomball, Texas.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Our team members actively donate their time and effort – both on and off the clock – to improve the lives of those around us. Below are a few highlights of the support we have been proud to provide our community over the years. As we celebrate our 106th year in business, we pledge our continued support to our neighbors in Chantilly, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, Capitol Heights, MD, Salisbury, MD, Tomball, TX and beyond!

46th Annual 2025 Mid-Atlantic Police Motorcycle Rodeo

Pohanka Automotive Group was a diamond sponsor at this years Rodeo donating $30,000 to HEROES INC. The Mid-Atlantic Police Motorcycle Rodeos mission is to build up the skills and working relationships of the motorcycle officers in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

2025 Chantilly High School Purple Tide Magazine

Pohanka Chevrolet is proud to sponsor The Purple Tide, the official student-produced newspaper of Chantilly High School. Through this partnership, Pohanka Chevrolet supports student journalism, creativity, and leadership—helping empower young writers and editors as they share stories that inform, inspire, and connect the Chantilly High School community.

2025 Oktoberfest

Hosted by the Vienna Business Association and the Town of Vienna, this annual Oktoberfest Festival brought in 40,000+ attendees this year for beer, wine, great food, live entertainment, craft vendors, and family-friendly activities. The event is proudly supported by the Pohanka Automotive Group as a main stage sponsor.

2025 Elly Doyle Park Service Awards

Pohanka Automotive Group and The Scott A. & Phyllis P. Crabtree Family Foundation were recipients in this years Fairfax County Park Foundation Eakin Philanthropy Awards. The annual award honors individuals and organizations whose financial or in-kind support has meaningfully strengthened Fairfax County parks. Their contributions create lasting community benefits through innovative programs, facilities, and solutions.

2025 Bike MS Event

Pohanka Automotive Group was a silver sponsor at this years Bike MS event. Their contributing efforts helped in raising awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis research.

2025 Chantilly Corvette Show

The Northern Virginia Corvette Club’s annual show at Pohanka Chevrolet showcases and awards standout Corvettes and supports the Western Fairfax Christian Ministries Food Pantry

2025 Mount Vernon District Summer Palooza

Pohanka Automotive Group was a sponsor of this year's first annual event which included live music, food and fun for the whole family.

2025 ViVa! Vienna! Event

ViVa! Vienna! is a family-friendly Memorial Day celebration of community, unity, and remembrance—while raising funds to support local charitable, educational, and service organizations year-round.

Paws Of Honor

A nonprofit organization that offers free veterinary care to retired military and law enforcement K-9s

Washington Business Hall of Fame

The Washington Business Hall of Fame, Greater Washington's premier lifetime achievement award in business, proudly welcomed its Class of 2024 during a gala held on November 20, 2024, at The Anthem. Geoffrey Pohanka, Chairman of the Pohanka Auto Group, was among the distinguished Laureates recognized for their transformational leadership and philanthropic contributions. This honor celebrates their remarkable impact on the local economy, surrounding communities, and overall quality of life. Congratulations to Geoffrey and the entire Class of 2024 on this well-deserved recognition.

Washington Business Hall of Fame

2024 Santa's Ride Event

Pohanka Automotive Group is proud to support the Fairfax County Police Department’s annual Santa’s Ride, helping bring joy to children in hospitals and local charities by donating toys and spreading holiday cheer.

Rocky Run Middle School's Day Of Service

Pohanka Auto Group & Chevy donated $1,000.00 towards Rocky Run Middle School’s Day of Service with Rise Against Hunger. All 8th grade Students gave back to the community by packing food for those that experience food insecurity.

Rocky Run Middle School Donation

2024 Bike MS Event

Pohanka Automotive Group was a silver sponsor at this years Bike MS event. Their contributing efforts helped in raising awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis research.

Pohanka Auto Group & Pohanka Mobility table

32nd Annual 2024 Centreville Day Celebration

Pohanka Automotive Group was a sponsor at this years Centreville Day Celebration. Pohanka Lexus escorted Miss Virginia USA.

Community Empowerment Northern Virginia

Pohanka Automotive Group and The Crabtree Family Foundation partners with Community Empowerment of Northern Virginia

National Sporting Library & Museum

Pohanka Automotive Group sponsors the Annual NSLM Polo Classic Presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN^™

Ox Hill Baptist Church

Vaccine drives for the community and Pohanka Chevrolet staff

Annual Labor Day Car Show / Clifton Lions Club - City of Fairfax

The Annual Labor Day Car Show is jointly produced by the City of Fairfax and the Clifton Lions Club. The mission of the show is to raise money for local charitable service organizations. Life with Cancer (www.lifewithcancer.org) and the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (www.NVTRP.org) are the major recipients. 100% of the proceeds from the show will be donated and all donations received are tax deductible.

Annual Labor Day Car Show

Pohanka Chevrolet Proudly Supports the Following Organizations & Events

It is our belief that nothing is more important than giving back to the communities that we work, live, and raise our families in as often as possible.