Lisa V. Ford's Humanitarianism Honored by The Children's Center of Wayne County

DETROIT, June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Children's Center of Wayne
County (TCC) proudly hosted the Lisa V. Ford Heart & Soul Volunteer Award
reception, honoring Lisa V. Ford for her civic and philanthropic
humanitarianism.

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In recognition of her generosity, Lisa was presented with the inaugural Heart
and Soul Award on June 18, 2009, during a private reception. The Lisa V. Ford
Heart and Soul Volunteer Award will be bestowed annually to notable TCC
volunteers who demonstrate her same spirit of generosity and love of The
Children's Center.

According to Debora Matthews, CEO of The Children's Center, "The spirit of
generosity and love is the glue that holds The Children's Center together.
And that spirit is embodied in Lisa V. Ford. We are honored to recognize Lisa
and her generous spirit, which has made a profound and lasting difference for
The Children's Center and the children we serve. Lisa has displayed true
altruism through her generous gifts of time, advocacy and resources." Through
her stewardship, she has been a champion for The Children's Center in a
variety of ways such as:

-- Member of Board of Directors.
-- Developed and launched Detroit Uncorked Event benefiting The
Children's Center.
-- Extremely instrumental in engaging major donors with TCC, as well as
bolstering a partnership with Tau Beta Organization from Grosse
Pointe,
who has selected The Children's Center as their charity of choice.
-- Co-Chair with husband Bill Ford, AutoGlow for 9 years.
-- Co-Chair with husband Bill Ford, "Touch the Heart of a Child"
Capital Campaign to build the Paul Marsh Building. They also hosted
the
IMPACT at Ford Field Event, which is recognized as one of the highest
yielding fundraisers in Michigan's history. Proceeds from the event
supported the capital campaign exceed its goal by 2.2 million, raising
a
grand total of over 10 million dollars.
-- Volunteering relentlessly for The Children's Center events,
interviews, activities and committees to future the mission of Helping
Children and Families Shape Their Own Futures.

-- Pioneered Unity Challenge Grant for Power of Possibilities Breakfast,
at
$100,000, per year for 3 consecutive years.

Matthews also added, "Special recognition is also given Ford Motor Company for
its sponsorship; demonstrating Ford Motor Company's commitment and dedication
to volunteerism and support of The Children's Center's mission."

About The Children's Center
The Children's Center is one of the largest, most diverse and comprehensive
frontline child-serving agencies in Michigan, providing over 25 programs
addressing therapeutic & mental health needs of children, as well as foster
care & adoptions. The Children's Center of Wayne County has been committed to
meeting the needs and challenges of some of the most troubled children in the
United States for the past 80 years. For more information, please visit The
Children's Center web site at www.thechildrenscenter.com.

SOURCE The Children's Center of Wayne County

Derine McCrory of The Children's Center of Wayne County, +1-313-820-1650
(cell), +1-313-262-1223, dmccrory@childrensctr.net