Team Rubicon Powdered By Ford

Summary

• As the rate of floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires continue to increase, Ford and its philanthropic arm, the Ford Fund, are investing in a new effort that will scale Ford’s nearly 25-year commitment to supporting disaster relief work
• Ford is working with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization that operates in nearly every county in the United States
• The Ford Fund is investing $2.5 million in Team Rubicon’s Ready Reserve Fund, allowing the organization to scale its operations as the demand for their services grows
• Ford Motor Company is donating 17 vehicles to drive relief efforts: 10 Ford F-150® PowerBoost® Hybrid trucks, three Ford F-150® Lightning® trucks, two Ford F-Series Super Duty® trucks and two Ford Bronco® SUVs
• As part of Ford’s Volunteer Corps, Ford employees can sign up to volunteer, alongside Team Rubicon volunteers (known as “Greyshirts”). Volunteer Corps, founded in 2005, offers employees paid time off to give back to their communities

Team Rubicon is a new disaster relief initiative powered by Ford that will serve the growing number of communities across the United States that are impacted by wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes. And it builds on nearly 25 years of disaster relief efforts by Ford. Ford has invested in disaster relief efforts since 1999.

Bill Ford (Executive Chair):
At the heart of Ford is our commitment to help out our communities in times of need and make it possible for our employees to volunteer their time and talent to help others. The reality is weather-related disasters in the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe. That is why we are significantly expanding our relationship with Team Rubicon, donating a fleet of vehicles and deploying volunteers where they are needed most.”

Art delaCruz (Team Rubicon CEO and Retired U.S. Naval Officer)
“It starts with shared values – Team Rubicon and Ford both embrace the ethos of service, a vision of creating and strengthening communities – we’re committed to service. This Ford fleet and its innovative technology, in addition to the Ford Fund investment, exponentially increases our ability to reach those who have been impacted by disasters and crises. We are thankful for the longtime support and generous investment from the Ford Motor Company and the Ford Fund – and look forward to showcasing the possibilities that can happen when purpose-driven companies team up with humanitarian organizations.”

Key Components of Initiative & Investment

• Vehicle and service donation: Ford Motor Company will donate a fleet of vehicles to increase Team Rubicon’s capability to power, tow and haul tools, equipment and machinery.
  • 10 Ford F-150® XL PowerBoost® Hybrid trucks equipped with 7.2 kW Pro Power Onboard, enabling Team Rubicon to provide essential services to communities without electricity
  • Three Ford F-150® Lightning® Pro trucks equipped with 9.6 kW Pro Power Onboard
  • Two Ford Super Duty® F-350® XL trucks equipped with available 2.0 kW Pro Power Onboard
  • Two Ford Bronco® 4-door SUVs equipped with Sasquatch® off-road package
  • Five years of Ford Pro™ Fleet Management software and scheduled service maintenance and extended warranty coverage
• Philanthropic Investment: Ford Fund investing $2.5 million to support Team Rubicon’s Ready Reserve Fund (no-cost services for vulnerable communities as soon as disaster strikes). Funds mitigation, preparedness and recovery efforts.
• Volunteerism: Ford employees invited to join forces with Team Rubicon’s “Greyshirt” volunteers in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and rebuilding efforts as part of the Ford Volunteer Corps (program that offers employees paid time off to give back to their communities).