We’re heartbroken by the devastation in Central Texas following the recent floods. Our thoughts are with the families who are grieving the loss of loved ones and beginning the road to rebuild and recover from this tragedy.
In Texas, our Ford employees, dealers, and Building Together nonprofit partners are stepping up to provide immediate assistance and lay the foundation for recovery. From running shelters and reunification centers to distributing emergency food boxes, our nonprofit partners are leading vital efforts to help families and first responders across Kerr and Tom Green Counties.
In addition, our Ford community is rallying together in support of Texas, these efforts include:
- Texas Ford Dealers and Ford Philanthropy are donating a combined $1.25 million to support local organizations in Central Texas. This donation will support the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and local affiliates of our Building Together partners.
- Ford Dealers are providing loaner vehicles to American Red Cross to power their recovery efforts. Our loaner vehicle program is enabling our partners to expand and scale their response efforts to reach impacted areas.
- Ford employees are packing food boxes to support of families in Texas. On Thursday, July 17th, Ford employees and dealers will come together at North Texas Food Bank, a partner in the Feeding America network, to pack food boxes to support local Texas families, including people who could be impacted by the recent floods.
- Ford Volunteer Corps members are preparing to deploy to Texas with Team Rubicon. Through our Extended Volunteer Paid Time Off Policy, our “Greyshirt” trained Ford volunteers are preparing to join Team Rubicon’s mission on the ground as their recovery efforts begin in Texas.
- Ford Credit is offering deferred payment to our customers in FEMA Designated Areas. Ford Credit and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services are helping impacted customers
Here’s how you can support Kerr County, Texas:
Donate: Financial contributions are crucial in these early stages, providing immediate resources for the impacted community.
- Hill Country Community Foundation
- American Red Cross Ford Disaster Fund
- San Antonio Food Bank
- Habitat for Humanity Kerr County
- Team Rubicon Central Texas Response
Volunteer: Individual volunteers will be essential for the next phase of recovery. We encourage you to consider volunteering with our nonprofit partners:
- Feeding America: For Texas area employees: Ford volunteers to pack food boxes to support local Texas families, including people who could be impacted by the recent floods. July 17 in Plano, TX. Sign up HERE.
- Team Rubicon: SIGN UP to participate in “Greyshirt” training and consider participating in future recovery missions in Texas.
Reminder: Salaried employees are eligible for Extended Volunteer Paid Time Off (up to 56 hours) to support longer-term volunteering with our nonprofit partners. Learn more about this expanded policy here.
This is what Ford Building Together looks like in action – and in the days ahead, we will continue to provide support for the impacted communities.