The Wal-Mart foundation gives $2 million to the American Red Cross for Tsunami relief efforts:
Wal-Mart announced today the Wal-Mart & SAM'S CLUB Foundation will make an immediate $2 million contribution to the Red Cross in specific support of the Tsunami relief efforts. The company will also establish collection points in all of its Wal-Mart stores (Nachrichten), Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, SAM'S CLUB and distribution locations in the U.S. Customers and associates will be able to make cash contributions at marked containers in each store or club and also online at walmart.com and samsclub.com.In addition, to assist customers attempting to help family and friends in the affected areas, Wal-Mart has reduced the cost of wiring money via MoneyGram in its stores to individuals in the region. Wal-Mart also will allow free wire transfers for customers who send an Express Payment to the Red Cross Tsunami Fund.
Posted by Kevin on January, 5 2005 at 11:37 AM
