WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the
devastating damage caused by recent hurricanes, CVS Health (NYSE:
CVS) today launched an in-store customer donation campaign to
support the rebuilding efforts underway in the impacted areas. As
part of this initiative, the company pledged to match all customer
donations with critical products and supplies, up to $10 million.
"We've been impressed by the overwhelming expression of
generosity among our colleagues and customers across the country
who continue to seek ways to help the people impacted by these
devastating storms," said Helena B.
Foulkes, Executive Vice President, CVS Health and President,
CVS Pharmacy. "We'll continue to do our part to deliver the
necessary resources and support that these communities need to
begin the long recovery process."
Through September 28, customers
can donate $1, $3 or more at the register of CVS Pharmacy
locations. The total amount donated by customers will be matched by
CVS Health with up to $10 million in
product donations, including cleaning supplies, non-perishable food
and personal care items.
"The outpouring of support from individuals and businesses
across the country to aid in recovery efforts following Hurricane
Harvey has been inspiring," said Texas Governor Greg
Abbott. "I, and the people of Texas, are grateful for the assistance CVS is
offering to the Rebuild Texas Fund as we begin the long road to
recovery. One thing that has proven true through all of this is
that in a time of need, people will always come to aid of those who
need it, and this effort by CVS speaks to the heart and generosity
of the American spirit."
CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation have been working with
relief agencies on the ground in impacted areas, and will continue
to do so as additional storms loom. To date, the company, its
colleagues and customers have donated more than $675,000 in cash and in-kind product donations to
the American Red Cross, Direct Relief, Salvation Army, Florida
Disaster Fund, the Greater Houston Community Foundation and the CVS
Health Employee Relief Fund, a public charity designed to help CVS
Health employees during unanticipated and unavoidable financial
hardships and emergencies.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is a pharmacy innovation
company helping people on their path to better health. Through its
nearly 9,700 retail locations, more than 1,100 walk-in medical
clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with nearly 90 million
plan members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving
more than one million patients per year, expanding specialty
pharmacy services, and a leading stand-alone Medicare Part D
prescription drug plan, the company enables people, businesses and
communities to manage health in more affordable and effective ways.
This unique integrated model increases access to quality care,
delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care
costs. Find more information about how CVS Health is shaping the
future of health at https://www.cvshealth.com.
Media Contact
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Gattuso; (401) 770-9811; mary.gattuso@cvshealth.com
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