Mercedes-Benz hasn't achieved well over a century of success on accident. They did it largely by gaining the approval of luxury drivers across the world via exceptional products (i.e., the C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, M-Class) and service. In the spirit of giving back and showing their profound gratitude, Mercedes-Benz gives to a variety of charitable programs. To offer you greater insight into the German automaker's philanthropic initiatives, Santa Rosa is going to take you on a short trip down memory lane. Specifically, we're going to glance back to 2011.You might remember reading how Mercedes-Benz planned to honor the 125th anniversary of autos and their company with 125 charitable acts, last year. Well, Santa Rosa, serving Santa Rosa, CA, is happy to say they succeeded. Below, you'll find a list of just some of their efforts, many of which continue to present day.Mercedes-Benz Philanthropic Initiatives At a Glance- Hosting bake sales for Cookies for Cancer at their American headquarters- Contributing $25,000 to five, different U.S. charities- Supporting the Family Research Foundation- Conducting safety-focused driving courses to new drivers across AmericaTo learn more about these and the many other charitable efforts Mercedes-Benz performed to meet their lofty goal, please visit www.mbusa.com/mercedes-benz/about_us/mbcommunity today. Also, be sure to stay tuned to the Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa blog. Located conveniently at 2881Corby Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407, we're dedicated to keeping you up to date on all Mercedes-Benz news. This includes everything from new model launches to philanthropic efforts to concept cars to technological innovations.