JOPLIN, Mo., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The AT&T Foundationtoday announced a $50,000 grant to the Greater Ozarks RegionalChapter of the American Red Cross to support storm relief efforts inJoplin. The funds will be presented to the local chapter to helprestoration and relief efforts that will benefit victims of thesevere weather that affected the Joplin community.
"Missourians are accustomed to helping their neighbors when theneed arises, and AT&T has a long history of being a good neighbor,"said John Sondag, AT&T Missouri president. "Our thoughts are withthe many families who are affected by the recent tornado, and we arepleased to support the American Red Cross as it responds to thiscrisis in this important community and in our state."
The funds will be used by Red Cross disaster workers to providefood, shelter, emotional assistance and basic supplies toindividuals and families affected by recent storms and tornadoes.
"AT&T has for years demonstrated a strong commitment to Joplin inthe form of jobs, technology and quality of service in the area,"said local state Senator Ron Richard. "With this contribution, AT&Tagain shows its commitment to our citizens, this time in a mannerthat will help the Red Cross serve those in need of assistance."
"We are incredibly grateful for AT&T's generous donation andconcern for the recovery of those affected by this series ofdevastating weather," said Debi Meeds, Regional CEO of the GreaterOzarks Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross. "We rely on thegenerosity of the public and our corporate partners such as AT&T tofund our mission of providing disaster relief."
Donations can be made to American Red Cross Disaster Relief atwww.redcross.org or to the Greater Ozarks Regional Chapter of theAmerican Red Cross at www.redcross-ozarks.org/. These funds havebeen and will be used for disaster response efforts statewide. Inaddition to its response in Missouri, the American Red Cross isproviding care to people across more than half the country as arecord tornado season continues to devastate communities and floodscause serious affects in numerous areas of the country, includingMissouri.
To help with disaster recovery efforts in Joplin, text 'TORNADO'to 20222 to donate $10 to World Vision. You can also text 'JOPLIN'to 80888 to give $10 to the Salvation Army. No text message feesapply.
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About the American Red Cross
You can help people affected by disasters like the April tornadooutbreak as well as countless crises at home and around the world,by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief.Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for and provide shelter,food, emotional support and other assistance in response todisasters. Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.Contributions may also be sent to www.redcross-ozarks.org, or to theAmerican Red Cross, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
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