TEGNA Partners with The Salvation Army, United Van Lines, Mayflower & Pilot Flying J to Send Emergency Supplies in the Wake o...
September 14 2017 - 12:44PM
Business Wire
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced an expansive hurricane
relief initiative to support those in need of assistance following
Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida. Partnering
with The Salvation Army, United Van Lines, Mayflower and Pilot
Flying J, TEGNA and its partners will collect, transport, store and
distribute supplies to those individuals and families affected by
the storms.
Between Sept. 15th and 30th, thirteen TEGNA stations across the
U.S. are organizing local supply collection events in their
communities. Tractor-trailers provided by UniGroup, owner of United
Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, will pick up donated supplies at
these local events and depart for Houston, TX, and Florida, where
they will be distributed to affected areas. Pilot Flying J, the
largest operator of travel centers in North America, is donating
fuel for the trucks. The Salvation Army is on the front lines to
distribute essentials needed immediately for those still suffering
and planning for long term recovery efforts.
“The support for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts from viewers in
local communities has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Dave
Lougee, president and chief operating officer of TEGNA. “I am
incredibly proud of our efforts to raise more than $3,000,000 to
benefit The American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. We are
now proud to partner with The Salvation Army, UniGroup and Pilot
Flying J as we continue to serve communities in Texas and Florida
and improve the lives of those in need.”
“Getting people back into their own homes, schools, and
communities is a real measure of success after emergencies on the
scale of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma,” said Major Kent Davis, area
commander for The Salvation Army of Greater Houston. “We’re glad to
have found creative partners in TEGNA, UniGroup and Pilot Flying J,
in getting the right supplies to those impacted so they can return
to a normal life as soon as possible.”
“Our entire organization has been inspired by all of the
recovery efforts happening in Houston and in Florida,” said Casey
Ellis, chief operating officer of United Van Lines and Mayflower
Transit. “With our network of agents across the country we are
pleased to be part of the team to deliver these supplies and help
these communities in need.”
“Fueling these trucks’ journeys to deliver supplies to those in
need is a privilege,” said Will Haslam, director of giving back,
Pilot Flying J. “We have travel centers throughout Texas and
Florida, and many of our guests’ and team members’ hometowns are
among the cities impacted. We are honored to help by partnering
with The Salvation Army, UniGroup and TEGNA.”
Participating stations will run promotions on-air and across
digital platforms, providing information and details on local
collection events. More information can be found at local station
websites. Local market supply drives are being organized by TEGNA
stations WXIA/WATL in Atlanta, GA; WGRZ in Buffalo, NY; WKYC in
Cleveland; WFAA in Dallas, TX; WZZM in Grand Rapids, MI; WBIR in
Knoxville, TN; WHAS in Louisville; WWL in New Orleans; WVEC in
Norfolk, VA; KPNX in Phoenix, AZ; KXTV in Sacramento, CA; KENS in
San Antonio, TX; KSDK in St. Louis, MO; and WUSA in Washington,
DC.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that
serves the greater good of our communities. With 46 television
stations in 38 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and
information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner
of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately
one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month,
TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and 32 million across its
digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the
industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk,
Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA deliver results for
advertisers through unparalleled and innovative solutions including
OTT local advertising network Premion, centralized marketing
resource Hatch, and G/O Digital, a one-stop shop for local
businesses to connect with consumers through digital marketing.
Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts
impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing
solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com
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