ng a baby, military veteran mothers or expecting mothers enrolled for obstetrical care at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) now have one more reason to smile. Thanks to a $5,000 donation by the Ford Motor Company Fund — a part of which is Mossy Ford in Pacific Beach — 21 mothers went home Aug. 14 with a new car seat, stroller and gift basket provided by VASDHS. Owen Mossy, chairman of the San Diego Ford County Dealers Association, was on hand to present the donations at the VA Medical Center during the ceremony. The donations were met with praise. “We would like to thank Ford Motor Company Fund for their generosity in donating these seats for women veterans who are transitioning to a new chapter in their lives,” said Jennifer Roberts, VASDHS women’s program manager. “We hope all expecting veteran mothers will consider choosing VA for health care when looking for quality care.” Infant car-seat donations are still available while supplies last. Eligible women must be enrolled with the VASDHS and have their pregnancy verified to qualify for an infant car seat. Pregnancy care and delivery is covered through the VA and provided by Naval Medical Center San Diego. VASDHS serves 8,930 enrolled women veterans, of which 1,409 are Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans. Currently, 136 women are seeking obstetrical care using VA benefits.  “The Ford Motor Company has long supported our nation’s military so, when we launched our charitable giving program in San Diego, we quickly focused on efforts to help veterans and their families,” said Mary Walter-Brown, Ford Motor Company Fund spokewoman. “As an automaker, we put auto safety first. Providing safe car seats to military families seemed the perfect contribution.” Ford Motor Company Fund is a private non-operating foundation parented by Ford Motor Company that awards charitable grants for educational, community, civic and cultural purposes.