TOM WALSH: Volunteerism is up at Ford even in tough times

TOM WALSH: Volunteerism is up at Ford even in tough times: "Volunteerism is up at Ford even in tough times September 11, 2007 BY TOM WALSH FREE PRESS COLUMNIST
When times are tough, money is tight and corporate head count is shrinking, philanthropy and volunteer time could be considered feel-good luxuries that businesses can no longer afford. If so, why are 8,700 Ford Motor Co. employees -- nearly quadruple the number a year ago -- participating in volunteer projects this week that range from building houses in Detroit to cleaning parks in California and delivering medicine and pulling teeth in the Philippines?"