Plaza Auto Mall community support in Brooklyn, NY
Supporting Brooklyn’s youth and families
Plaza Auto Mall partnered with elected officials, local nonprofits, and community leaders for a back-to-school celebration designed to support neighborhood youth. Held at Plaza Auto Mall’s facility near Nostrand Avenue and King’s Highway, the event brought together hundreds of families for school supply giveaways, music, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
As a trusted name in Brooklyn since 1975, Plaza Auto Mall is proud to take part in events that uplift local students and strengthen the community we serve.
Community partners working together for Brooklyn families
The event was co-hosted with support from civic leaders, public offices, nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and community groups committed to helping local families prepare for a successful school year. Together, these partners helped create a welcoming back-to-school celebration with resources, activities, and support for Brooklyn’s youth.
Community organizations
COJO of Flatbush, JCCMP, COPO, The Bridge, and Lions Club representatives helped provide volunteers, resources, community support, and a welcoming event experience.
Event impact
Families came together for school supplies, music, activities, and a back-to-school celebration designed to support Brooklyn students, local youth, and neighborhood families.
Scenes from Plaza in the Community
See moments from the back-to-school celebration, where local leaders, volunteers, organizations, and families came together to support students across Brooklyn.
Founded in 1975, Plaza Auto Mall is a family of dealerships serving Brooklyn and the greater New York City area. With brands including Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, and Acura, Plaza has built its reputation on trust, service, and strong community ties.
Plaza Auto Mall Helps Brooklyn Students Start School Ready With Hundreds of Free Backpacks and Supply Kits
“Plaza Has Your Back: 2026” brought Brooklyn families, elected officials, the NYPD and community organizations together on Nostrand Avenue.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2026 — “We help Brooklyn move every day. This week, we helped Brooklyn’s students move forward.”
Plaza Auto Mall welcomed Brooklyn families to its Nostrand Avenue location on Aug. 25 for Plaza Has Your Back: 2026, a community celebration designed to help local students begin the new school year prepared and confident.
During the event, Plaza Auto Mall and its partners distributed hundreds of free backpacks and school-supply kits. Families also enjoyed face painting, games, balloon sculptures, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, snacks and music from a live DJ.
“For more than 50 years, Brooklyn families have supported Plaza Auto Mall. Giving back is one of the ways we say thank you—and help Brooklyn’s next generation move forward,” said Adam Rosatti, general manager of Plaza Auto Mall.
The event was made possible with support from New York City Council Members Farah N. Louis and Inna Vernikov; New York State Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn; New York State Assemblyman Kalman Yeger; New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud; Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez; the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush (COJO of Flatbush); the Jewish Community Council of Marine Park (JCCMP); the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau — Brooklyn South; and the NYPD 63rd and 70th Precincts.
Brooklyn has always had Plaza Auto Mall’s back. Plaza will always have Brooklyn’s.
About Plaza Auto Mall
Founded in 1975, Plaza Auto Mall is a family of Brooklyn dealerships representing Acura, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and Toyota, together with a dedicated pre-owned operation. Located along Nostrand Avenue, Plaza Auto Mall also provides financing, service, parts and collision support.
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