Ford Donations Provide Critical Transportation Services to Injured Veterans

Ford Donations Provide Critical Transportation Services to Injured Veterans
Scholarships also granted to dedicated young volunteers

LAS VEGAS (August 3, 2012) —Ford Motor Company will donate $200,000 to purchase eight new vehicles for the DAV Transportation Network and $45,000 to DAV’s youth volunteer scholarship program at DAV’s 91st National Convention at the Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas.

“For 90 years, Ford has helped DAV build better lives for America’s injured or ill veterans and their families,” said DAV National Commander Donald L. Samuels.

Volunteer drivers use the vehicles to take sick and disabled veterans to VA medical centers. Since 1996, Ford has donated more than $3.4 million for the purchase of 164 vans for the DAV Transportation Network.

“Ford is proud of our partnership with DAV which spans 90 years,” said Jim Vella, President, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. “We are pleased to lend our support so that these deserving veterans can get the transportation they need to receive critical services.”
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