Published 10-01-04
Submitted by UPS
"With thousands of employees and several major facilities throughout Florida, UPS has seen first hand the devastation caused by the hurricanes," said Evern Cooper, president of The UPS Foundation and vice president of UPS's corporate relations initiatives. "Through donations to relief organizations, we are dedicated to helping our neighbors in these regions overcome, rebuild and regain normalcy in their lives."
Donations provided by The UPS Foundation are helping Florida communities meet urgent needs for housing, personal care items, rental assistance and aid for the elderly. In addition, funds provided emergency support to more than 200 shelters for individuals impacted in South Georgia. Organizations receiving donations are:
Although UPS service throughout South Florida resumed quickly following the storms, UPS and its distribution network were not left untouched. UPS facilities in Port Charlotte and Fort Pierce were heavily damaged while the closing of ports and clogged highways hampered deliveries. The company has established a number of satellite facilities and pick-up locations in affected areas.
Visit www.community.ups.com for more information about UPS's community involvement.
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