The Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions Inc, has made a USD 50,000 donation to the American Red Cross for distribution to relief efforts in the Philippines which is recovering from massive devastation in the wake of Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms in recorded history.

Within the company, employee volunteerism drive has been initiated in which the Motorola Solutions Foundation will match up to an additional USD 50,000 in employee giving toward this cause.

Motorola Solutions is also equipping first responders with mission critical communications equipment to assist in disaster recovery efforts.

Go here to see how the Motorola Solutions Foundation has been making a difference in other disaster relief efforts across the world.

SUPPORTING QUOTES

Matthew Blakeley, director, Motorola Solutions Foundation

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Philippines people affected by the typhoon Haiyan. We at Motorola Solutions want to contribute toward the acceleration of the recovery efforts. In moments that matter, the Motorola Solutions Foundation and Motorola Solutions employees want to show our support and respect toward staff and volunteers from the Red Cross.”

About Motorola Solutions Foundation
The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions. With employees located around the globe, Motorola Solutions seeks to benefit the communities where it operates. The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships and fostering innovation. The Motorola Solutions Foundation focuses its funding on public safety, disaster relief, employee programs and education, especially science, technology, engineering and math programming. For more information on Motorola Solutions Corporate and Foundation giving, visit www.motorolasolutions.com/giving.

About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical communication products and services for enterprise and government customers. Through cutting-edge innovation and communications technology, it is a global leader that enables its customers to be their best in the moments that matter. Motorola Solutions trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “MSI”.

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Motorola Solutions Foundation

Motorola Solutions Foundation

At Motorola Solutions, our work makes a difference in the critical moments that shape lives, businesses and the world, but our contributions don’t end there. Our company gives back to the communities where it operates through the Motorola Solutions Foundation.

The Foundation, which has donated more than $100 million over the last 10 years, aims to partner with organizations that are creating safer cities and equitable, thriving communities, and prioritizes support for underrepresented populations, including people of color and women. The Foundation focuses its giving in four key areas: 

• Technology & Engineering Education
• First Responder Programming
• Disaster Relief
• Employee Giving and Volunteerism

In addition, the Foundation aims to partner with organizations that align to our values of accountability, innovation, impact, diversity and inclusion.

The Foundation is one of the many ways in which our company lives out its purpose to help people be their best in the moments that matter.

About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security. Our solutions in land mobile radio communications, video security & access control and the command center, bolstered by managed & support services, create an integrated technology ecosystem to help make communities safer and businesses stay productive and secure. At Motorola Solutions, we’re ushering in a new era in public safety and security.

• Corporate Responsibility: At Motorola Solutions, we operate ethically, protect the environment and help foster public safety and thriving communities.

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