Support for the Florida Disaster Relief Fund, American Red Cross, and others will provide immediate assistance and resources in affected Florida communities
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ARLINGTON, Va., October 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Boeing (NYSE: BA) is committing $2 million to assist with on the ground disaster recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the company announced. This includes a $750,000 donation to the Volunteer Florida Foundation, the state's lead agency for volunteer and national service that directly manages the Florida Disaster Relief fund.
CINCINNATI, October 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Fifth Third Foundation has contributed $500,000 to support relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in Florida on Sept. 28.
Tim Spence, president and CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp, said the $500,000 donation to five local organizations aims at bringing relief to the people impacted and the thousands who continue to grapple in the aftermath of the tragedy.
As hurricane season continues, and in anticipation of continuing destructive storms, Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has committed $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief for Hurricane Ian and other storms. This donation follows the company’s announcement last month of a month-long campaign to match employee donations 2:1 and support relief efforts following Hurricane Fiona, which devastated Puerto Rico on September 18.
The grant will support a business coaching program to help provide financial training for small business owners
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BALTIMORE, October 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Truist Foundation announced a $600,000 commitment to Baltimore Community Lending (BCL), a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides loan capital to small business owners. The grant will assist the expansion of BCL’s business coaching program, which is focused on supporting women- and minority-owned small businesses in Baltimore. This grant will also help BCL streamline its loan-making system to maximize impact by providing funding and training to help minority entrepreneurs break through systemic barriers.
October 5, 2022 /3BL Media/ - For the second year in a row, Arrow Electronics employees in the United Kingdom raised funds for Martin House Children’s Hospice. A team of 28 completed the Great Yorkshire Cycle, a challenging 150 miles with a 4,000-foot vertical climb, along the county’s breath-taking scenery.
Hurricane Ian has devastated parts of the western coast of Florida and created dangerous flooding conditions throughout the Southeastern United States. As with any major natural disaster, KeyBank is taking steps to make sure our teammates and clients have the support they need. KeyBank has commercial and private bank offices in Florida, including areas that were impacted by the storm.
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, today announced a $20 million commitment to CNote, a technology-based investment platform. The investment will support economic growth and opportunity in communities across the U.S. by providing capital to support BIPOC-owned (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and women-led small businesses.
Before images of homes and communities destroyed by Hurricane Ian were being widely seen, Convoy of Hope, a relief agency that Georgia-Pacific partners with to provide consumer products to natural disaster areas, was moving into place for the recovery efforts that lie ahead.
Two truckloads of GP products were delivered to the Fort Myers area on Thursday, with more being staged at Convoy’s headquarters in Springfield, Missouri.
Annual PGA TOUR Champions event raised more than $8.2 million for Iowa children’s charities, announces new sustainability initiative
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DES MOINES, Iowa, October 4, 2022 /3BL Media/ – The Principal Charity Classic announced its 2022 tournament raised more than $8.2 million in support of Iowa children’s charities, surpassing the event’s previous record of $7.3 million set in 2021. The annual PGA TOUR Champions event in Des Moines has now raised more than $45.6 million for Iowa children’s charities since Principal Financial Group® became the title sponsor in 2007.
Automaker Seeks to Unite Shelter Pets with Loving Homes at Retailer Pet Adoption Events Throughout October
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CAMDEN, N.J., October 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Subaru of America today announced the return of Subaru Loves Pets™ Month, a time dedicated to supporting and celebrating shelter pets through the Subaru Loves Pets initiative. Together with its nationwide network of retailers, Subaru is doubling down on efforts to unite animals with loving homes, with a special focus on the older, physically challenged and “different” dogs Subaru lovingly calls “Underdogs,” often the last to be adopted.
