Rite Aid Foundation Donates $150,000 to American Red Cross to Assist With Hurricane Maria Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico
October 04 2017 - 10:32AM
Business Wire
The Rite Aid Foundation announced today a $150,000 donation to
the American Red Cross to help the victims, families and
communities in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria.
“Nearly two weeks after being hit directly by Hurricane Maria, a
category four storm, the need in Puerto Rico remains great,” said
Tracy Henderson, director of The Rite Aid Foundation and charitable
giving initiatives. “The Rite Aid Foundation hopes that this
donation to the American Red Cross will help the people of Puerto
Rico in their time of need and let them know they are not alone as
they recover and rebuild.”
“We’re deeply grateful for the generosity of The Rite Aid
Foundation, whose support will help provide immediate assistance to
thousands of families affected by this horrific
disaster,” said Jeri Sims, CEO of the American Red Cross
Central Pennsylvania Region. “There is a long, difficult road ahead
for those impacted by Hurricane Maria and support from partners
like The Rite Aid Foundation is critical to aid in the recovery
process."
Since its inception in 2001, The Rite Aid Foundation has awarded
more than $32 million to non-profit organizations. Additionally,
Rite Aid, through the efforts of its customers, supplier partners
and associates, has also raised more than $81 million for
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals across the country since
1994.
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation's leading
drugstore chains with more than 4,500 stores in 31 states and the
District of Columbia and fiscal 2017 annual revenues of $32.8
billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background
and press releases, is available through the company's website at
www.riteaid.com.
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