The UPS Foundation Mobilizes Relief Network, Pledges More Than $1 Million
August 28 2017 - 4:25PM
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced more than a $1 million pledge,
through The UPS Foundation in support of recovery efforts in Texas
and Louisiana following the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey.
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.
“In this time of enormous need, it is critical to establish and
support extensive networks of public-private partnerships to get
aid to those who need it, as quickly as possible,” said Eduardo
Martinez, president of The UPS Foundation and chief diversity and
inclusion officer. “At the same time, setting aside funding and
other resources for long-term recovery efforts is also important,
and we are laying that groundwork as well.”
The UPS Foundation is working with FEMA, the American Red Cross,
The Salvation Army, and other humanitarian aid partners to assess
longer-term needs, and will commit an additional $500,000 in cash
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
support first responders and provide immediate in-kind relief to
assist with recovery efforts on multiple fronts. The UPS Foundation
will work with its preeminent group of humanitarian relief agency
partners to provide over $500,000 in assistance in the
short-term.
Immediately, The UPS Foundation is engaging with the following
organizations, committing both cash and in-kind assistance:
- American Red Cross – $150,000 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
Harvey flood survivors.
- The Salvation Army - $125,000 in cash and in-kind support for
hurricane relief efforts.
- Good360 - $150,000 in funding and in-kind support.
- National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster - $50,000
to assist member in-kind needs and provide warehouse
technology solutions to expedite and track recovery
items
- SBP – An additional $25,000 to send an advance team to Texas to
support home recovery efforts.
- Operation Hope – An additional $25,000 to provide financial
counseling to disaster survivors to speed their
recovery.
- Toolbank Disaster Services – UPS will transport the tool
trailer to assist volunteers with clean up and rebuilding.
- Hewlett PackardConnection Spot Trailer – UPS will transport the
communication trailer to provide Wi-Fi internet access, printers
and charging stations to help expedite flood claims processes.
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.
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Kristen Petrella
404-828-4182
kpetrella@ups.com
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