Ford’s Joe Hinrichs Kicks Off Campaign for United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Ford’s Joe Hinrichs, executive vice president and president, Global Operations has launched the 2018-19 United Way Community Giving Campaign. As Campaign Chair, Hinrichs announced a goal of $46 million and 25,000 volunteer hours. The kick-off event was at United Way’s headquarters in Downtown Detroit’s Campus Martius.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan President and CEO Dr. Darienne Driver joined Hinirchs, along with Ford and nonprofit volunteers, who assembled thousands of job interview, literacy and hygiene kits to benefit children and adults.

“I look forward to working with my campaign cabinet to improve the lives of those in need across southeast Michigan,” says Hinrichs, who this year began a two-year commitment as campaign chair. “In addition to our core fundraising work, it is exciting to focus on the role volunteers play in making a difference. Not only do volunteers expand our ability to help, they reap the rewards of a personally enriching experience.”

Since 1949, Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, has been a proud supporter of United Way for Southeastern Michigan and its predecessor United Foundation of Detroit. Read the United Way’s full news release announcing the campaign launch here.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough EVs along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 177,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.

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