• Ford Philanthropy kicks off its 75th anniversary with Global Caring Month in September, engaging over 5,000 employees.
• Projects include combating hunger, supporting education, and addressing community needs through initiatives like the BackPack Program in Tennessee and the KomMENT Project in Germany.
• Ford Philanthropy provides grants up to USD $10,000 to support these impactful projects, continuing its mission of driving global community service.

Dearborn, Mich., Sept. 3, 2024 – Ford Philanthropy, the global charitable arm of Ford Motor Company, is proud to celebrate its 75th anniversary this September with Global Caring Month, the company’s annual month-long community service initiative. Ford Philanthropy was founded in 1949 with a commitment to alleviate want and human suffering and contribute to the betterment of mankind. This year’s milestone anniversary underscores Ford’s ongoing mission to partner with communities around the world to move people forward and upward.

"As part of this year's Global Caring Month, more than 5,000 Ford employees will be actively participating in 189 volunteer projects across 30 countries, designed in collaboration with their chosen nonprofit organizations," said Mary Culler, President, Ford Philanthropy. "We can’t thank our employees enough for their dedication and are excited to celebrate Ford Philanthropy's 75th anniversary and our long legacy of giving back."

Each September, Global Caring Month mobilizes thousands of Ford employees across the globe to engage in volunteer projects that address the pressing needs of the communities where they live and work. Projects include building homes, renovating schools, cleaning up parks, installing clean water systems, distributing fresh food and more.  

Ford Philanthropy provides grants up to ​USD $10,000 to selected nonprofit organizations for tools and supplies to complete each project. Since Global Caring Month began in 2006, Ford has engaged nearly 100,000 Ford employees who have used their skills, creativity, and energy on more than 2,000 community impact projects in 45+ countries.

This year, Ford employees are supporting a range of impactful projects in the U.S. and around the world, including:

• Combating Hunger in Tennessee: Ford Credit’s Nashville team is partnering with Second Harvest Foodbank of Middle Tennessee to provide weekend meals for children facing food insecurity through the BackPack Program, which serves over 8,500 children (about half the population of Idaho) a year. Ford Communications Manager Meredith Libbey highlights the impact of sharing: “Having volunteered and donated to Second Harvest many times over the years, I’ve seen up close how Ford is making a difference for thousands of kids. I love that Ford wants to make the world and the communities we serve better and make it easy for employees to contribute.”

• Supporting Education in Germany: Ford employees in Würselen have been mentoring students from diverse cultural backgrounds for over a decade through the KomMENT Project in partnership with education foundation Stiftung Bildung & Egitim. The initiative promotes higher education and provides students with skills necessary for success. Ford Senior Engineer Fahrettin Isikdemir shares: “What I find most fulfilling is when students realize the importance of a better education and how it will impact their future personal and professional lives. With a little patience, collaboration and support from our broader Ford Volunteer Corps, you can see the impact of your efforts, receive positive feedback, and feel an incomparable satisfaction.”

For more details about Global Caring Month, please visit FordPhilanthropy.org.