CHICAGO, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:
BA] is committing $1 million to
assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts across the Midwest
and Southern United States in the
aftermath of last week's unprecedented tornado outbreak.
"The damage caused by these tornadoes is devastating, and Boeing
and our employees stand ready to assist our neighbors and
colleagues who have been affected," said Ziad S. Ojakli, executive
vice president of Government Operations. "We are committed to
partnering with organizations that will quickly bring relief to
those communities hardest hit by these storms so that residents can
begin to pick up the pieces and start the rebuilding process."
Funding from Boeing and the Boeing Charitable Trust will support
the following organizations:
- $250,000 to American Red
Cross for mental health support, food and water, and emergency
shelter in the region;
- $250,000 to Feeding
America to provide food, water, supplies and support for member
food banks; and
- $200,000 to Americares to
provide medical support and supplies to local health care
facilities serving low-income, uninsured and underinsured
families.
- $200,000 to Team Western
Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, an initiative created by Kentucky Gov. Andy
Beshear to support funeral expenses and rebuilding
efforts;
- $50,000 to Samaritan's
Purse to support disaster response units and volunteers with debris
cleanup and home repair; and
- $50,000 Humane Society of
the U.S. to transport animals out of the affected area, help with
search and rescue missions, and provide medical care.
"Feeding America and local member food banks are working hard to
support our neighbors who were impacted by the recent tornadoes,"
said Lauren Biedron, vice president
of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. "We are deeply
grateful for Boeing's support, which will allow us to continue
providing food, water and essential supplies to the most heavily
impacted areas."
"Samaritan's Purse is so thankful for Boeing's support and
generous donation to our tornado response efforts," said
Franklin Graham, president of
Samaritan's Purse. "This gift is supporting our work in
Kentucky and Arkansas as we help families who were
devastated by the deadly tornadoes start to recover from the
storms. Thank you for providing both physical help and hope to
these hurting families."
In addition to corporate charitable investments, Boeing
employees give to their local communities by participating in
volunteer and charitable gift match programs. Consistent with
Boeing employee gift match programs, the company will match
qualifying employee contributions made in support of tornado
relief.
Disaster recovery and relief efforts align with Boeing's ongoing
commitment to the communities where our colleagues live and work.
Boeing employs more than 18,000 people in Missouri and Illinois and employs an additional 1,100
employees in Arkansas,
Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee.
Boeing is active and engaged in the Midwest and Southern U.S.,
contributing a combined $140 million
in charitable contributions across both regions over the last five
years. Boeing has donated $13 million
to disaster relief and humanitarian efforts globally in 2021.
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 and living the company's core values of safety,
quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
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