Pledge of Ongoing Support Enables Red Cross to
Prepare for and Respond to Disasters
SHELTON,
Conn., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC), based in
Shelton, CT, is partnering with
the American Red Cross to support Red Cross Disaster Relief and
International Services as part of the Ready 365 Giving Circle, and
in pursuit of Edgewell's core purpose, values and behaviors.
Ready 365 members pledge donations on an ongoing basis, in
advance of major disasters, to ensure the Red Cross can respond
immediately to meet the needs of those affected by disasters of all
sizes—from wildfires to home fires. Red Cross services are provided
to those in need of assistance at no cost and regardless of income
through the generosity of Red Cross donors.
"To fulfill our lifesaving mission, the Red Cross relies on the
generosity of our volunteers and donors," said Richard Branigan, Interim CEO, American Red
Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Region. "Thanks to the support
of Edgewell and other Ready 365 companies and foundations, the Red
Cross can immediately respond to the needs of people affected by
disasters whenever and wherever they strike."
Every year, disasters and crises impact millions of lives.
Positioned within the world's most extensive humanitarian network,
the Red Cross offers both relief and hope worldwide. Its
International Services not only helps to reconnect families torn
apart by crises but also aids in reconstructing and fortifying
communities hit by disasters. Furthermore, by collaborating with
health organizations to combat global diseases, the Red Cross has
helped to vaccinate more than 3 billion children against measles
around the world.
Edgewell Personal Care is committed to making a meaningful
impact within its communities and the world, including providing
assistance and humanitarian relief in times of crisis. Through its
Sustainable Care 2030 strategy, the company aspires to
further extend its positive community impact by strategically
partnering with organizations that focus on promoting people,
planet and local communities. The Red Cross is well suited to help
make that possible and this partnership makes it clear that the
company's values extend beyond its own walls and into the greater
community.
Rod Little, CEO of Edgewell
Personal Care stated, "We at Edgewell couldn't be more proud to
support the American Red Cross. One of our core principles is to
act as a People First company, practicing empathy, showing
authenticity, deepening relationships, and contributing to our
communities wherever we can. With this partnership, we hope to
deliver on all those actions, and know that this pledge will help
to support caring for those affected by disasters in their time of
need."
Each year, the Red Cross responds to more than 62,000 disasters
down the street, across the country and around the world including
home fires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, and
wildfires. In Connecticut and
Rhode Island, the Red Cross
responds on average to three home fires each day.
The generous donations from Ready 365 members enable the Red
Cross to prepare communities for disasters big and small, respond
whenever and wherever disasters occur and help families during the
recovery process.
About Edgewell:
Edgewell is a leading pure-play consumer products company with
an attractive, diversified portfolio of established brand names
such as Schick®, Wilkinson Sword® and
Billie® men's and women's shaving systems and disposable
razors; Edge and Skintimate® shave preparations;
Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and
o.b.® feminine care products; Banana Boat®,
Hawaiian Tropic®, Bulldog®, Jack Black®,
and CREMO® sun and skin care products; and Wet
Ones® products. The Company has a broad global footprint
and operates in more than 50 markets, including the U.S.,
Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan, the U.K. and Australia, with
approximately 7,000 employees worldwide.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to
victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood;
teaches skills that save lives; distributes international
humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and
their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that
depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to
deliver its mission. For more information, please visit
redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at
@RedCross.
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