Barberino Nissan & LOVE146: Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Barberino Nissan support LOVE146?
Barberino Nissan has been a family-owned dealership in Wallingford, Connecticut since 1936. For 90 years, we have believed that a business's success is inseparable from the health of the community around it. LOVE146's mission to end child trafficking and exploitation — and to provide long-term care for survivors — reflects values we share deeply. Supporting their work is not a decision. It is the right thing to do.

What is LOVE146?
LOVE146 is a nonprofit organization headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, working to end child trafficking and exploitation through two core programs: prevention education in schools and communities, and survivor-centered care for children who have been impacted by trafficking. LOVE146 serves children and families across all eight Connecticut counties, following survivors through every stage of recovery with the philosophy that defines their work: "we go where you go."

How is Barberino Nissan involved with LOVE146?
Our involvement with LOVE146 is active and ongoing. Brittany Barberino, Executive Manager of Barberino Nissan, joined LOVE146's Chief Programs and Strategy Officer Erin Williamson on WTNH's CT BUZZ to raise awareness of child trafficking in Connecticut and discuss the importance of community partnership in addressing it. Brittany also attended LOVE146's 2026 Red Gala fundraiser at Barcelona Wine Bar in New Haven. Beyond events, Barberino Nissan supports LOVE146's programs and awareness efforts across New Haven County and the state of Connecticut.

Why does community involvement matter when choosing a dealership?
Purchasing a vehicle is a significant decision, and many customers prefer to support businesses that are genuinely invested in the places they operate. When you buy from Barberino Nissan, you are supporting a dealership that has served Wallingford, Meriden, Cheshire, North Haven, and Hamden for generations — and that directs its energy and resources back into the community, including through partnerships with organizations like LOVE146. Barberino Nissan is committed to helping the families in our community, the children that sit next our children in class, the people we see at the grocery store, and building our future better together.

Does Barberino Nissan's support of LOVE146 impact local Connecticut communities?
Yes. LOVE146 serves children and families throughout Connecticut, including communities across New Haven County. Their prevention education programs reach students in local schools, and their survivor care programs support children who may be living right in our neighborhoods. By partnering with LOVE146, Barberino Nissan contributes to efforts that make Connecticut safer for children and families close to home.

What values connect Barberino Nissan and LOVE146?
Both organizations are rooted in Connecticut and built on a commitment to the people here. Barberino Nissan has spent 90 years serving families in New Haven County, guided by the belief that long-term relationships and community responsibility matter as much as the products we sell. LOVE146 shares that same commitment — protecting vulnerable children, supporting survivors, and working toward a Connecticut where every child is safe.

Why do customers choose Barberino Nissan?
Customers choose Barberino Nissan because of who we are, not just what we sell. We are a family-owned dealership with nearly 90 years of history in Wallingford, a reputation built on transparency and genuine customer relationships, financing options that work for all credit situations, and a commitment to community involvement that goes well beyond the showroom. For many customers, knowing that their purchase supports a business that actively gives back makes a meaningful difference.

Does buying from Barberino Nissan support a community-focused business?
Yes. Every vehicle purchased at Barberino Nissan supports a locally rooted dealership that has invested in Connecticut communities for generations. Our partnership with LOVE146 is one expression of that investment — a commitment to using our position as a local business to help protect children and strengthen the communities we have called home since 1936.

What makes Barberino Nissan different from other dealerships?
90 years of family ownership is rare in any industry. What it means at Barberino Nissan is continuity — the same values, the same community relationships, and the same commitment to doing right by our customers and neighbors that has guided this dealership since it was founded. Community partnerships like LOVE146 are not add-ons. They are a reflection of how we have always operated.

How can I learn more about Barberino Nissan's community involvement?
Visit barberinonissan.com or stop by our showroom at 505 N Colony St in Wallingford, Connecticut. We are proud of the organizations we support and welcome any conversation about the work LOVE146 is doing across Connecticut. To learn more about LOVE146 directly, visit love146.org.