Pledge of Ongoing Help Allows Purple Cross to Put together for and Reply to Disasters
As we speak, the American Purple Cross acknowledges CDW, a number one multi-brand supplier of data expertise options to enterprise, authorities, schooling and healthcare prospects in america, the UK and Canada, for supporting Purple Cross Catastrophe Reduction via the Catastrophe Responder Program. By making a proactive donation, CDW helps make sure the Purple Cross is ready to fulfill the wants of individuals affected by disasters large and small throughout the U.S.
Catastrophe Responder Program members, together with their workers and prospects, pledge monetary and in-kind donations upfront of disasters, powering the Purple Cross with sturdy infrastructure, skilled volunteers, revolutionary expertise and significant sources mandatory to offer reduction and assist to these in disaster. These donations allow the Purple Cross to answer disasters at a second’s discover — providing a secure place to sleep, a scorching meal, emotional assist and sources to help in restoration — whereas additionally serving to put together individuals and communities for disasters but to come back.
The Purple Cross responds to greater than 60,000 disasters throughout the nation yearly, offering consolation and hope to individuals throughout what could be the worst days of their lives. Giant disasters like hurricanes, floods and wildfires are rising in frequency and depth, leading to extra displaced, weak individuals who want assist. In what has turn out to be a power catastrophe atmosphere, donations from Catastrophe Responder Program members are extra essential than ever as they gasoline Purple Cross readiness and strengthen response efforts.
“Catastrophe Responder Program members like CDW are actually extraordinary as a result of they perceive the significance of getting very important sources in place earlier than a catastrophe strikes,” mentioned Anne McKeough, chief growth officer on the American Purple Cross. “We’re extraordinarily grateful for these forward-thinking supporters who guarantee we stand prepared to assist individuals of their darkest hours, at any time when and wherever we’re wanted most.”
“CDW is a longtime supporter of the American Purple Cross and we’re excited to face behind the group’s Catastrophe Responder Program,” mentioned Sara Granack, vice chairman of company communications and fame for CDW. “By way of philanthropic giving, coworker volunteerism, companion collaboration and extra, CDW is deeply dedicated to creating a optimistic distinction. This elevated stage of assist for the American Purple Cross is a part of that dedication and can assist make sure the group stays ideally positioned to offer quick, complete help to those that want it essentially the most following disasters.”
Donations from Catastrophe Responder Program members additionally assist fundamental wants for households affected by residence fires — which comprise the majority of Purple Cross response efforts — and assist make sure the Purple Cross can proceed educating individuals nationwide about catastrophe preparedness to allow them to deal with crises of their communities when the unthinkable occurs.
People might help individuals affected by disasters large and small by making a present to American Purple Cross Catastrophe Reduction. Donations to Catastrophe Reduction allow the Purple Cross to organize for, reply to and assist individuals get better from disasters large and small. Go to redcross.org, name 1-800-RED CROSS or textual content the phrase REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
About CDW
CDW Company (Nasdaq: CDW) is a number one multi-brand supplier of data expertise options to enterprise, authorities, schooling and healthcare prospects within the United States, the UK and Canada. A Fortune 500 firm and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW was based in 1984 and employs roughly 14,600 coworkers. For the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2022, CDW generated Internet gross sales of roughly $23 billion. For extra details about CDW, please go to www.CDW.com.
Concerning the American Purple Cross
The American Purple Cross shelters, feeds and gives consolation to victims of disasters; provides about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches abilities that save lives; distributes worldwide humanitarian support; and helps veterans, navy members and their households. The Purple Cross is a nonprofit group that is determined by volunteers and the generosity of the American public to ship its mission. For extra info, please go to redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or go to us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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