American Red Cross volunteer Linda Kerner provides hot meals to folks outside Ingles Market in Weaverville, North Carolina. Linda spent the afternoon enthusiastically greeting local community members not only with lunch, but also with hope and compassion. Hundreds of Red Crossers and our partners have provided overnight stays in emergency shelters, meals and snacks to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. Photo by Scott Dalton/American Red Cross.
“Thanks to Kia’s generous donation, the American Red Cross, alongside our partners, is able to support families who experienced the heartbreaking devastation from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton."
- Anne McKeough, Chief Development Officer at the American Red Cross
Kia America is a long-time supporter of the American Red Cross and our disaster relief efforts. The contributions of corporate citizens like Kia enable the Red Cross to make a tremendous difference every day for those who rely on our services in disasters and other emergencies. Corporate partners like Kia help the Red Cross provide comfort and hope to those affected by disasters.
Kia’s latest financial donation to support Red Cross Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton relief efforts will help the Red Cross deliver vital help to those impacted by the hurricanes. “Thanks to Kia’s generous donation, the American Red Cross, alongside our partners, is able to support families who experienced the heartbreaking devastation from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton,” said Anne McKeough, chief development officer at the American Red Cross. “We are grateful for partners like Kia as we work together to provide comfort and hope to people when they need it most.”
Financial support from corporations ensure the Red Cross can mobilize at a moment’s notice, meeting the needs of people affected by disasters across the country – including safe shelter, nutritious meals and emotional support.
Rebuilding and recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be an arduous and lengthy process. In the days and weeks to come, the Red Cross will work alongside our community partners and local officials to ensure people get the assistance that they need to get back on their feet.
Kia America also recently announced that their "Accelerate the Good" Dealer Match program raised more than $4.5 million for non-profits nationwide in 2023. Through this program, Kia and its nationwide network of dealers selected charities to support across the U.S., including the Red Cross. Click here to learn more.
In addition to Kia’s national donations, Kia employees in Southern California have supported the Red Cross by volunteering to build over 300 emergency preparedness kits recently to distribute in local communities.
The Red Cross extends its deepest gratitude to Kia for their heartfelt compassion and commitment to providing help and hope when it’s needed most.
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