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This October, we partnered with Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We wanted to provide awareness of the importance of breast health and do something that could help women in our community. Working together, we discovered the greatest need in our community was mammograms for women without insurance, especially right now. On October 14th, we hosted a mammogram sign-up day at Bird-Kultgen Ford. Michelle Wilson, Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Breast Center Manager, was on-site to educate consumers and assist in scheduling mammograms. more “Despite this Coronavirus season, scheduling and getting a screening mammogram is effortless and so very important,” Wilson said. Our goal was to provide 50 free mammograms by donating $200 from every SUV purchased and $5 from every oil change in October towards the effort. However, we provided 72 women in need with mammograms and several women with the necessary follow-up screenings due to the overwhelming demand. “We were inspired to be able to assist women who need our help while bolstering awareness that we cannot skip annual mammograms,” said Claire Kultgen McDonald, Vice President at Bird-Kultgen Ford. We encourage all women to get a yearly mammogram and to educate themselves on proper breast health. Visit our Breast Cancer Awareness page to learn more about proper breast health and the importance of yearly mammograms. If you need a donated mammogram, please call 254-202-4220 ( Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest can provide information on assistance).

Bird-Kultgen Ford is excited to announce the winner of the Shepherd’s Heart Mustang Raffle! This 50th-anniversary Mustang was raffled off to help raise funds for Shepherd's Heart, one of the most impactful Food Pantries in Central Texas. The purchase of one raffle ticket, for $25.00, enabled Shepherd's Heart to secure over 200lbs of food. more On October 7th, the winner was announced. Bird-Kultgen surprised, Kelly Oliver at work and handed him the keys of the Mustang. Bird-Kultgen Ford, has been working with Shepherd’s Heart for the past couple of years but this year has been especially difficult for the non-profit. “This year with COVID-19, Shepherd’s Heart was in a greater need due to the overwhelming amount of unemployment and families struggling in Waco.” said Rebeeca Cantu, Marketing Manager for Bird-Kultgen. Shepherd's Heart serves over 29,000 local families through both the Food Pantry and provided services, and now during the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for food has increased and put a huge burden on the non-profit. Bird-Kultgen Ford and Shepherd’s Heart launched a raffle in May to help meet the growing demand in the community. They raised over $68,000 through this fundraiser. “The best part about working with Shepherd’s Heart is that were able to help local families and help get them through this troubling time.” said Cantu. If you’re interested in getting involved with Shepherd’s Heart, visit their website.

This Wednesday, Bird-Kultgen Ford partnered with Carter BloodCare to sponsor a mobile blood drive in front of the dealership. Blood Drive coordinator, Mike McCoy said, "When Carter BloodCare put a call out for help to Central Texas businesses…Bird-Kultgen Ford immediately stepped up to host a blood drive during these difficult times. 27 lives were saved because of their efforts. I want to give a huge Thank you to Becky and Bird-Kultgen Ford." more With our nation being in the midst of a global pandemic, this act of service comes at just the right time for the Waco community. During these times, many blood drives have been canceled and people have been unable to give blood because of the concerns of being out in public, which is what has led to the shortage. Claire Kultgen, Vice president of Bird Kultgen Ford, said ”We were happy to help out with the need of blood donations in Waco”. Giving blood is simple and takes little to no time at all. Around 60% of the American population is eligible to donate blood, but only 5% end up doing so. The process lasts about 20 minutes and collects a whole pint of blood, which has the potential to save up to three lives. Blood and platelets cannot be manufactured, so it’s critical that individuals consider donating. Rebecca Cantu, the primary blood drive coordinator for Bird-Kultgen Ford, expressed the importance and urgency of donating blood in times like this. “We were happy to support Carter Blood Care by hosting a Blood Drive. The need for blood donation is greater than ever before, and we wanted to do our part to help. Unfortunately, less than 4% of our community donates, which leaves Carter continually struggling to keep up with demand. If you are eligible to donate, we encourage you to help.” Carter Bloodcare is offering COVID-19 antibody tests to donors. The test is an indicator of someone’s exposure to coronavirus, but is not an indicator of immunity to COVID-19. To donate, contact Carter Bloodcare by visiting https://www.carterbloodcare.org, or call 1-800-DONATE-4.

We are proud to announce our newest Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) Scholarship recipients. The recipients have completed Ford Certified training courses including Electrical Diagnosis Tools and Testing, Electronics Theory & Operation, and more. We are proud to award Victoria Nations (pictured above), Colton Smith (pictured above), Kevin Smith and Taylor Gains each with a $500 Scholarship from Bird-Kultgen Ford. Congratulations, we know you have a bright future! more In the Fall of 2019, we started the scholarship program with Ford Motor Company and Texas State Technical College (TSTC) as part of a long-standing history of supporting TSTC ( Learn more about our history with TSTC). The intent of the program is to raise awareness and increase interest in career opportunities within the automotive industry, ultimately as a service technician. The scholarships are given to students who have completed the designated Ford Certified training courses within a timely manner. For individuals interested in the automotive space, the future is extremely bright and more attainable than ever!  We are always looking for enthusiastic students and candidates who are lifelong learners, enjoy tackling difficult projects, love building things and finding solutions, and are passionate about creating, selling and supporting innovative Ford products. Learn more about career opportunities here.

We are excited to announce our donation of $10,000 to Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry, honoring our commitment to match up to $10,000 in funds raised by the non-profit through the Mustang raffle fundraiser. more Bird-Kultgen Ford and Shepherd's Heart launched a raffle in May to help meet the growing demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic has increased the need for food and put a huge burden on the non-profit. To help generate donations, Bird-Kultgen offered to match up to $10,000 in the month of May. The community pulled together to far exceed the goal, raising over $14,000 to date. Stay tuned, the raffle winner will be picked on October 7, 2020 and announced live on Facebook. The prize is a 50th Anniversary Mustang Convertible, pictured below. The purchase of one raffle ticket, for $25, enables Shepherd's Heart to secure over 200lbs of food. To purchase tickets, visit: https://shepherdsheart.ourraffle.org

Bird-Kultgen Ford is proud to once again partner with Shepherd's Heart Food Pantry in support of their initiatives. This year, we’re partnering together to raffle off a 50th Anniversary Mustang Convertible to help support their mission. The raffle will raise funds for Shepherd's Heart, one of the most impactful Food Pantries in Central Texas. The purchase of one raffle ticket, for $25.00, enables Shepherd's Heart to secure over 200lbs of food and will enter you in a drawing to win the 50th Anniversary Mustang Convertible. PLUS, now through May 31st Bird-Kultgen will be matching each donation made, up to $10,000! more Shepherds Heart Food Pantry began serving families in need in June 2010. Today it is one of the largest Food Pantries in Central Texas protecting thousands of families from being without food. Shepherd's Heart exists to meet both poverty and hunger head-on. It is their mission to feed, clothe, empower, and advocate for families in need. Each year, Shepherd's Heart serves over 29,000 local families through the Food Pantry and provided services and now, during the Covid-19 pandemic, they need community support more than ever. The poverty rate in our area is twice the national average. More specifically, there are over 40,000 people affected by food insecurity in the greater Waco community; 41% of which are children. Community support of organizations like Shepherd's Heart Food Pantry help to magnify efforts to feed the hungry now and find solutions for those who need assistance. Through Empowerment Programs, a Resale Store Things From The Heart, Toys from the Heart holiday toy drive, and the Food Pantry; Shepherd's Heart touches the lives of thousands of families, and we’re happy to do our part to support them. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support local organizations like Shepherd's Heart Food Pantry and thank you for your consideration of additional support. All donations will be gratefully received, regardless of size. All proceeds from the raffle will go directly to Shepherd's Heart in support of their mission to serve and provide food to thousands of local families in need. The raffle drawing will be held at Bird Kultgen Ford this fall – so enter now to win! Help us achieve our $10,000 matching donation goal before May 31st.