MILWAUKEE, March 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE:
JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable
buildings, today announced the Johnson Controls Foundation's pledge
of $1 million to the American Red
Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) over the next two
years. By making a proactive donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief,
the Foundation is helping ensure the organization is prepared to
meet the needs of people affected by disasters big and small across
the United States.
"Helping the Red Cross deliver vital services to communities in
need, including those where Johnson Controls employees and our
customers live, work, learn and play is of the utmost importance,"
said Katie McGinty, president,
Johnson Controls Foundation, and vice president and chief
sustainability and external relations officer. "Through the ADGP,
the Red Cross can prepare for disasters before they strike. We also
encourage Johnson Controls employees to get involved with their
local Red Cross chapters through volunteer opportunities and by
participating in blood drives."
ADGP members, along with their employees and customers, pledge
financial and in-kind donations in advance of disasters, powering
the Red Cross to respond to more than 65,000 disasters across the
country every year with strong infrastructure, trained volunteers,
innovative technology and critical resources. These donations
enable the Red Cross to react at a moment's notice—offering a safe
place to sleep, a hot meal, emotional support and resources to aid
in recovery—while also helping prepare people and communities for
disasters yet to come.
Donations to the ADGP are more important than ever and as large
disasters like hurricanes, floods and wildfires are increasing in
frequency and intensity, there are more displaced, vulnerable
people who need support. The Red Cross is responding to nearly
twice as many large disasters as a decade ago, and in 2023, the
nation experienced a record 28
billion-dollar disasters.
"We count on ADGP members because they understand the
importance of being prepared before a disaster strikes so we
can respond immediately," said Anne
McKeough, chief development officer at the American Red
Cross. "We're extremely grateful for the Johnson Controls
Foundation's donation, which will help ensure we can continue
to build our capacity and resources ahead of time, keep up with the
pace of frequent disasters and assist people in their darkest
hours."
Donations through the ADGP also support basic needs for families
affected by home fires—which comprise the bulk of Red Cross
response efforts—and help ensure the Red Cross can continue
educating people nationwide about disaster preparedness so they can
cope with crises in their communities when the unthinkable
happens.
To learn more about Johnson Controls' philanthropic efforts,
visit: https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/corporate-sustainability/community/philanthropy.
To learn more about the American Red Cross, visit:
https://www.redcross.org/about-us.html.
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About Johnson Controls:
At Johnson Controls
(NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people
live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy
and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine
the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the
planet.
Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation,
we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as
healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums,
manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive
digital offering.
Today, with a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150
countries, Johnson Controls offers the world's largest portfolio of
building technology and software as well as service solutions from
some of the most trusted names in the industry.
Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow
@Johnson Controls on social platforms.
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