At Beechmont Ford, we understand that we are only as strong as our communities, that’s why it has always been one of our core values to support where we live, work, and come from, as much as possible. This is why we created the KindnessProject, where we team up with local friends, customers, employees, and organizations in an effort to give back to our community.

As we continue the KindnessProject, we are proud to be a major sponsor for the EmPath For Autism foundation, for the second year in a row! This year is building off of their amazing event from last year, “Circus Bizurcus” by taking it to new heights; Circus Bizircus Lunar, a Party Beyond!

The EmPath autism foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was created as a resource to help families in the Greater Cincinnati area impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Earlier this year, we teamed up with ABC Pediatric Therapy for a Sensory Toy Drive. All three locations of the Mark Williams Auto Group saw massive success, the turn out was measured in car loads, and we filled up several with sensory toys to help children on the Autism Spectrum all throughout the greater Cincinnati and surrounding area. 

ABC Pediatric also produce educational content on a wide range of Autism-related topics. One of our favorite blog posts was an entry titled, “diagnosis and early intervention in Autism.” Check out their full blog here.

Last year, EmPath’s fundraiser was hugely successful, raising $67,000 for The Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The funds that were donated are going directly to an initiative called Project Echo. This project is designed to take treatment and diagnosis of autism to rural communities surrounding Cincinnati. Many of the rural communities around Cincinnati are underserved, and it can be very difficult for families to get time off from work and regular life to bring their children in for treatment. Project Echo aims to bring care to these families, so that their children can learn to live and thrive with their Autism Spectrum Disorder. Children who can have the resources to treat their ASD often find it can become their superpower, and it vastly improves the day to day life of many families. 

This year, Circus Bizircus Lunar aims to take that contribution to a new level, and we are going to do our best to spread the word to help make that happen! Circus Bizircus Lunar will be an incredible party at the Madison Theater on September 21, 2024. If you would like to buy tickets or learn more, CLICK HERE.

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The Beechmont Ford team is excited to be back for another chapter of The Kindness Project! The Kindness Project was started by Mark Williams Auto Group and the Williams family in 2018. In the past, we have bought people’s groceries, hosted toy drives, donated supplies to flood victims, and much more. Our goal with this initiative is to use our platform to help local families in need.

This chapter of the Kindness Project was a Sensory Toy Drive! The goal of our Sensory Toy Drive was to collect toys for children in need that have Autism. You may be asking, what are sensory toys? Sensory toys are toys designed to have therapeutic benefits. They intentionally stimulate a child’s sense of sight, hearing, and touch. This provides feedback to their sensory system. These toys can be extremely therapeutic to a child with Autism!

Team Work Makes The Dream Work: We teamed up with the EmPath for Autism Foundation and ABC Pediatric Therapy to collect and distribute these toys to local families in need! EmPath is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization that was created by the Williams family as a resource for children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Mark Williams Auto Group will be sponsoring their annual fundraiser, an incredible party that will take place in Covington, KY on September 21^st. This amazing event is called Circus Bizircus Lunar! The proceeds from Circus Bizircus will be donated to the Kelly O’Leary Center For Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

ABC Pediatric Therapy was the piece of the puzzle that ensured all of our collected toys made it to worthy homes! ABC is an amazing therapy center for children, located in Cincinnati (Western Hills). They provide high-quality pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy in a child-friendly environment. Their mission is to “create the best life for all children.” All of us at Mark Williams Auto Group are proud to work hand-in-hand with both of these fantastic organizations. If you would like more information on their services, ABC also has a great blog that covers a vast range of child development topics!

If you’re interested in how we worked to spread the word for our Sensory Toy Drive, check out this video! Chloe Williams and Charlie Watson sat down to discuss details on sensory toys and showed a couple examples of great sensory toy options! They also discussed the awareness around Autism that has inspired some huge retailers to dedicate segments of their businesses to making sure sensory toys are available for everyone! If you’re interested in shopping for sensory toys, you can find great options at Wal-Mart, Target, and even on Amazon!

Our Sensory Toy Drive lasted for two weeks and had collection points at all Mark Williams Auto Group locations. Once we finished our drive, the Williams family hand delivered all of the toys to ABC Pediatric Therapy for distribution. We are honored to say that with the help of staff, customers, friends, and family, we were able to deliver an entire SUV load of toys to be donated to children in our city!

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At Mark Williams Auto Group, we do our best to support all active and retired Ford employees and enjoy spending time at our Local 863 during their monthly meetings. Beechmont Ford, Mt. Orab Ford, and Queen City Ford are all 5-star dealerships, and each location sponsors a lunch for the Local 863 every year. Mt. Orab Ford was the presenting sponsor for the March, 2024 meeting. 

We had David Godbey (Fixed Operations Director, Mark Williams Auto Group), Bob Creed III (Sales, Queen City Ford), and Charlie Watson (Marketing Director, Mark Williams Auto Group) representing our group, and supporting the retirees. They spent time catching up and exchanging stories with the retirees and other members of the Local 863. 

Charlie went on stage and shared the exciting news that our group purchased Woody Sandy Ford and renamed it Queen City Ford! He also shared retail information and incentives with the retirees to give them a glimpse of what we are seeing on the dealer level. 

We would like to thank UAW President, Tod Turner, and Retiree Chair, Jim Siuda for allowing us to sponsor this awesome event! 

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The Mark Williams Auto Group team was honored to help McNicholas High School surprise students last week by wheeling out a brand new 2023 Ford Bronco Sport onto the stage at their latest assembly. When the curtain opened, our very own Chloe Williams drove the vehicle out for the big reveal! Students went wild as they found out that the Bronco Sport was up for grabs in this year’s Rocket Raffle fundraiser. Raffle tickets are on sale until 2/8/2024 at 11:55 pm. Don’t miss out! They are $25 each, or five for $100, and can be bought here! All proceeds from the Rocket Raffle will go towards tuition assistance for students at the school. 

70% of students at McNich benefit from some type of tuition assistance at the school, and while you can’t put a price on a good education, every parent can breathe a sigh of relief when costs go down. The raffle is open to everyone, with anyone above the age of 18 eligible to win. If you’re feeling particularly generous, you can pledge your donation on behalf of a member of the student body, faculty, or staff. The winner will be announced at halftime of the boys varsity basketball game February 9th. You do not need to be present to win.

McNicholas is one of Cincinnati’s premier catholic private schools, with 99% of the student body going on to further their education in post-secondary and colleges. With class sizes of only 12 students to the teacher, it is a great place for individualized attention and enhanced growth. If you’d like to support someone in kelly green and help a student “find their brilliance”, you can click here to donate!

_{Disclaimer: Mark Williams Auto Group is not associated with or involved in the actual raffle and is only supporting the school through selling them the Bronco Sport and by helping promote the fundraiser. Must be 18 years old to participate. To read the program rules and/or learn more, please click HERE.} 

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When you’re spending time in Cincinnati, OH, you’ll be able to visit fascinating museums, stroll around spacious parks, and explore the city’s historic downtown area. If you are going to stay in this city during the warmer summer months, you can cool down by enjoying sundaes, ice cream, and other tasty desserts at these friendly establishments.

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Cincinnati, OH is one of the state’s best cities to have some outside fun. There are some incredible outdoor activities right in the city limits where you can see a world-class zoo, hike, or get in a few rounds of golf. Your 2023 Ford Escape Active with a rearview camera, blind spot monitoring, and cruise control is just the vehicle to get you there quickly and easily.

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If you’ve been looking for a full-size pickup that delivers exceptional performance on and off-road and doubles as both a dependable work truck and a stylish everyday cruiser, consider the 2023 Ford F-150. Now available at your local Ford dealership, this pickup not only offers best-in-class towing strength and a stylish cabin you’ll love relaxing in but also a wide array of productivity and entertainment features to make tough jobs easier and long drives enjoyable for all.

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From museums to gardens and shops to dining, Cincinnati, OH has a bit of everything. After you’ve enjoyed a day of activities in the city, take everyone for a nice meal at one of the many family restaurants in town. Any one of the following makes a great choice.

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Your Ford contains numerous systems that make driving safer and easier than ever before. All of these systems require a constant and consistent supply of electricity. The alternator is the component in your engine that generates power for all these systems. Over time, the alternator will wear out or suffer damage. When this happens, our Ford dealer in Cincinnati, OH can perform an alternator repair for you. These are signs that your alternator could be failing.

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The transmission is by far the most complex and hard-working part of your car. Gearboxes perform an incredible feat in transmitting the full force of your engine to the wheels while shifting seamlessly through various gears. But as with any complex piece of machinery, things can occasionally go awry. If you ever notice one of the following seven issues, consider visiting your nearest Ford dealer for transmission repair before the problem worsens into a very expensive repair job.

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