Disaster Relief Response Update
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey near Syria in February 2023, killing more than 35,000 people—the deadliest earthquake in over a decade. In response, Truist Foundation made a $100,000 contribution to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Turkey and Syria Earthquake Recovery Fund to help provide shelter, protection, cash assistance and health care.
“Truist is committed to caring for communities when they are ravaged by natural disasters,” said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation. “The humanitarian support provided through CDP will address critical needs as Turkey and surrounding countries continue search and rescue efforts and begin a long road to recovery.”
Disaster Relief Response Update
When tornadoes left hundreds of residents near Griffin, Georgia and Selma, Alabama without homes, Truist Foundation contributed $25,000 to the American National Red Cross fund for the North Georgia Tornadoes. The Red Cross used funds to mobilize in both states, working with local partners to provide safe shelter, emergency relief supplies and damage assessments for impacted families. The Foundation also made a $1 million gift to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program, designed to deploy assistance quickly to communities impacted by significant events such as tornadoes.
Disaster Relief Response Update
In early 2023, almost the entire state of California received 400-600% over its typical average rainfall, causing flooded roads and homes, forced evacuations and lack of power to millions. To provide aid, Truist Foundation made a $100,000 grant to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy for the California Flooding and Storms Recovery Fund. The funds will focus on medium- and long-term community recovery and address needs such as rebuilding homes and livelihoods, mental health services and planning for future disaster prevention.
Photo: The pier at Seacliff is broken after a bomb cyclone hit the Bay Area on Jan. 4, 2023. (Source: Santa Cruz County via Twitter)
Disaster Relief Response Update
Truist Foundation announced donations totaling $1.35 million to support relief and recovery efforts for communities impacted by hurricanes in Fall 2022, including $1 million in response to the historic devastation Hurricane Ian left behind in Florida. The Foundation also committed $250,000 for recovery efforts in South Carolina and $100,000 for recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, respectively. "As hurricanes continue devastating communities across the Southeast, Truist Foundation is committed to putting our purpose into action," said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation. Beyond community grants, Truist Foundation supported impacted teammates through incremental matching of One Team Fund donations—a resource available to assist Truist teammates who experience unexpected hardships like natural disasters.
Disaster Relief Response Update
The Truist Foundation contributed $35,000 to The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky's Crisis Relief Fund and $50,000 to the Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation's Flood Relief Fund, providing immediate help to individuals and families in need. "With these grants, we can make an immediate impact and demonstrate care to the many hurting families and communities throughout eastern Kentucky," said Kentucky Ohio Regional President Calvin Barker. "We appreciate the hard work of every relief organization, first responder and community volunteer engaged in helping our neighbors get the vital help they need during this difficult time."
