Bank of America today announced it will donate $200,000 to support those affected by recent tornadoes in Missouri. The commitment includes a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross.
As relief efforts evolve in the coming weeks, the remaining $100,000 contribution will be directed towards the long-term recovery efforts to restore basic medical services and fund the rebuilding of homes, schools and other structures critical to the affected communities.
This support is in addition to the $760,000 contributed to aid victims of the tornadoes that swept across the southern and eastern United States in recent weeks and part of the more than $2 million that has been contributed this year to support disaster relief needs across the company’s global footprint.
“As the victims of this tragedy begin to rebuild their lives, they will need assistance from individuals and organizations from across the country to address their immediate and long-term needs,” said Kerry Sullivan, president, Bank of America Charitable Foundation. “We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families impacted by this disaster.”
In addition, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation will match employee pledges through the bank’s Matching Gifts program and will not limit its overall relief donation.
Contacts:
Nicole Nastacie, Bank of America,
1.980.388.7252
nicole.nastacie@bankofamerica.com
