The teams will be made of volunteers, both employee and retiree, who began assembling personal hygiene kits for homeless people in southeastern Michigan and medical supplies for earthquake victims in Haiti.
"Creating a better world starts with our children and families. They are the foundation for building a brighter future for our local communities," Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services said in a release. "A lot of people need our help, and Ford and its employees believe that giving back is the best way to show people we care."
According to the recent data, in 2008 there were some 86,000 homeless people in Michigan, an increase of 10 percent compared to the year before. In Haiti, the situation remains critical after the devastating earthquake which took place in the beginning of the year.
To help the people in Haiti, Ford is sending 40-foot container containing everything from blankets and clothes to basic patient care and medical supplies.
“I commend Ford for its commitment to community service," George Samson, CEO, World Medical Relief added. "The Ford volunteers have been a great help to World Medical Relief for many years, and we are looking forward to many more years of collaboration with Ford Motor Company Fund and the Ford Volunteer Corps serving the unfortunate around the globe.”
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