Ford Dealers Honor Community Heroes with Acts of Service
Ford dealers in the U.S. and Germany are celebrating local heroes through volunteerism, mobile service, and electric vehicle donations, demonstrating their commitment to community.
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What Happened
Ford's Building Together initiative leverages its dealer network to strengthen communities. Dealers are stepping up to recognize Community Heroes, including first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers, through various acts of service.
- Fox Ford in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania hosted a centennial celebration for the local volunteer fire department, honoring over 300 years of collective family service.
- Woody Anderson Ford in Huntsville, Alabama deployed five mobile service vans to Madison Hospital, servicing 30 vehicles for healthcare workers at a discount.
- Ten Ford dealers in Germany each provided an all-electric Ford Explorer SUV to a local hero or nonprofit for the remainder of 2026, including Nancy Petsch's clothing initiative Team Kleiderursel.
“This vehicle will help me reach the people who depend on me every day.”
From the United States to Germany, Ford dealers are proving they are more than just businesses—they are neighbors committed to building better communities.
Why this matters
This initiative shows how the automotive industry can foster stronger communities and support essential workers, aligning with Ford's corporate social responsibility goals.
Terms in This Story
- Dealer principal
- The owner or top executive of a car dealership.
- Mobile service
- On-site vehicle maintenance provided by a dealership using specialized vans.
- The Works
- A Ford service package including oil change, tire rotation, and multi-point inspection.
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