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Education for the Future of Work

Ford Philanthropy and Ford Dealers are investing $2 million in scholarship funding to current or future students pursuing automotive technology degrees or certificates.

  • And the Winners Are...
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Grantees

    And the Winners Are...

    Earlier this month six fiercely passionate social impact entrepreneurs gathered for the HERImpact Kansas City Pitch Competition to share their visions for their businesses and the communities they reach.

  • Update: Earthquake Relief for Turkey and Syria
    • Volunteers

    Update: Earthquake Relief for Turkey and Syria

    The massive earthquakes and aftershocks that hit Turkey and Syria have led to tragic consequences for the people in the region. Ford and Ford Fund continue to answer the call for humanitarian assistance by working closely with emergency response…

  • Maurice A. Farr: Making a Difference
    • Essential Services
    • Mobility
    • Volunteers

    Maurice A. Farr: Making a Difference

    “I’m a people person. I’m a well-wisher. If I can help you personally, I will,” said Maurice A. Farr with a warm laugh that would put anyone at ease.

  • Ford Motor Company Fund Announces Eric Davis as New Director of Social Mobility
    • Essential Services
    • Mobility
    • Volunteers
    • Partnerships

    Ford Motor Company Fund Announces Eric Davis as New Director of Social Mobility

    Ford Motor Company Fund today announced Eric Davis will join the automaker's global philanthropic arm as Director of Social Mobility. Davis will lead partnerships and programs that connect people to essential services and care in low-access…

  • Ford Fund and Spelman College Celebrate First Generation College Students
    • Education for the Future of Work
    • Volunteers

    Ford Fund and Spelman College Celebrate First Generation College Students

    For Charese Morrisette-Eason, a project leader with Ford's global supply chain innovation district, this was the moment to finally meet her Spelman mentee, Alyssa Cabezas.

  • Disrupt and Deliver: Showing Up for Seniors
    • Essential Services
    • Mobility
    • Volunteers

    Disrupt and Deliver: Showing Up for Seniors

    Teams from across Ford collaborated to design and launch an autonomous fresh food delivery pilot program which brought 10,000 pounds of fresh food to the doorsteps of senior citizens in Southwest Detroit.

  • Dental Program Uses Mobility to Drive Innovation, Efficiency and Access
    • Mobility
    • Partnerships

    Dental Program Uses Mobility to Drive Innovation, Efficiency and Access

    Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist joined representatives from Delta Dental of Michigan, My Community Dental Centers (MCDC), Ford Motor Company Fund and Kare Mobile to introduce a mobile dental clinic that will bring more smiles to Greater Detroit communities.

  • King Family Legacy Still Makes a Monumental Impact
    • Education for the Future of Work
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Partnerships

    King Family Legacy Still Makes a Monumental Impact

    Impressed by the civil rights leaders, a King Center employee dedicates her life to educating and empowering younger generations

  • Ford First Gen Scholar and 2021 Spelman Valedictorian
    • Education for the Future of Work
    • Grantees

    Ford First Gen Scholar and 2021 Spelman Valedictorian

    When Osarugue Otebele was selected as the 2021 valedictorian for Spelman College, it came as a total surprise.

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Global Caring Month

The Ford Volunteer Corps rallies employees to design their own volunteer projects during Global Caring Month - a month-long community service initiative held every September.

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