Contribute to the Community

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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.

• My Sister's House
• East Hill Church
• Afghan-Iraq Freedom War Memorial Fund
• Union Gospel Mission & Operation Overcoat
• Parklane Church youth group
• Mt. Hood Jazz Festival
• Concordia University
• SnowCAP Community Charities
• Red Cross
• Gresham High Senior All Night Party Committee
• Gresham High Rhythmettes
• Sam Barlow High Softball Team
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
• Gresham Barlow Education Foundation
• Adventist Hospital
• Beneath the Surface
• Breast Friends
• Centennial High Dance Team
• Chinese Benevolent Association
• Columbia Pregnancy Center
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
• Doernbecher Children's' Hospital
• Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
• Gales Creek Camp Foundation
• Gresham Barlow Education Foundation
• Guide Dogs for the Blind
• Humane Society
• Kelly Creek Elementary
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
• Lake Bible Church
• Mt Hood Kiwanis Club
• Oregon Veterans Retirement Home
• Outreach
• Phonic Phactory
• Portland Rescue Mission
• Salvation Army
• The Grotto
• Mountain View Christian Church
• Heritage Baptist Church
• Greater Gresham Baptist Church
• Oregon Food Bank
• My Father's House
• El Programa Hispana
• Portland Adventist Elementary School

• Hall Elementary
• Milwaukie Elementary
• Saint Rita's Parish
• Running Strong for American Indian Youth
• Powell Valley Convenant Church
• Warehouse Church
• Billing Votes
• Colton Lutheran Church
• North Marion Baptist Church
• Women of Purpose
• Saint Anne's Church
• Hollyview Family Fellowship
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
• Living Water Fellowship
• Metro Church of Christ
• New Heights Church
• Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp
• New Hope Community Church
• Calvary Christian Center
• Abundant Life Church
• Adventist Hospital
• Apostolic Worship Center
• Beneath the Surface
• Centennial High dance Team
• Chinese Benevolent Association
• Columbia Pregnancy Center
• Grace Community Church
• Gresham United Methodist Church
• Hope Lutheran Church
• Inglesia Betesda Del CIA
• Lynchwood Christian Church
• Salvation Army
• River of Life Lutheran Church of Troutdale
• Saint Henry Church
• Tigard First Baptist
• Trinity Project
• Victory Outreach Church
• Voice of Trumpets
• American Legion
• Bethany House
• Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
• Mt. Hood Pops Orchestra
• Oregon High School Girls Volleyball
• House of Hope

For more information about the “Contribute to the Community” Program call 503-665-0101.