Many requests are small. “Can we have a charity car wash on your lot?” “Will you sponsor our golf scramble?”
At Krapohl Ford & Lincoln, we often say yes. (Although we haven’t had car washes this summer because of the construction on Pickard.)
Other requests require more money, time and planning, and we consider each opportunity carefully.
Giving back and supporting our community is part of our heritage, because we know it makes a difference in people’s lives. It’s simply who we are.
Examples of our support include driving cancer patients to appointments through our work with Community Cancer Services of Isabella County. We’ve loaned vans to the Humane Animal Treatment Society when they travel to rescue animals in need loving homes, and we support kids and families by sponsoring events and displays at the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum.
We encourage Krapohl team members to connect with causes or nonprofits they personally support and care about. That’s why we sponsor balls for youth soccer and why we expanded our efforts earlier this year with pinwheels and shirts supporting the Isabella County Child Advocacy Center.
The Krapohl Ford Sales Co. automotive dealership was founded in 1950 by two brothers from Bay City — Harold and Robert Krapohl. It didn’t take long before both lived here and were active in the community. Harold, for example, chaired the 1961 Red Cross campaign that covered five counties. Robert twice was elected in the 1960s as president of the board of directors for what was then called Central Michigan Community Hospital.
On social media, you’ll see us use #LocalDealershipLocalCommitment and #WillYouJoinUs. Both hashtags are meant to inspire others to act with compassion as well.
And indeed, Krapohl does not stand alone in supporting vital community organizations. The Little Flower Barn opens the doors of its huge event barn each fall for the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy’s annual Fall Fundraiser. Max & Emily’s provides free downtown concerts. Camille’s Prime was recently featured in the Morning Sun for its fundraising brunches for local nonprofits.
There are many more, of course. Great communities happen when people and businesses come together to help others thrive.
Our next event is the annual Krapohl Car Show on Wednesday, Sept. 4. This free event is a way to show appreciation to our community and customers who have encouraged us, pushed us to go further, and joined us for nearly 75 years in making our communities better places to live and work.
We hope you’ll drop by to enjoy music, classic vehicles, hot rods and more!
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