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  • Pride Month Spotlight: Affirmations' Legacy of Fostering Inclusivity in Southeast Michigan

    Pride Month Spotlight: Affirmations' Legacy of Fostering Inclusivity in Southeast Michigan

    This June, we celebrate LGBTQ+ organizations and leaders as part of Pride Month. The month-long celebration first began in recognition of the 1969 Stonewall riots and continues today to honor LGBTQ+ culture and rights.

  • AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Leading a Life of Service with Art delaCruz

    AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Leading a Life of Service with Art delaCruz

    To continue our celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we spoke with Art delaCruz, Chief Executive Officer of Team Rubicon, one of Ford Philanthropy's closest partners.

  • AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Bringing STEAM Education to All Kids with Thanh Tran

    AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Bringing STEAM Education to All Kids with Thanh Tran

    As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May, we're taking a moment to spotlight Thanh Tran, the driving force and Founder behind AccelerateKID and the Executive Director of Accelerate4KIDS Foundation.

  • Employees Turn Out in Big Numbers for National Volunteer Week

    Employees Turn Out in Big Numbers for National Volunteer Week

    Our Ford family came together to give back to our communities during National Volunteer Week, with nearly 500 employees from across the country celebrating their support for dozens of projects focused on food security and disaster relief.

  • Ford Fund Rebrands as Ford Philanthropy

    Ford Fund Rebrands as Ford Philanthropy

    Renewed brand identity reflects Ford’s values and 75-year legacy of supporting communities.

  • A Spotlight on access: America's Largest Arab American Nonprofit

    A Spotlight on access: America's Largest Arab American Nonprofit

    Nestled in the heart of Michigan, amidst the vibrant cityscape of Detroit, you'll find a place that's not just a community center but a lifeline for many – The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS). Leading this…

  • Feonix-Mobility Rising Drives Equity in Transportation to Our Impact

    Feonix-Mobility Rising Drives Equity in Transportation to Our Impact

    At Ford Fund, we are amplifying the work of our partner organizations who advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in our communities. Hear from Valerie Lefler, Executive Director of Feonix – Mobility Rising, who is leading a nationwide effort to…

  • Team Rubicon Delivers Big Impact to Tornado Survivors in Marshall, Michigan

    Team Rubicon Delivers Big Impact to Tornado Survivors in Marshall, Michigan

    On February 28, an EF1 tornado with wind gusts of 100 mph touched down northeast of Marshall, Michigan, just 100 miles west of Ford World Headquarters. The tornado track covered almost five miles, uprooting hundreds of trees and causing severe damage to…

  • Tech Force CEO Jennifer Maher Empowers Women in Auto Tech

    Tech Force CEO Jennifer Maher Empowers Women in Auto Tech

    Building on decades of experience in nonprofit youth, education and workforce development, Jennifer Maher, CEO of TechForce Foundation, is cultivating a nationwide community dedicated to helping young people find a technical career that fits them.

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Global Caring Month

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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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Ford Fund Impact Reports

Learn more about our commitment to helping move communities forward in our Ford Fund Impact Reports.