Ford Volunteers Achieved a Record-Breaking National Volunteer Week
During National Volunteer Week (April 20-26), Ford Volunteer Corps members united to support communities across the country, kicking off our year-long celebration of the Ford Volunteer Corps' 20th anniversary. Alongside our Ford Philanthropy nonprofit partners, our volunteers teamed up to tackle a diverse range of projects, from advancing food security to creating safe and affordable housing, and more.
In one week, 845 Ford employees dedicated an incredible 2,530 volunteer hours to 55 projects across 8 states, almost doubling our hours from last year. This demonstrates our commitment to the communities where we live and work and continues our long legacy of giving back.
Here are a few examples of the impactful projects our volunteers participated in this year:
Building Food Security with Gleaners Community Food Bank and Feeding America
Ford volunteers participated in a three-day effort at Gleaners Community Food Bank. Thanks to our volunteers, we packed a total of almost 70,000 pounds of food, providing more than 44,000 meals for families.
Building Resilient Communities with Habitat for Humanity
In Detroit, Ford Volunteer Corps members partnered with Habitat for Humanity, making a tangible difference for two families and the surrounding community. Volunteers completed the final stages of two restored homes, from waterproofing basements to spreading grass seed, ensuring a safe, welcoming place for future homeowners. Our support for this project goes beyond individual homes; as we helped build more resilient and stable neighborhoods.
Building Connections with the Red Cross Missing Maps Project
A significant number of people live in unmapped areas, a situation that often hinders first responders and disaster relief efforts from finding and assisting these communities. Recognizing this critical need for improved mapping, Ford Volunteer Corps members connected virtually by joining the Red Cross Missing Maps initiative. By improving OpenStreetMap data, these volunteers helped ensure that previously overlooked communities are now better represented and supported, improving understanding and enabling more effective assistance during disasters.
National Volunteer Week 2025 was a huge success, and we're so proud of the dedication and compassion shown by Ford employees. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ford Volunteer Corps, we want to give a big thank you to all our employees who gave back to support Ford Philanthropy’s nonprofit partners.
Beyond National Volunteer Week: National Volunteer Week may be over, but the spirit of giving back continues year-round with the Ford Volunteer Corps! If you’re a Ford employee, join the Ford Volunteer Corps today by registering at Deed | Ford Philanthropy and unlocking access to incredible opportunities. Salaried employees can take advantage of up to 16 hours of Volunteer Paid Time Off, plus Extended Volunteer Paid Time Off (up to 56 hours) with select partners like Team Rubicon.