ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 3, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) is committing $2 million to assist with on the ground disaster
recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the
company announced. This includes a $750,000 donation to the Volunteer Florida
Foundation, the state's lead agency for volunteer and national
service that directly manages the Florida Disaster Relief fund.
"The destruction left behind in the wake of Hurricane Ian is
devastating and heartbreaking. Our thoughts go out to our
colleagues and all those impacted by the storms," said David Calhoun, Boeing president and CEO. "Boeing
and our teammates stand ready to support the people of Florida, and we are hopeful that this
assistance will help with ongoing search and rescue missions as
well as bring some relief to those who are suffering."
"On behalf of Volunteer Florida, we would like to thank Boeing
for their significant financial contribution to the Florida
Disaster Fund in response to the state-wide recovery efforts from
Hurricane Ian, said CEO of Volunteer Florida Josie Tamayo. "Their
contribution to the Florida Disaster Fund will help provide
essential services in rebuilding our affected communities."
Included in the $2 million
commitment from Boeing and the Boeing Charitable Trust is a grant
of $200,000 to the American Red
Cross for evacuation centers across the state. The more than
$1 million remaining will fund
additional organizations to help impacted Florida communities with short and long-term
needs such as clean up, repairs and rebuilding.
"Thanks to Boeing's generous donation, the Red Cross and our
partners are on the ground supporting those in need after Hurricane
Ian came ashore as a powerful Category 4 storm," said Anne McKeough, chief development officer at the
American Red Cross. "We are grateful for partners like Boeing as we
work together to provide help and hope for communities in the wake
of this destructive hurricane."
In addition to corporate charitable investments, Boeing
employees give to their local communities by participating in
volunteer programs, gift matching programs and the Employee
Disaster Relief Fund – an employee-managed fund that provides
individual disaster aid for employees affected by hurricanes and
other natural disasters. Consistent with Boeing employee gift match
programs, the company will match qualifying employee contributions
made in support of Hurricane Ian relief.
Disaster recovery and relief efforts in Florida align with Boeing's ongoing commitment
to the communities where the company has a presence. Boeing employs
more than 2,730 people in Florida,
who support both defense and commercial customers in the areas of
space, aircraft modifications and sustainment, and commercial
aviation services with the largest concentrations in Kennedy Space Center, Fort Walton Beach, Jacksonville and Miami.
Boeing is active and engaged in Florida, providing a combined $35 million in charitable contributions over the
last five years.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and
integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at
boeing.com/careers.
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