{"id":11588,"date":"2026-11-13T16:10:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T21:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/?post_type=impact_story&p=11588"},"modified":"2026-11-13T16:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T21:10:33","slug":"rev-united-2026","status":"publish","type":"impact_story","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/es\/impact-stories\/rev-united-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Rev United 2026: Revving the Engines of Change"},"template":"","class_list":["post-11588","impact_story","type-impact_story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"details":{"featured_image":11632,"quote":"I thank the United Way for serving as a vessel for all these leaders to share their fruits and benefits with others.","citation":"Marc Bland, Mobility Global","topic":false,"program_theme":false,"button_text":"Read More"},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_impact_story_hero","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_impact_story_hero":{"kicker_text":"Rev United 2026","heading":"Revving the Engines of Change","summary":"","image":11632,"cta":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"The smell of burning rubber and the roar of engines echoed across M1 Concourse as guests at United Way for Southeastern Michigan\u2019s Rev United lined up for high-speed rides around the track. \r\n\r\n\u201cI don't drive fast as a rule, so it was amazing, exhilarating,\u201d said Bob Aiello, director of business development at the Diez Group. \u201cYou get to see what these cars can really do, and you don\u2019t drive them that way anywhere else.\u201d \r\n\r\nPowered by collaboration between Ford, Stellantis and Bosch, Rev United brought together leaders from the automotive community for an evening of connection, excitement and giving back. \r\n\r\n\u201cNights like tonight remind us of the power of collaboration and working together because no one organization can do this alone,\u201d said Peter Tadros, regional president of Power Solutions at Bosch. \u201cIt is the commitment of organizations like United Way, along with the people who support them, that help create lasting change in our community. \r\n\r\n\u201cThat collective dedication is what brings us together this evening.\u201d","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":11605,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":11628,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":11627,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]},{"images":[{"image":11617,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":11633,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Guests began the night by browsing a silent auction featuring signed jerseys, racing gear, Lions Tickets, artwork, racing classes and more. During cocktail hour, automotive professionals connected over industry, community and a shared commitment to giving back. \r\n\r\n\u201cI thank the United Way for serving as a vessel for all these leaders to share their fruits and benefits with others,\u201d said Marc Bland from Mobility Global. \u201cWhether that be overall knowledge, wisdom, job opportunities, training or financial resources. \r\n\r\n\u201cWhen you achieve something, it's your duty to give back, help others see the light and avoid some of the pitfalls, so they can go beyond where you are\u2014 that's just natural human progression.\u201d","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":11607,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":11611,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"The generosity of this year\u2019s supporters raised a record breaking $450,000, bringing the event\u2019s three-year total to over $860,000 to support local families.\r\n\r\nThe list of sponsors powering impact included Ford, Stellantis, Bosch, Piston Group, Boldt, Dauch, KUKA, Mobility Global, Rehmann, Walbridge, AH Group, Autoliv, BorgWarner, Dakkota, Diez Group, Flex-N-Gate, KPMG, OneMagnify, Deloitte, EY and Huf North America.\r\n

RACING TO GIVE<\/h3>\r\nAfter smiling through a drift ride, Ford\u2019s Strategy and Financial Planner Lindsey McGowan stood near the racetrack watching the cars go by.\r\n\r\n\u201cI\u2019m really happy to bring my family here today; my brother and dad are out there now,\u201d said Lindsey. \u201cWe\u2019re car people so this is a really fun event for us.\u201d\r\n\r\nLindsey was first introduced to United Way by running for Team Bronco in this year\u2019s Run United virtual marathon. Reflecting on why she stays involved, she reminisced on the impact of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) Classroom Materials Grants.<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u201cI\u2019m really grateful to be involved with United Way,\u201d said Lindsey. \u201cHelping teachers\u2014 it makes me feel emotional because everyone has one teacher that impacted them and it\u2019s devastating to see how much they pay out of pocket.\u201d","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":11614,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":11612,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"As the sun set, donors moved into the dining room for a gourmet buffet equipped with lounge seating and lively band. Local leaders began to speak on community needs.\r\n\r\n\u201cIn supply chain, we know one disruption can create ripple effects across the entire system,\u201d said Liz Door, chief supply chain officer at Ford. \u201cFor families, it can be the same\u2014 one unexpected expense, one missed paycheck, one emergency can put stability at risk.\u201d \r\n\r\n\u201cWe all know the pressures continue to mount for families in Michigan and so that's why United Way's role is so critical,\u201d continued Liz. \u201cThey connect resources, volunteers and companies like all of you here tonight in a way that no other single organization can.\u201d","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":11602,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":11606,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Attendees learned that 41% of families in our region are ALICE (con activos limitados, ingresos restringidos y empleo)<\/a>, meaning they cannot afford their basic needs. \r\n\r\n\u201cThese are people that have jobs, some have multiple jobs, and they're still struggling to make ends meet,\u201d said Ralph Gilles, chief design officer at Stellantis. \u201cSo that's where we come in, we're the bridge trying to get that person through that tough time.\u201d \r\n\r\nMotivated to help local families, attendees then turned that understanding into action, bidding on a live auction featuring a day racing with Ford\u2019s CEO Jim Farley, an Indy 500 ticket package, a F1 US Grand Prix experience and lunches with local industry giants. \r\n\r\nBy the end of the night, the energy at M1 Concourse had become something much bigger than an evening of racing and networking. 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