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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At Motorola Solutions, we embrace the opportunity to be a positive force for change. Our work is part of our never-ending pursuit to strengthen safety everywhere, 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 underserved and underrepresented populations. 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 and inclusion.

About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer 
Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Learn more about our commitment to innovating for a safer future for us all at www.motorolasolutions.com.

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