The UPS Foundation Extends Relief Network To Florida, Pledges More Than $1 Million In Additional Support
14 Septembre 2017 - 3:00PM
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced more than a $1 million commitment,
through The UPS Foundation, in support of recovery efforts in the
Caribbean, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, following the
devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. The pledge is a combination
of cash grants, in-kind transportation movements and technical
expertise to provide urgent relief, as well as support for
long-term needs ranging from rebuilding to personal and financial
recovery assistance. This is in addition to the more than $1
million given toward Hurricane Harvey relief efforts on August 28.
“We’re seeing unprecedented need in the aftermath of Hurricanes
Harvey and Irma,” said Eduardo Martinez, president of The UPS
Foundation and chief diversity and inclusion officer. “UPS is
working with its non-profit partners to get help to those who need
it urgently. However, there will be much assistance required in the
coming months to help rebuild these shattered communities into the
resilient neighborhoods that once stood so we’re planning for that
as well.”
The UPS Foundation is working with the American Red Cross, The
International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), The Salvation Army,
and other humanitarian aid partners to provide immediate support
and assess longer-term needs, committing additional funding and
in-kind assistance for recovery needs that will be specified during
the post-crisis recovery phase in the coming months.
When a disaster strikes, The UPS Foundation moves quickly to
mobilize its disaster relief network in support of first responders
and provides immediate
in-kind relief to assist with response and recovery efforts on
multiple fronts of a disaster.
Immediately, The UPS Foundation is engaging with the following
organizations, committing both cash and in-kind assistance:
- American Red Cross – $100,000 in cash and in-kind support, in
addition to The UPS Foundation’s annual commitment to the Annual
Disaster Giving Program that provides funding that enables the
American Red Cross to open shelters immediately for Hurricane Irma
survivors.
- International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) - $50,000 for
Caribbean recovery efforts.
- CARE - $75,000 in cash and in-kind support for recovery efforts
in Caribbean.
- The Salvation Army - $100,000 in grant funding and in-kind
support for hurricane relief efforts and technical support.
- Points of Light - $125,000 to mobilize volunteer efforts.
- Good360 - $50,000 in additional in-kind support for Hurricane
Irma needs.
- National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster - $50,000
to assist member in-kind needs.
- SBP – An additional $75,000 in funding and in-kind support.
- Operation Hope – An additional $25,000 to provide financial
counseling to disaster survivors to speed their recovery.
- Toolbank Disaster Services – UPS providing additional $10,000
to enable additional tools and support for Hurricane Irma clean up
and rebuilding.
- British Red Cross - $10,000 contribution from Marken, a UPS
company, to Irma Fund.
- Toys for Tots – $50,000 from The UPS Stores in support for
families impacted by the hurricanes.
Additionally, the company has deployed several skilled
volunteers with humanitarian logistics expertise to the Caribbean,
Florida and Texas to help coordinate support with our partner
agencies providing relief.
UPS and The UPS Foundation have a history of leveraging the
company’s logistics expertise and moving quickly to assist in
delivering humanitarian aid and relief efforts after natural
disasters. In fact, providing humanitarian relief is an ongoing
program. Last year, The UPS Foundation responded to 20 major world
disasters and invested more than $13 million in funding, in-kind,
and technical support for community safety initiatives that
included enhancing urgent disaster response preparedness, response,
and recovery. Also last year, The UPS Foundation provided in-kind
support for 468 shipments of humanitarian aid and relief in 53
countries – almost $6 million worth of in-kind
services.
About The UPS Foundation
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a
broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages
and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the
deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the
world of business. Since its founding in 1907, UPS has built a
legacy as a caring and responsible corporate citizen, supporting
programs that provide long-term solutions to community needs.
Founded in 1951, The UPS Foundation leads its global citizenship
programs and is responsible for facilitating community involvement
to local, national, and global communities. In 2016, UPS and its
employees, active and retired, invested more than $116 million in
charitable giving around the world. The UPS Foundation can be found
on the web at UPS.com/Foundation. To get UPS
news direct, follow @UPS_News on Twitter.
Kristen Petrella
404-828-4182
kpetrella@ups.com
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