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."
Disaster Relief Response Update
The Truist Foundation contributed $10,000 to the American Red Cross of Georgia, providing emergency response to individuals and families in need in Northwest Georgia. The Red Cross has ERVs (emergency response/feeding vehicles) and caseworkers arriving on the scene to help people in need. They will also be actively coordinating with community partners to facilitate the movement of water and working with clients who need financial assistance.
Disaster Relief Response Update
The Truist Foundation has donated $100000 to The Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Recovery Fund. The contribution will help address humanitarian needs such as food, shelter, water, health support, and education for refugees, including marginalized and displaced individuals.
