Ford Philanthropy

This holiday season, we’re teaming up with longtime partner Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan to provide nutritious meals for our neighbors. Today, we’re DOUBLING donations, which means your contribution will have twice the impact. Normally, each dollar donated provides three meals, but with our match, every dollar is worth six meals. Donate today! https://bit.ly/3UN7LM0

This Veterans Day, we’re honoring Ford and Ford Philanthropy’s century-long partnership with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), which began in 1922 when Henry Ford organized a cross-country caravan of Model T Fords to bring veterans to the DAV national convention. In August, we celebrated this legacy by providing a grant to support transportation for veterans to medical appointments. Over the years, Ford has donated hundreds of vehicles to DAV, helping provide nearly 20 million rides for veterans in need. We’ve also funded sports rehabilitation and scholarships for young volunteers who support veterans. Today and every day, we’re grateful for our nation’s veterans.

We’re proud to announce that Ford Philanthropy, in partnership with United Way of West Tennessee, broke ground on the new Ford Community Center in Stanton, TN. This Center is a result of more than 2,500 hours of conversations with residents and community partners, focused on providing opportunities for economic mobility, food security, and entrepreneurship for local residents. Together, we’re building a brighter future.

Ford has always been committed to supporting our communities through good times and bad. As our longtime disaster relief partner Team Rubicon begins the difficult work of helping communities recover from Hurricane Helene, Ford Philanthropy is providing added funding, and encouraging support from our employees, dealers and friends by matching up to $100,000 in contributions to Team Rubicon. We are also providing Team Rubicon with loaned vehicles and together we are training more employees to serve alongside Greyshirt volunteers. We will offer a similar match on contributions to American Red Cross and Feeding America, two of our other longstanding partners. Donate Today - Double Your Impact: https://lnkd.in/e696vw3t

In 1949, Henry Ford II established the Ford Motor Company Fund (now Ford Philanthropy), kicking off our journey of giving back. Two of the very first organizations we partnered with were the United Foundation (which later became the United Way) and the American Red Cross, who are still making a difference in our communities today.    After World War II, Henry Ford II saw the need for sustained support for charitable organizations in education, healthcare, and community development, leading to our longstanding relationship with the American Red Cross. Over the years, we've collaborated on initiatives ranging from creating Model T-based ambulances in World War I to providing resources to the American Red Cross Motor Corp.—a segment of women volunteers responsible for transporting wounded or sick soldiers, and delivering blood, food and supplies to airstrips for overseas transport.    Our partnership with the United Way began when Ford helped organize the nonprofit’s first Detroit fundraising campaign in 1949 and continues today in expanding access to essential services.     #FlashbackFriday #FordPhilanthropy #75YearsofFordImpact #WeAreFord

This National Preparedness Month, we recognize the vital work of the American Red Cross Michigan Region, led by Regional Disaster Officer Toy Rooks. From home fires to severe weather, they provide essential support when it’s needed most, helping communities across Michigan stay safe and providing relief during challenging times. Explore how they’re building a safer, more resilient community: https://lnkd.in/ekJmjCkz #DisasterRelief #CommunityResilience #FordPhilanthropy 

  Ford Philanthropy is in full swing with Global Caring Month, and over 5,000 employees are making an impact through 189 projects across 30 countries.    Ana-Maria Boboc, a Cybersecurity GRC Supervisor in Ford Romania, volunteers with OvidiuRO, a nonprofit that focuses on quality early childhood education for all. “This is my second year participating, and I see it as the perfect opportunity to make a tangible difference through a Ford-backed initiative,” says Ana-Maria.     Meanwhile, Sophia Chong, an Environmental & Safety Compliance Manager in Ford Australia, spent her time supporting FareShare to help turn surplus food into nutritious meals. "It’s been rewarding to work with an organization so committed to supporting food access for the community while reducing waste."    Stay tuned to learn more about the efforts of our dedicated volunteers throughout the month.     #GlobalCaringMonth #FordPhilanthropy #FordVolunteerCorps 

This September marks a significant milestone – 75 years of Ford Philanthropy! Established by Henry Ford II in 1949, our mission has always centered on helping build a better world. Today, we continue that legacy by partnering with nonprofits to expand access to essential services, education and entrepreneurship. Wherever we can, we use the power of mobility to find new ways to connect people with the resources and services they need most. Since our founding, Ford and Ford Philanthropy have contributed more than $2.3 billion to uplift and strengthen communities. "Giving back has been an integral part of Ford’s history and values since the very beginning,” says Mary Culler, President, Ford Philanthropy. “As we celebrate 75 years of impact, we remain deeply committed to leveraging Ford’s unique capabilities and expertise to help drive positive change in communities around the world where Ford has roots.” A huge thank you to our partners and the thousands of Ford employees who volunteer each year, dedicating their time to help move people and communities forward. Here’s to many more years of making a difference together! Learn more about Ford Philanthropy's legacy and the people and partnerships that fuel our impact at fordphilanthropy.org. #FordPhilanthropy #75yearsofFordImpact #WeAreFord

This September, we're celebrating 75 years of Ford Philanthropy with another impactful Global Caring Month. Through the Ford Volunteer Corps, Ford employee volunteers will collaborate with local nonprofits making a difference in their communities while addressing the issues they care about the most.     Ford employees can find a project that interests them, sign up, and invite their colleagues by joining the Global Caring Month campaign in Deed. Learn more and sign up today! https://lnkd.in/e5h_TrT5.

Our 2024 Ford Philanthropy Fellowship, powered by the Watson Institute, supported 47 social entrepreneurs to drive change in mobility and accessibility across the U.S., Germany, Mexico, China, Romania, South Africa, and the UK. Together, they've touched 276,495 lives worldwide.       Learn more about the transformative change they're driving in communities.  https://lnkd.in/es8UwsVU