For Bess and her staff at Gresham Ford, community-giving means more than just writing a check. Since 2003, Bess and Gresham Ford have involved the dealership in dozens of local causes - giving their time and resources as well as money. Bess created the “Contribute to the Community Program” after recognizing a tremendous need in East County.
"Our philosophy is that charity begins at home," Bess says, explaining that every employee at Gresham Ford contributes some portion of his or her paycheck to a collective fund. A committee of those employees than decides how those proceeds will be disbursed.
Gresham Ford’s “Contribute to the Community Program” is three-fold. First, when you visit the Gresham Ford Parts and or Service Department we will donate 10% of your invoice to the non-profit of your choice! When you purchase any new or pre-owned vehicle at Gresham Ford we will donate $100 to the non-profit or charity of your choice. Gresham Ford also has provided Oil Change Certificates at no-charge to charities to help them raise funds to accomplish their goals.
"We're not about writing checks here," says Wills who is vice president and general manager of the Ford dealership. By becoming directly involved in organizations and events, the dealership and its employees strengthen their connection to the local community. Good deeds also help Gresham Ford live up to its image as the "Ford Dealership with a Heart".
Here is a partial list of the organizations that have been helped.
Abundant Grace Fellowship
Vancouver
Abundant Life
Portland
Abundant Life Christian Church
Happy Valley
Abundant Life Church
Damascus
Act For Change
Tualatin
Ambleside Loaves and Fishes
Gresham
American Cancer Society
Portland
American Filipino Christian Church
Portland
Arc Of The Mid Columbia
The Dalles
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Woman
Portland
Ascension Lutheran Church
Portland
Audubon Society of Portland
Portland
Barlow High School Yearbook Fund
Gresham
Battle Ground Baptist Church
Battle Ground
Bethany House
Gresham
Calvary Christian Center Church Of God
Portland
Centennial Education Fund
Portland
Centennial High School Dance Team
Gresham
Centennial High School Football
Gresham
Centennial High School-Equestrian
Gresham
Centennial Middle School PTC
Portland
Cherry Park Presbyterian
Portland
Children's Trust Fund of Oregon Foundation
Portland
Children's Cancer Association
Portland
Children's Relief Nursery
Portland
Christ The King Community Church
Bellingham
Christ The Vine Lutheran Church
Damascus
Christian Family Adoptions
Portland
Christian Literature
Portland
Church of Christ
Portland
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Troutdale
Church Of The Nazarene
Portland
Church Of The Nazarene
Beaverton
Columbia Gorge Casa
The Dalles
Columbia Grange #267
Corbett
Corbett Area Resources Development
Corbett
Corbett Children's Theater
Corbett
Corbett High School
Corbett
Cornerstone Church
Gresham
Crossroads Community Church
Vancouver
Cub Scout Pack #466
Gresham
Dexter McCarty Middle School PTC
Gresham
Doernbecher Children's Hospital Burn Unit
Portland
Eagle Creek Four Square Church
Eagle Creek
East County Al-anon Center
Gresham
East County Church of Christ
Gresham
Easthill Church
Gresham
Easthill Church - Grief Share
Gresham
Eastside Foursquare Church
Gresham
El Puente Elementary School - PTA
Milwaukie
Empowered Kidz
Gresham
Faith Community Church
Portland
First Church Of The Nazarene
Portland
First Nation Ministries Inc.
Salem
Floyd Barron Foundation
Portland
Focus on the family
Colorado Springs
Free Methodist Church-Pantry Fund
Gresham
Garfield Community Church
Estacada
Gateway Baptist Church
Gresham
Gateway Elks
Portland
Genesis At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Portland
Gilbert Heights Elementary
Portland
Girl Scouts of America
Portland
Gladstone High School 2010 Grad
Gladstone
Gladstone Senior Center
Gladstone
God's Word Baptist Church
Ridgefield
Golden Bond-Golden Retriever Resc
Portland
Good Roots Community
Milwaukie
Good Samaritan Society
Gresham
Good Shepherd Communities
Boring
Good Shepherd Community Church
Boring
Grace Community Church
Gresham
Grandview Baptist Church
Beavercreek
Grant Park Church
Portland
Greater Baptist Church
Portland
Greater Gresham Baptist Church
Gresham
Greater Portland Baptist Church
Portland
Gresham Barlow Education Foundation
Gresham
Gresham Calvary Chapel
Gresham
Gresham Chamber of Commerce
Gresham
Gresham Christian Fellowship
Gresham
Gresham Community Center
Gresham
Gresham Eagles
Gresham
Gresham High School Band
Gresham
Gresham High School Baseball Team
Gresham
Gresham Pregnancy Recourse Center
Gresham
Gresham United Methodist Church
Gresham
Gresham Vineyard Church
Gresham
Greyhound Pets of America NW
Portland
Healthcare Chaplains Ministry
Albany
HealthCare Chaplains Ministry Assoc.
Placentia
Helping Wings
Portland
Heritage Baptist Church
Portland
Heroes Memorial And Tribute
Gresham
Holladay Park Church of God
Portland
Hood View Academy
Boring
Hoodland Lutheran Church Neighborhood Missions
Welches
Hoodview Jr Academy - PTA
Boring
Hosanna Christian School
Vancouver
Human Solutions
Gresham
Humane Society
Vancouver
Immaculate Heart Catholic Church
Portland
Insights Teen Parent Program
Portland
Kaiser Permanente Home Health/Hospice
Portland
Kelly Creek Elementary School - PTA
Gresham
Lasalle High School
Milwaukie
Legacy Cancer Services of Good Samaritan
Portland
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Portland
Life Christian Center
Portland
Living Way Four Square Church
Sandy
Lynchwood Christian Church
Portland
Metro Church of Christ
Gresham
Milwaukie Elementary School - PTA
Milwaukie
Molalla Foursquare Church
Molalla
Montavilla United Methodist Church
Portland
Morning Star
Gresham
Mountainview Christian Church
Gresham
MT Hood Christian Center
Gresham
Mt Hood Christian Center
Gresham
Mt Hood Community College Foundation
Gresham
Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp
Portland
Multnomah County Animal Shelter
Troutdale
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National
My Fathers House
Gresham
My Sisters House
Troutdale
New Beginnings Christian Center
Portland
New Hope Community Church
Happy Valley
Northwest Medical Teams
Portland
NW Catholic Counseling Center
Portland
OHSU- Kidney Department
Portland
Open Bible
Portland
Open Door Christian Acadamy
Troutdale
Open House
Vancouver
Optimist Club
Troutdale
Optimist Club
Portland
Optimist Club
Troutdale
Optimist Club of Gresham
Sandy
Options 360 Pregnancy Clinic
Battleground
Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
Portland
Oregon Right To Life
Salem
Oregon School Activities Association
Wilsonville
Oregon Veterans Home
Salem
Park Rose Varsity Football Booster
Portland
Pleasant Home Community Church
Gresham
Portland Adventist Elementary
Gresham
Portland Adventist Elementary School - PTA
Gresham
Portland Chinese Christians & Missionary Alliance Church
Portland
Portland Council PTA Clothing Center
Portland
Portland First Church of the Nazaren
Portland
Portland Rescue Mission
Portland
Powell Valley Convenant Church
Gresham
Powell Valley Elementary PTA
Gresham
Pregnancy Resource Center
Gresham
Pure Desire Ministries Inc.
Gresham
Raphael House
Portland
Reynolds High School Booster Club
Troutdale
Richmond Community Church
Portland
Ride Connection
Portland
Ridgefield Church of The Nazarene
Ridgefield
River of Life Foursquare Church
Vancouver
River of Life Lutheran Church
Troutdale
Rivercrest Community Church
Portland
Salvation Army
Gresham
Salvation Army
Portland
Salvation Army Youth Program
Gresham
Sam Barlow High School
Gresham
Sanctuary Church Food Bank
Gresham
Sandy Assembly Of God
Sandy
Savage Memorial Presbyterian Church
Portland
Shriner’s Children's Hospital
Portland
SnoCap Community Charities
Fairview
Southlake Foursquare Church
West Linn
Springwater Nazarene Church
Gresham
St Henry Catholic Church
Gresham
ST Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis
ST Rita Catholic Church
Portland
St Therese Catholic Church
Portland
St. Anne's Catholic Church
Portland
Stand For Children Oregon
Portland
Stone Creek Christian Church
Oregon City
Sunnyside Seventh Day Adventist Church
Portland
Susan G Komen Race For The Cure
Portland
Sweetbriar Elementary - Publishing
Troutdale
Teen Challenge
Portland
The Grotto
Portland
The Thomas Center
Damascus
Tic Toc Ministries
Irving
Trauma Intervention Program
Portland
Trinity Lutheran Church
Gresham
Trinity Lutheran Church
Oregon City
Trinity Lutheran Church
Portland
True Life Community Church
Harpursville
Union Gospel Mission
Portland
Veterans Charities Inc.
Portland
Walnut Grove Community Church
Vancouver
Warner Pacific College
Portland
Warner Pacific College Music Dept
Portland
Washington State Special Olympics
Seattle
Willamette Christian Church
West Linn
WoodVillage Baptist Church
Woodvillage
Zion Missionary Church
Portland
For more information about the “Contribute to the Community” Program call 503-665-0101.
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