Walmart Foundation Announces $250,000 Commitment to California Wildfire Relief Efforts
29 Octubre 2019 - 1:30PM
Business Wire
Walmart Foundation commits up to $250,000 in
cash grants to area nonprofits to assist organizations leading
relief efforts in California
The Walmart Foundation has committed $250,000 in cash grants to
support nonprofits providing relief efforts to residents and first
responders impacted by the numerous wildfires in California.
The commitment will support organizations engaged in responding
to impacted communities, including the American Red Cross,
Salvation Army and World Central Kitchen to help meet the needs of
those affected by the fires and assist with shelter and feeding
efforts.
“The fires in California are devastating and we’re working to
quickly support our associates and customers who are being
impacted,” said Julie Gehrki, vice president of philanthropy at
Walmart. “Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to
providing critical resources, whether financially or through
product donations to support the nonprofit organizations and first
responders providing relief at the front lines.”
Walmart has a long history of providing aid in times of
disasters, helping communities prepare and recover by donating
emergency supplies, such as food and water, home and personal
products. In the past two years, for example, Walmart and the
Walmart Foundation gave nearly $50 million in cash, water, food and
other products to support victims of hurricanes, wildfires and
tornadoes.
Walmart operates more than 300 retail facilities in California,
supported by over 90,000 associates. Walmart supports local
businesses, spending $28.2 billion with California suppliers in
FY19, which supported 315,433 California supplier jobs.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save
money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores,
online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, over 275
million customers and members visit our more than 11,300 stores
under 58 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With
fiscal year 2019 revenue of $514.4 billion, Walmart employs over
2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader
in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment
opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by
visiting http://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at
http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/walmart.
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart.org represents the philanthropic efforts of Walmart and
the Walmart Foundation. By leaning in where our business has unique
strengths, we work to tackle key social issues and collaborate with
others to spark long-lasting systemic change. Walmart has stores in
27 countries, employing more than 2 million associates and doing
business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions
of people. Walmart.org is helping people live better by supporting
programs that work to accelerate upward job mobility for frontline
workers, address hunger and make healthier, more sustainably-grown
food a reality, and build strong communities where Walmart
operates. To learn more, visit www.walmart.org or find us on
Twitter @walmartorg.
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