Disaster Relief Response Update
Hurricane Milton relief response
Truist Foundation donated $1 million to support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Milton, the second major hurricane expected to hit the area in the past two weeks. The funds will be distributed to the American Red Cross, IT Disaster Resource Center, United Way Worldwide and World Central Kitchen for immediate relief efforts as well as Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund for long-term efforts.
“Truist Foundation will continue caring for those in the path of Hurricane Milton alongside our trusted partners who are on the ground, providing essential aid to those impacted by the extreme storm surges and flooding, critical infrastructure damage and more resulting from this relentless hurricane season,” said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation.
The selected organizations will use their grant funds to identify and deliver the most critical immediate community needs such as access to food, shelter, and medical services.
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Hurricane Helene relief and recovery
Truist Foundation donated $1 million to support communities most impacted by the historic destruction from Hurricane Helene. The funds will be distributed to the IT Disaster Resource Center, World Central Kitchen, United Way Worldwide, the American Red Cross and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund.
"Truist Foundation is supporting trusted partners who are on the ground in the hardest hit areas, tirelessly working to restore power, cell service and clear roadways,” said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation. “We are committed to putting our purpose into action with additional funds to help those in impacted communities get connected—digitally and physically—as soon as possible."
In addition to technology and infrastructure support, the selected organizations will use their grant funds to identify and deliver the most critical immediate community needs such as access to food, shelter, and medical services.
Disaster Relief Response Update
Hurricane Francine relief response
To offer relief to communities impacted by the storm along the U.S. Gulf Coast, Truist Foundation donated $250,000 to support recovery efforts. The funds will be distributed to the American Red Cross and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund.
"We are proud to put our purpose into action, leaning in before the storm made landfall, to ensure the impacted families and communities have the resources they need for immediate relief as well as long-term recovery and rebuilding support,” said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation.
The selected organizations will use their grant funds to identify and deliver the most critical immediate community needs such as access to food, shelter, and medical services.
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Relief for Tropical Storm Debby
Truist Foundation donated two $100,000 disaster relief and response grants for a total of $200,000 in support of the communities impacted by Hurricane Debby and associated flooding in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The funds were distributed to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund, the American Red Cross and United Way Worldwide.
"Truist Foundation stands ready to support local communities impacted by devastating natural disasters, such as Tropical Storm Debby," said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation. "When disasters strike, we’re committed to putting our purpose into action and inspiring others to do the same.”
The selected organizations used their grant funds to help identify and deliver the most critical immediate community needs such as access to food, shelter, and medical services. A portion of the donation focused on medium- and long-term recovery informed by disaster experts in partnership with those in the affected communities.
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Tropical Storm Beryl
To care for its Texas teammates, clients and communities, Truist Foundation donated $100,000 to be distributed to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund and the American Red Cross. These funds will support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by Tropical Storm Beryl, which strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane upon landfall.
A portion of the donation will be focused on medium- and long-term recovery informed by disaster experts in partnership with those in the affected communities. Support will address needs such as rebuilding homes, providing mental health, legal and disaster case management services, and other urgent challenges identified as recovery efforts progress in the Southeast Texas and Houston region.
Image source: Buffalo Bayou floods near Downtown Houston just after Hurricane Beryl made landfall on Monday, July 8, 2024 in Houston. Raquel Natalicchio/Staff photographer
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Texas storms and flooding support
Throughout the month of May 2024, the Texas region was inundated by numerous storms that culminated in extensive and destructive flooding throughout the state. In addition to Truist Foundation’s annual contribution to the American Red Cross’ Annual Disaster Giving Program that allows the organization to provide immediate and vital relief services, Truist Foundation donated $50,000 to American Red Cross regional programs to provide food, shelter, and other relief supplies to families and individuals impacted by the storms.
Photos: Texas storms cause widespread damage in Houston area | The Texas Tribune
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Supporting the Baltimore bridge region
On March 26, a cargo ship collided into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse in the water, killing six workers. In response to this tragedy and to the disruption to local jobs, supply chains and the economy of the local region, Truist Foundation donated $25,000 to United Way of Central Maryland for the United Way’s “Bridging the Gap” fund, which will provide mid- and long-term support for eviction prevention, food access and other needs in the area.
“We’re 100% committed to helping the region recover,” said Truist Regional President Evelyn Lee. “As a Baltimore native, I’m proud that we’re showing care and compassion for our clients and communities in many different ways, including giving $25,000 to a local nonprofit organization serving impacted families.”
