- Last year, 82 percent of Ford and
Lincoln dealers contributed financially and 95 percent volunteered
time to local causes, according to annual Ford Survey on Dealer
Giving
- Ford and Lincoln dealers donated nearly
$100 million and volunteered nearly 1 million hours in 2014
- Six dealers honored with this year’s
Salute to Dealers awards
Ford and Lincoln dealers gave nearly $100 million to local
causes and nonprofits in communities across the United States in
2014, according to Ford Motor Company’s annual Survey on Dealer
Giving.
The survey was administered by Ford to coincide with the 15th
annual Salute to Dealers awards at the 2015 National Automobile
Dealers Association Convention in San Francisco.
Ford and Lincoln dealers participating in the survey donated
approximately $97 million. This generosity reflects Ford Motor
Company’s global brand promise to Go Further in delivering great
products, a strong business and a better world.
Ford’s Salute to Dealers awards recognize dealers who go above
and beyond when it comes to giving back to the communities in which
they live and work. Six dealers were selected from among more than
8,500 Ford Motor Company dealers worldwide. They are being
recognized for exhibiting unparalleled giving, dedication and
leadership to their communities.
In the survey, 82 percent of participating dealers said they
give money to local causes, 95 percent volunteer time to local
causes, while 85 percent want to make a difference in their
communities and 57 percent support local causes as a dealership
tradition.
Ford and Lincoln dealer employees volunteer a combined total of
809,160 hours annually, the survey shows. This donation of time and
support is a boon for local charities, with many reporting budget
and staff shortages.
“These amazing results exemplify the pattern of caring and
compassion we have come to recognize among Ford dealers across the
globe,” said Edsel B. Ford II, who chairs the Salute to Dealers
awards program and is a member of the Ford board of directors. “We
know that regardless of the challenges our dealers face,
contributing at this level is done not just out of a sense of duty,
but out of a passion they share with their employees and
customers.”
Dealers give to causes that address a broad range of community
needs – from children’s charities to the environment, from
education and healthcare to parks, municipal services and disaster
relief.
Children’s causes top the list, with 80 percent of dealers
donating, followed by education and scholarships, with 59 percent
of dealers contributing. Religious-driven charities attract 46
percent of Ford and Lincoln dealer contributions, veterans’ causes
account for 44 percent and hunger relief makes up 41 percent.
The Salute to Dealers awards were launched in 2001 to
demonstrate Ford’s commitment to its thousands of dealer owners who
step beyond their showroom doors to make a difference.
This year, Edsel B. Ford II and three other judges selected
winners from a total global field of 80 nominees located in the
United States, Canada, Brazil, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Caribbean,
Mexico and Central America, Africa and the Middle East regions.
A painted portrait of each honoree features a montage of
philanthropic and volunteer activities that led to the award.
Duplicates of the portraits will join a Salute to Dealers display
in the lobby of Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
This year’s winners include:
Andre Rafael R. Borromeo, Ford Tacloban; Tacloban City,
Philippines
Through the years, Andre Rafael Borromeo has positively affected
countless lives through his humanitarian and charitable efforts and
his participation in community development projects. When a major
typhoon hit Tacloban in 2013 and destroyed his dealership, Borromeo
and his staff provided transportation, food, clothing and shelter
to those who had lost their homes. He secured vehicles to transport
victims to safe locations and supported a group of foreign
volunteers by sending additional manpower to assist their medical
mission. He also established a new local water system, a vocational
school for the deaf, and annually provides university scholarships
to local students.
Robert Elder, Elder Ford of Tampa; Tampa, Florida, United
States
Robert Elder has a deep-rooted commitment to his community as
witnessed by his leadership roles in numerous charitable
organizations and causes. In an effort to fight childhood obesity
through physical activities, Elder cofounded the Replay Tampa Bay
charity with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission to provide children
with sporting goods in lieu of toys at Christmas. As a result,
thousands of bicycles and other items have been donated annually.
Elder also raises funds for wounded military personnel and
veterans, benefiting Green Beret Foundation, Foundation for
Exceptional Warriors and local veteran charities.
Nas Khan, Jennings Ford Middlesbrough; Middlesbrough, United
Kingdom
Nas Khan has devoted much of his career to spearheading
projects, and supporting charities and nonprofits that improve the
lives of others. When a major earthquake hit the Kashmir area and
subsequent floods devastated Pakistan, where Nas is originally
from, he began raising funds for improvement, which evolved into an
initiative for building a new village for flood victims. The
village includes 60 completed homes, wells that provide clean
drinking water, and livestock to help rebuild and sustain the
community.
Ronald F. Kody, Richmond Ford Lincoln; Richmond, Virginia,
United States
Ronald Kody is actively involved with a wide variety of causes
in the greater Richmond area representing health, safety and
education. In addition to being the annual title sponsor for the
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, his dealership hosts the annual
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Radiothon. Kody and his staff
open their store six weeks prior to the event each year, with
fundraising, test drives and other promotional activities
offered.
Gary L. Uftring, Uftring Ford; East Peoria, Illinois, United
States
Gary Uftring’s commitment to giving back to his community is
exemplified by The Uftring Ambassadors, an initiative that empowers
dealership employees to donate and become personally involved with
helping many different organizations across their community. In
addition to the many walks, food drives and charitable donations,
last fall Uftring and his ambassadors addressed the devastation
caused by a major tornado that ravaged the area. They repaired flat
tires for local families and loaned vehicles at no charge for
several weeks after the storm. Team members also volunteered
countless hours helping families affected by the tornado to clean
and repair their homes.
Miguel Zapata, Ford Zapata; Tlalnepantla, Mexico
Miguel Zapata and his entire family have a deep and ongoing
commitment to improving the health and welfare of those in need in
their community. In addition to funding a 5,000-patient rural
clinic each summer, they are devoted to Proyecto Niño – a
far-reaching charity begun by Zapata’s father and the Rotarian
organization. Over the years, the program has expanded to meet a
wide spectrum of needs in impoverished communities, providing help
to infants, children, adults, seniors and even pets.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Michigan, manufactures or distributes automobiles across
six continents. With about 189,000 employees and 65 plants
worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and
Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor
Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its
products worldwide, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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Ford Motor CompanyElizabeth
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