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Ford Volunteers Put Children & Families First on Ford Accelerated Action DayDEARBORN, Mich. --(Business Wire)-- The helping hands of the Ford Volunteer Corps are working for children and families on a Ford Accelerated Action Day. More than 500 Ford employees are participating at 32 nonprofit locations across southeast Michigan. MODEL Teams of Ford volunteers are painting shelters, renovating family centers and helping to build homes. Many of the participating organizations will share more than $57,000 in Ford grants to buy the tools, supplies and materials needed to complete their projects. "We're utilizing our people and our resources to lay the foundation for a brighter future in our communities," said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. "Children and families are the back bone of strong communities. By helping them succeed, we're helping our communities grow and prosper." Nonprofit partners in southeast Michigan receiving up to $5,000 in grants for today's projects include:
"Ford employees are not only painting and building, but also mentoring young people and engaging children in educational activities," said Janet Lawson, director, Ford Volunteer Corps. "We also Go Further by collecting diapers and baby formula to help the youngest at-risk members of our community." About Ford Motor Company (News - Alert) Fund and Community Services Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services works with community partners to advance driving safety, education and community life. The Ford Motor Company Fund has operated for more than 60 years with ongoing funding from Ford Motor Company. The award-winning Ford Driving Skills for Life program teaches new drivers through a variety of hands-on and interactive methods. Innovation in education is encouraged through programs that enhance high school learning and provide college scholarships and university grants. Through the Ford Volunteer Corps, more than 25,000 Ford employees and retirees each year work on projects that better their communities in 30 countries. For more information, visit http://community.ford.com. For news releases, related materials and high-resolution photos and video, visit www.media.ford.com.
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