CALGARY, May 4, 2020 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP)
(NYSE: CP) is donating $1 million to
four North American charities working on the front lines to help
people impacted by COVID-19. In Canada, CP will donate C$350,000 to The Frontline Fund and C$250,000 to Food Banks Canada. In the U.S., CP
will donate US$250,000 to Feeding
America and up to US$150,000 in
matching funds to the American Red Cross.
"Our CP family is honored to help frontline workers and
volunteers as they courageously work day and night to keep up with
unprecedented need," said Keith
Creel, CP President and Chief Executive Officer. "By
providing food to North Americans who are in need and critical
supplies and support to frontline service providers, these
charities are making a difference. We hope our donations will
assist these organizations in reaching those who are most
vulnerable and keeping more people safe. Our thoughts, prayers and
sincere gratitude are with each and every person who is out there
working in the service of others."
CP has been inspired by support shown to its own frontline
workers as they continue to perform critical work across
North America throughout the
crisis. The company is committed to doing its part to help people
struggling with the economic impacts of COVID-19 in the more than
1,100 communities it serves and beyond.
"The way communities in North
America and around the world have come together is
remarkable," Creel said. "Through our community investment program
CP Has Heart, we remain committed to giving back to communities
across our network and are incredibly proud to be supporting the
extraordinary response to COVID-19."
This announcement comes the day before Giving Tuesday's special
#GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity on May 5 in support of the many charities
participating in the emergency response across North America and around the world.
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific is a
transcontinental railway in Canada
and the United States with direct
links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North
American customers a competitive rail service with access to key
markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see
the rail advantages of CP.
About CP Has Heart
At CP, we know that a railroad may
serve as the arteries of a nation, but at its heart is community.
That's why through CP Has Heart, we have already helped raise more
than $20.5 million to help improve
the heart health of men, women and children across North America. Along the way, we're showing
heart wherever we can. For more information, please visit
www.cpr.ca or @CPhasHeart.
About The Frontline Fund
The Frontline Fund is a
national coalition created by leaders in the healthcare fundraising
sector to help leading Canadian hospitals and foundations raise
urgently needed funds to support the highest priority needs of
participating hospital foundations, including to support COVID-19
and support for the Northern Territories and Indigenous health. The
hope of this national collaborative effort is to raise awareness
for this urgent need and to provide an easy, one-stop solution for
Canadian individuals and businesses who want to help. Visit
FrontlineFund.ca to learn more.
About Food Banks Canada
Both before and after the
pandemic, Food Banks Canada has provided national leadership to
relieve hunger today and prevent hunger tomorrow in collaboration
with the food bank network from coast-to-coast-to-coast. For 40
years, food banks have been dedicated to helping Canadians living
with food insecurity and we continue the same mission during the
current crisis. Over 3,000 food banks and community agencies
come together to serve our most vulnerable neighbours who – last
year – made 1.1 million visits to these organizations in one month
alone, according to our HungerCount report, and we
anticipate those numbers to grow due to the current global
situation. Our vision is clear: create a Canada where no one goes hungry. Please donate
to our COVID-19 fund. Visit www.foodbankscanada.ca to learn
more.
About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest
hunger-relief organization in the United
States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food
pantries and meal programs, they provide meals to more than
40 million people each year. Feeding America also supports
programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among
the people they serve; educates the public about the problem of
hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from
going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all
have a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate.
Together we can solve hunger. Visit www.feedingamerica.org to
learn more.
About American Red Cross
The American Red Cross
shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of
disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches
skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid;
and supports military members and their families. For more
information, please visit www.redcross.org.
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