Western Union and The Western Union Foundation Support Red Cross Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Harvey
27 8월 2017 - 9:00PM
Business Wire
Qualifying donations for hurricane victims
now fee free through Western Union
To support communities and families affected by the recent
hurricane devastation in Texas, The Western Union Company, a leader
in global payment services, today announced a multi-faceted
response to provide support for families and communities most
affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Western Union will provide $0 Fee money transfers when sending
from Western Union Agent locations and telephone money transfers
from the United States to Texas, from Sunday August 27, 2017.
In addition, the Western Union Foundation is donating $30,000 to
the American Red Cross. The Western Union Foundation will also
provide a 1:1 match of qualifying contributions from participating
Western Union Agents.
“Our hearts and thoughts are with all in Texas who have been
impacted by Hurricane Harvey,” said Elizabeth Roscoe, executive
director, Western Union Foundation. “The need for assistance is
great, these contributions will help the American Red Cross provide
immediate assistance such as providing food, water and shelter to
the families affected most by the hurricane.”
Consumers who want to take advantage of the fee-free donations
at Western Union® Agent locations in the US can donate directly to
the American Red Cross. To donate, complete the blue Payments
section on the Western Union form, using “American Red Cross” as
the Pay To recipient; “REDCROSS DC” as the Code City, along with
“Hurricane Harvey Relief” in the Account field.
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, 2017, the Western Union, Vigo and Orlandi Valuta branded
services were offered through a combined network of over 550,000
agent locations in 200 countries and territories and over 150,000
ATMs and kiosks, and included the capability to send money to
billions of accounts. In 2016, The Western Union Company completed
268 million consumer-to-consumer transactions worldwide, moving $80
billion of principal between consumers, and 523 million business
payments. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.
About The Western Union Foundation
The Western Union Foundation is dedicated to creating a better
world, where the ability to realize dreams through economic
opportunity is not just a privilege for the few but a right for
all. Through its signature program, Education for Better, and with
the support of The Western Union Company, its employees, Agents,
and business partners, The Western Union Foundation works to
realize this vision by supporting education and disaster relief
efforts as pathways toward a better future. Our combined social
ventures efforts make life better for individuals, families and
communities around the world. The Western Union Foundation has paid
more than $111 million in charitable giving since its inception in
2001. These funds have been pledged in more than 137 countries and
territories. The Western Union Foundation is a separate charitable
corporation that is tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code, contributions to which are tax-deductible for US
income tax purposes. To learn more, visit
www.westernunionfoundation.org, or Follow us on Twitter
@TheWUFoundation.
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Corporate CommunicationsRachel.Rogala@wu.com
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