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Borgman Ford is pleased to share that the first 2020 Shelby GT500 Mustang has been auctioned for aiding juvenile diabetes research. At the time of the final bid, the New Shelby raised over a million dollars to help find a cure. The recently-unveiled 2020 Shelby GT500 is the most powerful production car Ford has ever built, boasting over 700 horsepower and a quarter-mile time of about 11 seconds. While the GT500 has traditionally been more of a drag racer, this model carries some recent innovations that allow it to negotiate turns at higher speeds - making it a monster on the track as well. In addition, this model is also street-legal and is sure to turn some heads. more Read More Ford just published an article about their most recent contribution in the fight against Type I Diabetes, and we've included an excerpt below. Visit the Official Ford Media Center to read the full post, or head over to JDRF.com to learn more about the cause. First 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 Auctioned For $1.1 Million To Help Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Cure Kids With Diabetes The very first model of the most powerful factory Mustang ever was auctioned tonight for $1.1 million as it goes for the famed muscle car’s biggest win ever – trying to help researchers cure children with type 1 diabetes. Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson, was the winning bidder. This highly anticipated, 700-plus-horsepower 2020 Shelby GT500 – VIN 001 – was auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale with all proceeds going to help JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research, find a cure. “The chance to become the owner of the first 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 cars is an opportunity of a lifetime,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford president, global operations. “More importantly, being involved in helping to raise much needed funds and awareness for JDRF is a big win for everyone.” You can read the full article by visiting Media.Ford.com. About Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids, MI Borgman Ford has always been a family owned and operated company serving West Michigan. Since we opened our doors in 1960 and every day since we operate on the golden rule: treat others as you would like to be treated. That's why we're proud to represent Ford, a company heavily invested in creative, philanthropic efforts. If you’re searching for a New Ford or Pre-Owned Vehicle in West Michigan, visit us any time to see our selection. Our staff will make sure all of your questions are answered, but will never pressure you into a sale. Come see why we’re the Best in the West!

Earlier this year, Borgman Ford announced that Grand Rapids Michigan was selected for the Ford City of Tomorrow Challenge. Today we're pleased to share the winner of the challenge: Kaizen Health. In the challenge, members of the community were asked to share ideas about how to solve mobility problems within the city. Entrants gave written proposals which were reviewed by other participants and a panel of expert judges, and the winner would be awarded a $100,000 prize to fund a pilot program. more Read More Kaizen Health identified that many people in underserved communities cite transportation as a barrier to their medical care. Doctor visits and trips to the pharmacy can be difficult for the elderly, disabled, and other marginalized patient niches, so Kaizen Health recommended Grand Rapids adopt their patient-focused ridesharing program to remove these barriers and increase attendance. This not only solves the immediate problem of giving these patients better access to their care but nurtures their long-term health as well. The Kaizen Health's ride-sharing program has already been implemented by several hospitals in the Chicago area, and we're excited to see it implemented within our own community. This latest article from the Official Ford Media tells more - check out some excerpts below: Grand Rapids Announces Winner of City Of Tomorrow Challenge After working collaboratively with Ford Motor Company, AT&T, Dell Technologies and Microsoft, the City of Grand Rapids today announced the winning project in the Ford City of Tomorrow Challenge.™ The winning proposal will be awarded $100,000 to fund a pilot program that will test its implementation in a real-world setting. Kaizen Health, a proposal that aims to eliminate transportation as a barrier to good medical care, was chosen as the winning project in the City of Tomorrow Challenge – a crowdsourcing platform created to help prepare cities for the future by bringing groups of people together to design and pilot new solutions that help improve mobility in cities. Kaizen Health is an early stage health technology company working to modernize and streamline access to transportation in partnership with providers, payers, self-insured employers and municipalities. The team is passionate about pursuing creative ways to deploy its technology and vehicle network to reduce unnecessary costs in health care and help people live healthier, happier lives. In Grand Rapids, the group has proposed a pilot that integrates existing services from Lyft, GO!Bus, The Rapid call center and Innova EV’s first- and last-mile vehicles to allow Grand Rapids residents to make independent decisions about their mobility options. “This proposal stems directly from the experiences of Grand Rapids residents and the obstacles they face on a daily basis,” said John Kwant, vice president of Ford City Solutions. “Listening to the community, collaborating with residents and bringing them into the design process is a new and novel approach to developing mobility solutions, and it’s exactly the kind of local engagement we wanted to foster with the City of Tomorrow Challenge.” Keep reading on Media.Ford.com. The Bright Future of Transportation in Grand Rapids, MI Borgman is grateful for all the people in Grand Rapids and West Michigan that have chosen us for their automotive needs over the years. As this city we're all a part of continues to grow, Ford gave us a unique opportunity to shape how our transportation systems grow with it. The winning solution addressed an important problem: making sure that transportation does not pose a practical or financial barrier to their medical care. We're excited to see how the pilot program performs, as we're certain there are members of our community that could really use it. To find out more about the Ford City of Tomorrow Challenge in Grand Rapids, MI, visit Challenges.CityOfTomorrow.com. Should your transportation needs include a New Ford Car, Truck, or SUV, check out our Online Inventory, read about our famous Fair Trade Deals, or explore our Day Trader Program. Come and see why Borgman is the Best in the West!

Give & Receive at Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids, MI Spread some holiday cheer this season by visiting our showroom and donating to Toys For Tots! Simply bring in your new and unwrapped toys, and we will make sure they get delivered to children in need of hope during the holidays. more Read More If you visit us and donate a new toy, we'll give you a coupon for $10 OFF your next Oil Change. If you donate a toy on Black Friday (Nov. 23rd), we’ll give $25 OFF your next Oil Change! Also, you'll receive one entry for a chance to win a $450 Borgman Gift Card with every donated toy. Donations will still be accepted through Christmas. Collections for Christmas 2018 delivery begin November 16th and end December 17th. For years, Borgman Ford Mazda has been an official drop-off and pick-up location of Toys for Tots. We believe in this season of giving, it's important to remember those in our community who are less fortunate. The Toys for Tots Foundation aims to instill hope and happiness during the holidays to economically disadvantaged children. By raising funds and collecting toys, the foundation stands as a nationally reached philanthropic effort that touches local communities everywhere. For more information, visit Grand-Rapids-MI.ToysForTots.org

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Grandville High School to test drive a New Ford! During the Ford Drive 4 UR School Event on Saturday, October 20th, lots of people in the community came over and took a New Ford out for a spin. For every person who did, Ford pledged $20 to the band program, and an extra $10 if they went out again in the New Ford Fusion. Your support really made a huge difference! more To date, Ford "Drive 4 UR" events have helped schools and community organizations all across the country raise over $35 million dollars for their associated causes. For more information, visit FordDrive4URcom. Thank you again to everyone who came out and made the Drive 4 UR event a huge success. The weather cooperated with us for most of the day, and met so many nice people. We loved seeing some familiar faces stop by too! Together, we really made a difference to further music education in the Grandville community. We hope to see you all again next year, and Go Dawgs!

Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids, MI is very eager to see what Ford's plans are for the historic Michigan Station in Corktown, Detroit. After the last train left the station in 1988, the station was ultimately abandoned and became something of a canvas for local graffiti artists to hone their craft. more Read More After Ford acquired the building, much of this artwork has cracked and fallen to the floors of the lobby and hallways, or otherwise become degraded. Ford enlisted the help of local women's' organization Rebel Nell to collect some of this fallen artwork and transform the fragments into beautiful, unique, and meaningful pieces of jewelry. Rebel Nell hires women who face barriers to employment in Detroit, and educates them on financial management, life wellness and entrepreneurship. You can read more about the project in Corktown and Rebel Nell in these excerpts from the Official Ford Media Center, or by visiting the links below. From Graffiti Art To Jewelry: Corktown Firm Rebel Nell Turns Pieces Of Michigan Central Station Into Unique Wearables For years, the walls, columns and archways inside Detroit’s abandoned Michigan Central Station served as a canvas for inspired graffiti artists and muralists. That fascinating chapter of the iconic building’s history isn’t about to be lost as Ford transforms the structure into an innovation hub to help it realize its vision for the future of transportation. Ford commissioned Rebel Nell, a Corktown social enterprise, to repurpose layers of graffiti paint from inside the massive building into one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. The result is the limited edition Michigan Central Station Collection, an assortment of pendants and earrings, each individually created from fallen graffiti. “There is a story in every piece,” says Shawn H. Wilson, manager, community engagement at Ford Fund. “Over the years Michigan Central Station became an artist’s playground. Artists went there to perfect their craft and build their brands. Part of the reason we’re doing this is to pay homage to the artists.” Ford worked with Rebel Nell to gather fallen graffiti from the lobby and other floors of the 500,000-square-foot building, which closed in 1988 and has remained vacant since. Wilson and Rebel Nell co-founder and CEO Amy Peterson said they were respectful of the artists’ works and only gathered graffiti that had fallen from surfaces. “Graffiti is truly art,” Wilson says. “Rebel Nell was able to help us identify artistic components inside the train station and which graffiti to use.” You can read the full article by visiting Media.Ford.com, or stop by RebelNell.com to see their products and learn more about their mission. About Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids, MI Borgman Ford first opened back in 1960 and has always been a family owned and operated company. Our founder Fred Borgman built the business around the golden rule, and through this has achieved long-term success in the Grandville community and beyond. His grandson Matt now oversees the dealership as general manager, ensuring that everyone who comes through our door is treated like family - just as we have done for nearly sixty years. If you’re searching for a New Ford or Pre-Owned Vehicle in West Michigan, visit us any time to see our selection. Times have certainly changed since the 60s, but our dedication to Fred’s vision has not. Our staff will work to make sure all of your questions are answered, but will never pressure you into a sale. Come see why we’re the Best in the West!

Ford Drive 4 UR School: Grandville Band Boosters Saturday, October. 20th 2018 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Grandville Band Booster Program needs our help, and the good news is all you have to do is test drive a New Ford Vehicle! We'd like to invite everyone to join us at Grandville High School on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and take part in the Ford Drive 4 UR School event! more Read More For every person who stops by the high school and test drives that day, Ford will donate $20 to the band boosters for uniforms, instruments, educational materials, or anything else the band program needs. Together, we can help them raise $6,000 in one day! Anyone 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license and auto insurance can go for a spin, but only one test drive per household will be valid. This only takes a few minutes of your time, but it makes a big difference! Ford launched the Drive 4 UR School program in 2007 to help raise funding for education. It allows schools and their various programs to continue or expand through participation with the community. Following the program's success, Ford launched the Drive 4 UR Community program to help other charitable and community organizations in the same way. These two programs have now raised over 35 million dollars for organizations across the nation. To learn more about the program, visit FordDrive4UR.com. If you're interested in going, be sure to check out our Event Page on Facebook. We hope to see you there, and Go Dawgs! Grandville High School 4700 Canal Ave. SW Grandville, MI 49418 Get Directions Here

Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids MI, is proud to represent a company with as much philanthropic reach as Ford. September is Ford Global Caring Month and all across the globe, Ford’s Volunteer Corp is hard at work to brighten the lives of people and improve their community infrastructure. more Read More These projects include enabling access to clean water and building homes all over the world, to other community-based projects as close to home as Detroit. The Ford Motor Company Fund has also chipped in $700,000 to support these projects – providing the global volunteer corp with tools, materials, and other necessary support. A recent article from the Official Ford Media Center tells more about their ongoing efforts, and we’ve provided some excerpts about the good work they’re doing. Take a look below, or visit Media.Ford.com to read the entire article. Ford Volunteer Corps Deploys Thousands Of Employees Into Communities Worldwide During Ford Global Caring Month Ford Global Caring Month is underway with more than 10,000 Ford Motor Company employees signed up so far to make people’s lives better in 40 countries during September – and registrations are still coming in to the Ford Volunteer Corps. Ford Global Caring Month is the signature annual event of the Ford Volunteer Corps, an opportunity for teams of Ford employees to band together and help meet the urgent needs of people in powerful, impactful ways that strengthen the entire community. During September, Ford volunteers in the U.S. will concentrate their efforts on neighborhoods. Specifically in Detroit, Ford volunteers will join hundreds of others in planting more than 600,000 daffodils on Belle Isle — one for every resident of the city. They will also be taking part in a project that will create safe pathways for students to school in the Regent Park neighborhood, which is not far from the Ford Resource and Engagement Center on Detroit’s east side. “Healthy neighborhoods offer comfort, security and shared experiences that can make life richer and more enjoyable,” said Todd Nissen, director, Ford Volunteer Corps. “Neighborhoods are the building blocks of stronger communities, where people can find the assistance and the opportunities they need to raise their standard of living.” Continue reading on Media.Ford.com. About Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids, MI Borgman Ford has been family owned and operated since 1960. Our founder Fred Borgman founded the dealership on the principle that being honest and transparent customers should serve as the cornerstone of the business. Fred outfitted his sales team with red sports jackets to make them more visible – and therefore accountable – around town. Soon, Borgman became known as “The Home of the Redcoats,” which was synonymous with friendly, professional, and transparent conduct. If you're in the market for a New Ford or Pre-Owned Vehicle in West Michigan, visit our dealership any time and see our selection. Times have certainly changed since the 60s, but our dedication to Fred's vision has not. Our staff will make sure all of your questions are answered and will never pressure you into a sale. Our customer service is what has set us apart for almost 60 years. Come see why we're the Best in the West!

Borgman Ford in Grand Rapids, MI is always excited to see the custom Mustangs that are created for charity benefits. This year's model in particular did not disappoint. The 700 horsepower monster pictured above was named the Eagle Squadron Mustang GT, and was sold for $420,000 at auction to benefit youth aviation education programs. more Read More Better yet, the car was delivered to its new owner at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit last weekend by none other than famed drift racer Vaighn Gittin Jr. In the excerpts from the Official Ford Media Center below, you can read more about the Experimental Aircraft Association, their mission and youth programs, and of course, the ultra-cool Mustang. Take a look: At Woodward Dream Cruise, Vaughn Gittin Jr. Presents Keys To Eagle Squadron Mustang GT That Raised Funds For Young Pilots Drift superstar Vaughn Gittin Jr. stopped by the Ford booth at the Woodward Dream Cruise today to officially hand over keys to the 700-horsepower Eagle Squadron Mustang GT to its new owner Brayton Williams. Visually stunning and unmistakably aggressive, the Eagle Squadron Mustang GT – painted in a camouflaged design to match the original Eagle Squadron Spitfire aircraft – features Gittin’s Mustang RTR carbon fiber wide-body kit and complete design package, including front chin spoiler, rear diffuser, upper grille with integrated lighting and a Gurney lip added to the Performance Pack rear spoiler. Front turning vanes, dive planes, rear flow conditioners and rocker splitters are also fitted. Under the hood, a Ford Performance supercharger kit first introduced at the 2017 SEMA show helps the Ford 5.0-liter V8 churn out its 700 horsepower and 610 lb.-ft. of torque at 12 psi of boost. 2018 marks the 20th year Ford has supported the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture fly-in and the 10th one-off Mustang the company has provided for auction. All proceeds are donated to the association’s youth education programs, which encourage and support the next generation of pilots. To date, Ford has worked with the association to raise more than $3.7 million. “Our thanks to Brayton for his support of the Experimental Aircraft Association and the next generation of pilots,” said Darrell Behmer, Ford Mustang design chief. “It’s been a great honor to work with Vaughn and his team to support this great organization, and to honor the pilots of the famed Eagle Squadron.” Keep reading on Media.Ford.com. Join Borgman Ford at the 28th Street Metro Cruise in Grand Rapids, MI If you love the Ford Mustang, come see us at the 14th Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise starting Friday, August 24th! We'll be serving as the West Anchor for the cruise and our friends at the West Michigan Mustang Club will be holding a car show here on Saturday from 10 to 4. For more information see this Blog Post, or RSVP on Facebook. Stop by our showroom this weekend to see the cruise, or anytime to take one of our many New or Used Vehicles out for a spin. We hope to see you soon!

Join Borgman Ford & The West Michigan Mustang Club At The Metro Cruise! Calling all car fans:  Mark your calendars for Friday, August 24th - Saturday, August 25th and stop by Borgman Ford for the 14th Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise! We'll be acting as the West Anchor for the cruise, just as we have in years past. The West Michigan Mustang Club will also be joining us this year and hosting a Mustang Show on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Stop by to check out some cool cars from yesteryear through present day, and see over 50 Years of Mustang history right on our lot! We hope to see you there! more Read More About the 28th Street Metro Cruise The 28th Street Metro Cruise began in 2005. The Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce began the event to help drive business to the 28th Street corridor when M-6 opened on the south end of Grand Rapids. Since then, the event has grown from 85,000 attendees the first year to over 250,000 in recent years. The number of participating vehicles attending each year is estimated at well over 15,000. People have come from all over the United States to attend and participate in this annual car-fest. To learn more about the event, visit 28thstreetmetrocruise.com. Borgman: Grand Rapids' Home of the Fair Trade Deal While you’re here, feel free to peruse our selection of Ford Mustangs too! We’ll give you a Fair Trade Deal on any New or Used vehicle you see. Take a look at our current selection of Ford Mustangs here and visit the West Michigan Mustang Club’s website here. Photo Credit: West Michigan Mustang Club

Borgman Ford Urges Grand Rapids & West Michigan Residents to Share Thoughts on Transportation Borgman Ford has been serving the Grand Rapids and West Michigan community since 1960, and in that time we've had the unique pleasure of watching the city grow. In recent years, Grand Rapids has become a nationally-renowned destination for tourism, art, medicine, technology, and more. However, as more people flock here, the fastest-growing city in Michigan, issues with public transportation, traffic flow, parking, crosswalks, and other infrastructure have become more pronounced. The good news is, Ford is offering help. more Read More We're happy to share that Grand Rapids has been selected to participate in the Ford City of Tomorrow Challenge. This summer, Grand Rapids residents are encouraged to share their ideas in this crowdsourced, grassroots effort towards improving the transportation and infrastructure of their city. A combination of public voting and a panel of judges will determine the top idea or ideas and will award up to $100,000 to implement them in a pilot program. No one knows or loves this city more than its residents, and this is our opportunity to make a lasting impact on Grand Rapids for the better. Below, you can read more about the challenge with some excerpts from The Official Ford Media Center, or visit Challenges.CityOfTomorrow.com to join the discussion and share your ideas. Help Your City Develop Seamless Transportation – Ford And Grand Rapids Work Together To Create The City Of Tomorrow Ford Motor Company and Grand Rapids are working closely with public stakeholders as well as AT&T, Dell Technologies, Microsoft, PlanetM, and The Right Place to launch the Grand Rapids City of Tomorrow Challenge – a crowdsourcing platform for residents, businesses and community groups to propose and pilot solutions that improve mobility in Grand Rapids. As urban populations surge and new technologies emerge, the ways people move around cities are changing. In Grand Rapids, for example, the use of public transportation continues to drop and most families have two or more cars, according to American Public Transportation Association. With Grand Rapids experiencing the largest population increase in Michigan percentage-wise, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, there is a need to alleviate congestion and reduce transportation wait times. Solutions to many mobility issues already exist in some form, but the City of Tomorrow Challenge creates a more inclusive process in which residents can express their ideas as they participate in working to ensure a future where people and businesses can thrive. By working with communities to crowdsource new mobility designs and innovations, and funding pilots to test the top solutions, the program’s goal is to help improve quality of life for Grand Rapids residents and visitors by providing dynamic mobility options that build on the existing transportation system. "As our city grows, we want to ensure we are working with our community to make getting around Grand Rapids easier," said Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss. "We also want to strengthen confidence in our existing transportation systems. We have joined the City of Tomorrow Challenge because we believe Grand Rapids is a place where innovative ideas can improve mobility in our city." Throughout the eight-month program, those who live, work and play in Grand Rapids are invited to explore dynamic mobility options, including making the city’s streets more walkable and bike-friendly, extending the use of and the information that transportation systems provide, and enabling smart transportation choices. The Challenge includes a prize of up to $100,000 to fund pilots that test the top solutions in a real-world setting. "Grand Rapids is already on the forefront of transportation with our vision for mobility," said Josh Naramore, City’s Mobile GR-Parking Services manager. "With the City of Tomorrow Challenge, we can create a place that is a beacon of growth for years to come – a place where everyone can thrive." To continue reading, visit Media.Ford.com. How You Can Get Involved with the Future of Transportation in Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids, MI is and has long been a great place to live and raise a family, and Borgman is grateful for all that have chosen us for a New Ford Vehicle over the years. As this city we're all a part of continues to grow, Ford is allowing us to shape how our transportation systems grow with it. Whether you drive a Ford, take the bus, ride a bicycle, or walk to get around, your voice will be heard and who knows - maybe it will be your idea that's implemented at the end of the challenge! To find out more about the Ford City of Tomorrow Challenge in Grand Rapids, MI, and to share your thoughts, visit Challenges.CityOfTomorrow.com. Should your transportation needs include a New Ford Car, Truck, or SUV, check out our Online Inventory, read about our famous Fair Trade Deals, or explore our Day Trader Program. Come and see why Borgman is the Best in the West!

Borgman Ford Commercial works with many different businesses in West Michigan to provide, customize, and service their fleet of Ford Transit Vans, Transit Connects, and F-Series Trucks. We've had the pleasure of working with a number of non-profit businesses too, all with their own unique needs and we welcome the challenge of meeting them within their budget. While we don't see many disaster relief vehicles in this part of the country, there are places in the U.S. that need them all too frequently, especially going into Hurricane Season. more Read More This latest article from the Official Ford Media Center tells more about the needs of non-profit disaster relief organizations and highlights the Ford Transit challenge the Ford Fund is running this summer. The most innovative disaster relief organizations will receive grants to build their perfect Transit Van! Read more below: Ford Fund To Award Customized Transits To Nonprofits With The Most Innovative And Effective Disaster Relief Solutions The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season is underway and Ford Motor Company Fund wants to provide disaster relief teams with the best equipped and most capable vehicles when people need help. Natural disasters can hit with a devastating punch, presenting first responders with unique and dangerous situations. Beginning today, Ford Motor Company Fund is accepting applications for the second Ford Disaster Relief Mobility Challenge, an opportunity for nonprofit partners to tap into their expertise and creativity to customize a Ford Transit to fit a particular need in their community. The Ford Disaster Relief Mobility Challenge works like this: Applications from certified U.S. - based 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations must be submitted by August 31, 2018 at fordbetterworld.org Winning entries will be selected based on proposed vehicle use, the unique challenge facing the community and the ideas deemed best at meeting that challenge with a Ford Transit Three grants of up to $70,000 each will be awarded to purchase a Ford Transit cargo or passenger van, and for the cost of equipping and customizing the vehicle Winners will be notified in September – during National Disaster Preparedness Month "When natural disaster strikes, it is critical to move the right people, the right materials and the right vehicles to impacted areas to help people as quickly as possible," said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund. "Nowhere is our mission to strengthen communities more urgent than in recovery efforts during the hours, days and weeks following a natural disaster." To read the full article, visit Media.Ford.com. Borgman Ford Commercial: Your Home for Custom Ford Transit Vans in West Michigan Mnay West Michigan Businesses and Non-Profits alike turn to Borgman Ford Commercial for dependable and highly-customized Ford vehicles. Especially in the case of non-profits, Ford fleet vehicles like the Ford Transit allow them to do their work more efficiently and with less downtime. If you know of any non-profit disaster relief companies in West Michigan that would benefit from having the exact Ford Transit Van to meet the needs of their work, please share this article with them or give them a link to FordBetterWorld.org. Whether you need to build one Ford Fleet Vehicle or many, the friendly and courteous sales staff at Borgman Ford Commercial is happy to help. We'll make sure all of your questions are answered and review all of your options before you make your decision, and work with our network of upfitters to customize your new vehicles so they're 100% ready for work. See our full Ford Commercial Inventory, or Contact Us to get started. Come see why Borgman is the Best in the West!

Late last summer, Borgman Ford asked all of our readers in West Michigan to keep those affected by Hurricane Harvey in their thoughts. It was shortly after a category-4 storm devastated Houston Texas and the surrounding communities, leaving many homeless and many more without basic necessities. Since that time, Ford has been working hard to support those communities in any way they can, and we're pleased to share some of the things they've been doing and the progress that's been made. more Read More Recently, Ford shared some of the things they are doing in the Official Ford Media Center. Below are some excerpts from the article: Ford Hosts "Texas Is Family" Event; Donates 38 Vehicles To Support Ongoing Hurricane Recovery Efforts Nine months after the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, Ford Motor Company is reinforcing its commitment to the Houston community and continuing its support of ongoing recovery efforts in southeast Texas. Ford employees, Houston-area Ford dealers and local nonprofits are gathering at Houston Food Bank today for a "Texas Is Family" community event that marks the donation of 38 Ford vehicles to eight organizations in the state. Vehicles will be used to enhance ongoing relief efforts by delivering food, mental health and medical services, as well as items such as diapers, personal hygiene kits, bug spray, cleaning supplies and coolers. Some vehicles will serve as first responder rescue and evacuation vehicles for future emergencies. The "Texas Is Family" event demonstrates Ford’s strong connections in the Houston community and brings together many of the nonprofits the company has been working with since recovery efforts began last August. Nonprofits participating in today’s event include: Houston Food Bank is moving its emergency food pantry outside to serve as a pop-up food pantry for designated clients; Ford employee volunteers are working to facilitate the pantry and assist clients The Salvation Army is providing beverages from its canteen – the vehicle used in disasters to serve first responders – as well as information about the services it offers American Red Cross is providing information about long-term recovery efforts in Texas and distributing materials related to its home fire campaign; with hurricane season beginning June 1, the organization is also distributing hurricane and flooding preparedness checklists First Book is hosting a pop-up library for representatives from up to 20 local schools to come pick up books and supplies for their teachers; Ford employee volunteers are assisting school officials in selecting and packing books “Ford is the best in Texas because of our longstanding commitment to being a good neighbor, strengthening communities and helping make people’s lives better – in good times and in times of need,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company. “We want to thank all of our employees, dealers and nonprofit partners who stepped up when the people of Houston needed them most." You can read the full article by visiting Media.Ford.com. Borgman Ford, Your Proud Grand Rapids, MI Ford Dealer Borgman Ford is proud to represent a company this committed to helping people in need. We'd like to remind everyone in West Michigan to keep Houston and other gulf coast communities in their thoughts this hurricane season. If you'd like to do a little more, we feel the most meaningful way to show support is by making a donation to the Houston Food Bank, but you can also use CharityNavigator.org to find other causes. For more articles like these, whether about Ford helping on a national or global level, or Borgman helping in Grand Rapids & West Michigan, visit the Community Section of our blog.