ATLANTA, Sept. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home
Depot® Foundation today announced an additional
commitment of $1 million to support
hurricane relief efforts, raising total financial support to
$2 million for hurricane aid this
season.
"Our hearts are with the communities that have been impacted by
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma," said Shannon
Gerber, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation.
"We're working closely with our nonprofit partners to identify the
most urgent needs so we can provide immediate support."
The Home Depot Foundation will provide short-term relief and
rebuilding efforts in collaboration with several nonprofit partners
including the American Red Cross, Convoy of Hope, Operation
Blessing, Team Rubicon and Rebuilding Together.
About The Home Depot Foundation
The Home Depot Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to
improving the homes and lives of U.S. veterans and their families
with a specific focus on combat-wounded, senior and homeless
veterans. The Foundation also provides cleanup and rebuilding
support for communities affected by natural disasters.
Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested approximately
$200 million in veteran-related
projects, part of the Foundation's quarter of a billion-dollar
pledge to veteran-related causes by 2020. In partnership with
Team Depot, the 400,000-strong army of associate volunteers, the
organization has positively impacted more than 33,000 veterans'
homes and helped more than 2,000 communities.
To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation and see Team Depot
in action visit homedepot.com/teamdepot and follow us on Snapchat,
Twitter and Instagram @teamdepot and like us on Facebook at
facebook.com/teamdepot.
For hurricane-related information about The Home Depot's
operations, please visit corporate.homedepot.com/newsroom.
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SOURCE The Home Depot Foundation