Through the Ambassadors Program of NADCF, new-car and -truck dealers provide financial support to educational institutions in the public or private sector, emergency medical organizations, and institutions involved in economic education. To be recognized as an Ambassador of the Foundation, a dealer, company, association, or individual contributes $10,000 to the Foundation, either in their own name, or in recognition of loved ones, living or deceased. The Foundation then guarantees that a grant of at least $1,000 will be presented to an entity the Ambassador selects every three years in perpetuity.
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Each Ambassador receives a beautifully crafted crystal obelisk. In addition, photos of all Ambassadors are prominently displayed at the NADA Convention and Exposition, attended annually by more than 28,000 people. |
Testimonials
“Most of our giving has gone to a group called the Horizon Program in Birmingham, Ala. They teach independence skills and job training for adults with learning disabilities. My son was a student there and ended up staying in Birmingham and working. There aren’t many schools like that in the country, six or seven I think. It was such a blessing for us to find a way for Russ to be independent and truly on his own. Years ago we built a house with an apartment in it thinking he was going to live at home. And here he is living 250 miles away.” -- Steve West, West Chevrolet Inc., Alcoa, Tenn. Charity of Choice: The Horizons School, Birmingham, Ala.
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Types of Ambassadors
Click here to view the newest Ambassadors.
Ambassadors of Distinction
A new category of Ambassador for individuals with three Ambassadorships, enabling them to donate every year, forever.
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NADA director for Vermont Wade Walker (left) accepts his Ambassador obelisk from Foundation Chairman Bob Mallon. This marked Wade's third membership, making him the first to be named an "Ambassador of Distinction." |
Ambassadors
NADA members and friends who have endowed an Ambassadorship in their own name or to honor a loved one or business associate. Grants continue to be made even after the passing of the donor.
Ambassador Sustaining Members
Those who have pledged the $10,000 to become an Ambassador.
Ambassador Grants
Click here to view recent grants bestowed by the Foundation.
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Richard and Mary Anne Kull, Burns-Kull Automotive, Marlton, N.J., presented their combined Ambassador grant to Bill Elliott (right), executive director, Shore Memorial Health Foundation, for the benefit of the hospital's new cancer center. | |
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Foundation Amdassador Julee Smith (left), with grandson Nathan C. Smith, presented her grant to Karen Loving, principal of Broadmoor Elementary School, Hobbs, N.M., for new playground equipment. | |
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Jerry Korum of Korum Ford, Puyallup, Wash., gave his Ambassador grant to Pierce College to help build a child care facility. | |
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Ambassador Jeanne K. Fichtner (center) presented her grant to Dr. Roger Williams for the benefit of the St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation's Multiple Sclerosis Clinic. Looking on are Pat Loge (left), family practitioner nurse; Jeanne's husband and NADCF trustee, Leonard W. Fichtner, Fichtner Chevrolet, Laurel, Mont.; and their daughter, Kelly Klein. | |
How to Donate
Click here for the Ambassadors Program application form (PDF). For more information, contact Naxhieli Acosta at nacosta@nada.org, or call toll-free (800) 252-6232 ext. 7233, or dial direct (703) 821-7233.
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