BERLIN, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company
[NYSE: BA] today announced a €500,000 donation from the Boeing
Charitable Trust to the American Red Cross to assist with flood
relief efforts in Germany. Funds
will be deployed by the German Red Cross to provide emergency
power, distribute emergency relief supplies, improve communication
infrastructure and mobilize medical care, first aid and rescue
services to the hardest hit areas in the region.
"Our hearts go out to all of the people of Germany who have been impacted by these
devastating floods," said Marc
Allen, Boeing's chief strategy officer, senior vice
president of Strategy and Corporate Development and interim leader
of Government Operations. "Through our partnership with the
American Red Cross and German Red Cross, we are working quickly to
bring much-needed emergency funding to communities hit hardest by
these recent events. Germany is an
important partner to both the U.S. and to Boeing, and we hope that
this emergency assistance package provides some level of relief
during these difficult times."
"Boeing has a strong relationship with Germany and we feel that it is our
responsibility to stand at the side of the German people in these
exceptional circumstances," added Dr. Michael Haidinger, president of Boeing
Germany.
In the aftermath of the severe flooding, hundreds of people have
lost their lives and the property loss is estimated to be in the
billions. More than 3,000 German Red Cross workers are providing
assistance in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate. The
work is only just beginning, and the Red Cross will continue to
provide assistance in the months to come.
"The American Red Cross is grateful for partners
like Boeing for stepping up during these unprecedented
times," said Koby Langley, senior
vice president of International Services for the American Red
Cross. "Boeing's contribution supports the Red Cross efforts to
help communities affected by flooding in Germany. We are deeply grateful for their
generous support during this challenging time."
Boeing continues to monitor the situation and is in regular
communication with its 1,000 employees in Germany. All Boeing facilities in Germany are currently operating normally.
Disaster relief efforts in Germany align with Boeing's ongoing commitment
to the communities where the company has a presence. Boeing Germany
supports an estimated 23,000 direct and indirect jobs in the
country. Boeing is active and engaged in German communities,
contributing more than €240,000 in charitable giving in 2020.
About Boeing
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.
For more information about Boeing's work in Germany, visit https://www.boeing.de/.
For more information about Boeing's philanthropic efforts,
please visit the Company's Global Engagement website.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross
shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of
disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills
that save lives; distributes international humanitarian
aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.
The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on
volunteers and the generosity of the American public
to deliver its mission. For more information, please
visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on
Twitter at @RedCross.
Contacts
Daniel Moszynski
Boeing Communications
Germany
Phone: +49 173 6278769
daniel.moszynski@boeing.com
Jason Capeheart
Boeing Communications
Corporate
Phone: +1 703 209 5560
Jason.S.Capeheart@boeing.com
Jenelle Eli
American Red Cross
Phone: +1 202 303-5551
media@redcross.org
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