ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 14,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] is committing
$500,000 to assist with disaster
recovery and relief efforts in Hawaii following deadly wildfires that have
devastated Maui communities.
"The Boeing family sends our deepest condolences to the people
of Hawaii in the wake of the
tragic wildfires there," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice
president of Government Operations. "Through support to our
nonprofit partners on the ground, we will help affected
Maui residents meet their most
immediate needs and assist with this beautiful community's
rebuilding."
Funding from the Boeing Charitable Trust will support the
following organizations:
- $250,000 for American Red
Cross to maintain shelters for those seeking refuge and provide
comfort kits, clean-up kits, nourishing meals, information and
other resources.
- $250,000 for Hawai'i Community
Foundation's Maui Strong Fund to provide rapid response and
recovery including shelter, food, grief support and more to
impacted communities.
"Our thoughts are with those in need after the devastating
wildfires swept through Hawaii,"
said Anne McKeough, chief
development officer at the American Red Cross. "We are so grateful
for partners like Boeing as we work together to provide help and
hope for communities in the wake of these catastrophic
wildfires."
"Our focus with the Maui Strong Fund at this stage is to bring
relief to Maui residents as
quickly and effectively as possible. Funding is going directly to
partners on the ground who are providing shelter, food, showers,
animal care, grief support and other services as they arise," said
Micah Kāne, CEO and president of Hawai'i Community Foundation. "A
heartfelt mahalo (thank you) to Boeing and other donors who
have stepped up to support our community in the times we need it
most—the level of generosity we've seen in the past few days has
been truly unprecedented."
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 wildfire
relief efforts.
Disaster recovery and relief efforts align with Boeing's ongoing
commitment to the communities where our colleagues live and work.
Boeing employs 151 people in Hawaii.
Boeing is active and engaged in Hawaii communities, contributing more than
$760,000 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.
Contact:
Boeing Communications
media@Boeing.com
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