Verizon Foundation Donates $10,000 to Support Relief Efforts in St. Louis Following Historic Flash Flooding
July 28 2022 - 4:38PM
In light of the damage left in the wake of severe flooding in the
St. Louis area, the Verizon Foundation is making a $10,000 donation
to the American Red Cross. Verizon’s donation will help St. Louis
area residents recover from damage caused by disasters like the
recent flooding.
“We have a connection to the communities where we work and live.
Helping our customers, neighbors and friends deal with the
aftermath of a crisis is what we do best,” said Matt Carr, consumer
vice president for Verizon. “We’re committed to helping St.
Louisans recover from disasters.”
“We greatly appreciate Verizon’s support,” said Beth Elders,
Executive Director, Greater St. Louis, American Red Cross. “Through
partnerships such as this, we are able to provide help and hope to
those in need.”
Verizon customers can help provide relief to those impacted by
the extreme flooding in St. Louis by texting to donate to the
following:
Text REDCROSS to 90999 to make
a one-time $10 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief
Fund. The American Red Cross turned the Heights Community Center in
Richmond Heights into a shelter for those who needed a place to
stay. On Wednesday, the shelter moved to James J. Eagan Center in
Florissant and will remain open as long as needed. Red Cross
continues providing water, food, and shelter to those affected.
Citizen Verizon, the company’s responsible business plan, is
supporting impactful volunteer opportunities for employees with
vetted organizations via the Citizen Verizon Volunteers Portal,
including with the American Red Cross. Verizon employees can offer
their support through volunteering opportunities to engage in
relief efforts, including shelter volunteers, disaster casework and
disaster action team response.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of
technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York
City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated
revenues of $133.6 billion in 2021. The company offers data, video
and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and
platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable
network connectivity, security and control.
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