Kevin and Nancy Sell call themselves “empty nesters on a mission.” “We’re following our hearts and how our faith drives us,” says Kevin, FCA US plant manager at Indiana Transmission Plant 1 in Kokomo, Ind. “We have been so blessed in our lives that we feel compelled to give back to others, whether it’s here
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Category Archives: Our People
When Caring Reaches Another Level
In the U.S., the definition of “disability” is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Under this definition, approximately 57 million Americans have a disability. With this focus, the FCA Office of Diversity & Inclusion launched a historic Diverse Abilities Awareness Campaign with a Diverse Abilities Expo on
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FCA Community: Creating “Happy Tails” for Animals Across Michigan
From wildfires to hurricanes and animal hoarding to dog fighting, Courtney Protz-Sanders is skilled in triage and emergency sheltering for animals. She’s also founder and executive director of Paws for Life, a non-profit, foster-based, all-breed rescue for dogs and cats that has saved nearly 3,000 homeless animals from shelters and the streets of Michigan. “I
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The power of words
One word can make all the difference. More than a year ago, FCA US took a seemingly small step by changing the name of its Employee Resource Groups. The Company supports seven groups representing a range of affinity communities: African-Americans, Latins, Asians, LGBT, veterans, Native Americans and women. These employee-directed groups pursue projects that enhance
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FCA Community: Helping Students Succeed Through Mentorship
Steve Hatfield wished he had a mentor program like Winning Futures in his high school when he was preparing for his next steps. Now “Mentor of the Year,” Steve has been volunteering for six years with Winning Futures, a Michigan-based nonprofit organization that empowers youth to succeed through mentoring, strategic planning and workforce preparation. “It’s
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A labor of love
You’ve no doubt seen or heard the quote, “A labor of love always pays off.” Or perhaps you’ve been engaged in a labor of love, where your efforts were not motivated by personal gain, but by a hope that others may benefit. Recently, several motivated and empowered members of the Women’s Alliance, one of seven
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month: Let’s join the team to beat this serious yet manageable condition
Diabetes is a serious and costly condition, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The condition affects more than 26 million Americans and is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. People with diabetes can face an array of health issues: Diabetes is the
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