Ford accelerated action days-Ford volunteers help the environment and community

Manufacture of new cars and trucks is not the only thing that makes Ford; they are also volunteers, sweat, sustainability and neck deep in mud. What exactly are dirty relations that Ford has his hands and feet, you ask?

Is accelerated action days of Ford and one of the most notable initiatives that a company Automotive has done to improve a metropolitan environment and water conservation, as well as helping community organizations. The body of volunteers from Ford were in mass on May 14, 2010 as volunteers in three dozen sites helped transform industrial eye-sores on beautiful trails, gardens and rehabilitate a wildlife refuge in Detroit, Michigan and other areas. Volunteers also created systems for water conservation with installation of rain collection and stormwater, filtering systems.

The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge made immense progress in the establishment of a refuge of Dearborn, the Ohio State line and could not have done it without the help of Ford Motor Group. Ford supports various efforts in sustainability and environmental initiatives not only in their vehicles, but also within its production facilities, reducing water use, and they continue to seek other ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

However, 14 of may, was only the second of five days of accelerated action. Each day has a different focus. For example the Ford volunteers worked to help the homeless in metropolitan Detroit, as well as the donation of supplies to help Haiti. No matter whether it is an area rich or a poor country, Ford's action days meets the needs of your community and around the world.

March 4, 2010, was a headset to help children and needy families in Detroit and through the World of medical support Fund for families of Haiti. Volunteers collected items of personal hygiene, packed them in kits delivered to places that needed the maximum in Southeast Michigan. More volunteers needed together medical supplies to the victims of Haiti's devastating earthquake that occurred on 12 January. Many organizations are collecting and donating supplies and foods, and Ford wanted his employees, 200 actually to take part in volunteering as well.

The Ford Motor Group encourages its employees to two days of volunteer work each year and give back to their local community. In 2008, more than 20000 laborers, as well as retirees volunteered 100000 hours in community service projects, which was equal to $ 2 million in contributions from companies. In 2009, a day of action Ford, Ford volunteers helped illuminate lives on the premises of veterans in Southeast Michigan by repairing and painting in various areas. Background Jim Vella, President of Ford Motor Company, said, "Ford Motor Company has always been a strong supporter of the armed forces of America and the people who serve ..."

In particular, the following received $ 5000 mini-doações Ford in 2009 to buy supplies to complete the required projects:

* Food Bank Gleaners community in Detroit-volunteers will together food packages for needy veterans.

* VA Hospital in Ann Arbor-Ford volunteers serve meals to veterans and their families in the veteran's day, as well as distribute duffle bags to veterans for their belongings.

* VA Hospital in Detroit-teams serve meals to veterans and families of volunteers during the activities of the day of veteran and also help with the internal transport of patients. Other funds will help purchase holiday decorations.

The next Ford accelerated Action Day is coming up in just a couple of months, 10 September 2010. The theme is "Community Building" and will coincide with the Global week of caring of Ford, which is a week dedicated to helping people on six continents as a volunteer in a wide range of activities. The day of action in November will focus on helping veterans and military families, and the fifth day of community volunteers will occur in December to help feed the hungry.

Rob Gillingham is the General Manager of Bob Gillingham Ford, located in Parma, Ohio, which sells a variety of new Ford cars and trucks, preowned Ford and classic vehicles. They are the dealer of Saleen and Roush's unique combination of Northeast Ohio and has been in business since 1957.