During Ford Accelerated Action Day, over 300 Ford volunteers are helping by building, painting, restoring and cleaning up  shelters, schools and family centers. Along with the labor, Ford has granted $50,000 dollars to pay for tools and materials for the various projects. The projects they chose to help with are based on their non-profit partners reports of things that needed to get done in the community, in order of urgency. “There is no better use of our dollars and our deeds than to invest in children,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. “Our investment in the community will help bring comfort to families today, while laying the groundwork for better days ahead.” From the press release, here’s a list of things they will be doing today: Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, Detroit – paint playroom, assemble shelves & equipment First Step Domestic Violence Program, Wayne – create art therapy room for children [...]