Ford Proud to Honor Program Will Donate $3.5 Million to Military Charities This Holiday Season
09 Noviembre 2020 - 04:00AM
Business Wire
- Ford Motor Company and Ford dealers nationwide are donating
$3.5 million to military charities as an extension of the company’s
Proud to Honor program through Dec. 31, 2020
- Proceeds will benefit the seven Ford Proud to Honor military
charities including Blue Star Families, Guitars for Vets, DAV
(Disabled American Veterans), Workshops for Warriors, Oscar Mike,
Bunker Labs and Boulder Crest Foundation
- In addition, Ford Motor Company and the Pro Football Hall of
Fame are collaborating on the Ford Proud to Honor Hall of Heroes,
in recognition of the deserving military men and women who
exemplify hard work, selflessness and a commitment to
excellence
This holiday season, Ford dealers and Ford Motor Company are
stepping up their support for U.S. military heroes by donating $3.5
million to military charities. The initiative is an extension of
the company’s Proud to Honor program, which works to raise
awareness of the needs of veterans and to support partners who
address those needs.
For every person who shares a post on social media reflecting
their pride in a member of the U.S. military, using #proudtohonor,
Ford will donate $100 to be split evenly between the seven Ford
Proud to Honor military charities, up to $3.5 million through Dec.
31, 2020. Proceeds will benefit Blue Star Families, Guitars for
Vets, DAV, Workshops for Warriors, Oscar Mike, Bunker Labs and
Boulder Crest Foundation.
“We are humbled by the sacrifices made by our military service
members and their families,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford vice president,
U.S. marketing, sales and service. “Our Ford dealers are woven into
the fabric of their communities and I’m proud of the support they
provide to make a difference in the lives of our vets.”
In addition, Ford Motor Company and Pro Football Hall of Fame
are collaborating on the Ford Proud to Honor Hall of Heroes, in
recognition of the deserving military men and women who exemplify
hard work, selflessness and a commitment to excellence. Kathy
Roth-Douquet, founder of the national nonprofit Blue Star Families,
became the first member of the Hall of Heroes when she received an
honorary knock on her door from Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim
Kelly. In her honor, Ford will donate $10,000 worth of toys for
Blue Star Families’ upcoming charity drive benefiting the children
of military families.
Kevin Greene, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion
and 16-year veteran of the US Army Reserve, will serve as an
official spokesperson on behalf of the “Ford Proud To Honor Hall of
Heroes”.
“The need to honor veterans who have carried the torch of
freedom extends well past Veterans Day,” said Ford Military
Ambassador Col. Vanessa Benson, U.S. Army, retired. “Ford’s Proud
to Honor initiative has done a tremendous job to raise awareness of
those who have served and helped water the seed of freedom.”
Ford employs approximately 6,000 veterans and through its Proud
to Honor initiative, it works to raise awareness for members of the
military, to strengthen existing programs and create an even more
meaningful connection with those serving their country. For more
information, please visit fordproudtohonor.com.
About Ford Motor Company
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Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and
services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified
vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services
through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership
positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including
self-driving services; and connected services. Ford employs
approximately 187,000 people worldwide. For more information
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