ARLINGTON, Va., March 30,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] is
committing $250,000 to assist with
disaster recovery and relief efforts in Mississippi and Alabama following the deadly tornadoes that
affected communities across the region.
"Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the recent tornadoes
in Mississippi and Alabama," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice
president of Government Operations. "We're partnering closely with
organizations that can quickly provide support to those in need
during this challenging time, and we remain committed to these
communities as they recover in the days ahead."
Funding from the Boeing Charitable Trust will support the
following organizations:
- $100,000 for American Red
Cross to maintain shelters for people seeking refuge and
provide comfort kits, clean-up kits, nourishing meals, information
and other resources.
- $100,000 for Feeding
America to assist food distribution efforts in impacted
communities.
- $50,000 for Samaritan's
Purse to support clean-up and recovery efforts across
Mississippi.
"Thanks to Boeing's generous donation, the American Red Cross,
alongside our partners, is able to support families who experienced
the heartbreaking tornadoes and storms across the South," said
Anne McKeough, chief development
officer at the American Red Cross. "We are grateful for partners
like Boeing as we work together to provide comfort and hope to
people when they need it most."
"I am in Mississippi at our
Samaritan's Purse disaster relief work sites in Rolling Fork and Silver City, and we are so grateful for
Boeing's generosity in support of our tornado relief efforts here,"
said Franklin Graham, president of
Samaritan's Purse. "Entire towns have been leveled, and many
families have lost everything they ever owned. We are committed to
helping these families and communities start to recover and
rebuild, and Boeing's generous gift will make a real
difference."
In addition to corporate charitable investments, Boeing
employees give to their local communities by participating in
volunteer and charitable gift match programs. Consistent with
Boeing employee gift match programs, the company will match
qualifying employee contributions made in support of tornado relief
efforts across the Southeast.
Disaster recovery and relief efforts align with Boeing's ongoing
commitment to the communities where our colleagues live and work.
Boeing employs more than 3,300 people in Mississippi and Alabama.
Boeing is active and engaged in Mississippi and Alabama communities, contributing almost
$12.7 million to charitable causes
over the last five years. Boeing donated more than $6 million to disaster relief and humanitarian
efforts globally in 2022.
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.
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