Edsel B. Ford II recognizing a 2016 Salute To Dealers honoree at a reception on March 31st in Las Vegas, Nevada

When it comes to making a difference, Ford dealers don't stop at the showroom doors. Last year, Ford and Lincoln dealers donated nearly $100 million to local causes and nonprofits in their communities.

This and other insights were revealed by the Ford Motor Company's annual Survey on Dealer Giving, coinciding with the 16th annual Salute to Dealers awards at the 2016 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo in Las Vegas.

Other highlights of the survey results include:

  • 81 percent of Ford and Lincoln dealers volunteered time to local causes
  • 87 percent are looking to make a difference in their communities
  • 66 percent support local causes as a dealership tradition

“I am continually amazed by the selfless efforts of our honorees and nominees, who provide countless hours and resources to improve lives in their communities and beyond,” said Edsel B. Ford II, chair of the Salute to Dealers awards program and a member of the Ford board of directors.

“Time and time again, they find a way to reach out with their generosity and kindness to support those in need. In the end, the impact on their communities is truly inspiring, and in every case – in every city and every country – these dealers are setting the highest standards for caring.”

The range of causes supported by dealers is equally impressive, with children's causes, education, and scholarships ranking as the three most popular causes. Dealers also helped support religious-driven charities, veterans' causes, and hunger relief across the country.

The giving continued at the Salute to Dealers awards. As part of the honor, the Ford Motor Company Fund will donate $10,000 to a charity of each dealer's choice. 

Gullo Ford of Conroe - The Woodlands is proud to be part of the Ford Motor Company's ongoing charitable initiatives and to support important causes here at home. We've always put people first when it comes to the dealership experience; together with dealers across the country, we're making a difference on an even larger scale.

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