Western Union and Belle Foods Donate $225,000 to Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, Salvation Army and United Way
20 8월 2012 - 9:00PM
Business Wire
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global
payments, and its Agent, Belle Foods, which recently acquired
Southern Family Markets, today donated a combined $225,000 through
the Western Union Foundation to benefit four nonprofit
organizations that provide services in Alabama:
- Habitat for Humanity
International: works in partnership with low-income families to
construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes; advocates for fair and
just housing policies; and provides training and access to
resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.
Habitat for Humanity International will receive a grant totaling
$75,000.
- American Red Cross Alabama
Region: feeds and provides emotional support to victims of
disasters; contributes to the supply of more than 40 percent of the
nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides
international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and
their families. The American Red Cross Alabama Region will receive
a grant totaling $50,000.
- Salvation Army (Greater Birmingham
Command): provides a broad array of social services that range
from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims,
clothing and shelter to the homeless, transitional and permanent
housing programs, outreach to families, seniors, individuals and
opportunities for underprivileged children. The Salvation Army
(Greater Birmingham Command) will receive a grant totaling
$50,000.
- United Way of Central Alabama:
through its partner agencies works in communities to strengthen
families and individuals with programs in education, income, health
and access to services. United Way embraces bold initiatives that
produce lasting results. United Way of Central Alabama will receive
a grant totaling $50,000.
The Western Union Agent Giving Program matches qualifying Agent
donations to eligible local nonprofit organizations on a one-to-one
basis and select global nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) on a
two-to-one basis.
Southern Family Markets donated $100,000 prior to its
acquisition by Belle Foods, and Western Union provided matching
grants totaling $125,000. The Habitat for Humanity International
donation will be matched by Western Union at a rate of two-to-one
for an additional $25,000 to fund a global microfinance program and
the local Volunteer Builds program in Alabama.
“Western Union is a purpose-driven brand,” said Luella Chavez
D'Angelo, senior vice president, Western Union Social Ventures and
president, Western Union Foundation. “Our philosophy is to
collaborate with our Agents and employees to give back to the
community. Together with its Agents, Western Union believes in
helping to create jobs and grow local economies all while Moving
Money for Better. This is one way we demonstrate our corporate
social responsibility.”
“Belle Foods understands how important it is to give back to the
communities we serve,” said Bill White, President and CEO of Belle
Foods. “By working with the Western Union Foundation, we have
aligned our company’s philanthropic activities and amassed nearly a
quarter-million dollars to benefit consumers across Alabama.”
About The Western Union Foundation
Through Western Union’s Our World, Our Family® signature
program, the Western Union Foundation supports initiatives to
empower people through access to economic opportunity. Recognized
by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy in 2009, the
program is a five-year, $50 million commitment reflecting efforts
made by Western Union employees, agents and partners around the
world. Since its inception, the Western Union Foundation has
awarded more than $80.1 million in grants to more than 2,045
nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in 109 countries and
territories. To learn more, visit
http://foundation.westernunion.com.
About Belle Foods
Belle Foods LLC, which recently acquired Southern Family
Markets, LLC, is a family owned neighborhood grocer with 57 stores
in 4 Southern states, originated by the father-son team of Bill and
Jeff White. Belle prides themselves in providing great quality
food, excellent customer service, and affordable prices in a clean,
family friendly environment. For more information, visit
http://belle-foods.com.
About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a leader in global
payment services. Together with its Vigo, Orlandi Valuta, Pago
Facil and Western Union Business Solutions branded payment
services, Western Union provides consumers and businesses with
fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around
the world, to send payments and to purchase money orders. As of
June 30, 2012, the Western Union, Vigo and Orlandi Valuta branded
services were offered through a combined network of approximately
510,000 agent locations in 200 countries and territories. In 2011,
The Western Union Company completed 226 million
consumer-to-consumer transactions worldwide, moving $81 billion of
principal between consumers, and 425 million business payments. For
more information, visit www.westernunion.com.
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