Johnson & Johnson Foundation pledges $250,000 to support American Red Cross disaster response
The Johnson & Johnson Foundation has pledged $250,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program to help strengthen disaster preparedness and response efforts across the country.
The pre-disaster donation helps provide the Red Cross with resources needed to respond quickly to emergencies and provide shelter, meals, emotional support and recovery supplies to people affected by disasters.
The Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters nationwide each year. The organization said support from Disaster Responder members helps fund infrastructure, volunteers, technology and other resources needed to respond to emergencies.
“Increasing severe weather events mean that families are relying on the Red Cross now more than ever,” said Anne McKeough, chief development officer at the American Red Cross. “We are so thankful for Disaster Responder members for their forward-thinking commitment that powers our preparedness and relief efforts, ensuring we can immediately provide help and hope to those facing their darkest day.”
The donations also support families affected by home fires, which account for the majority of Red Cross disaster responses, and disaster preparedness education nationwide.
Johnson & Johnson also supports the Red Cross through blood donation efforts aimed at helping address the national blood shortage.
“When disasters strike, health workers step forward to provide care, but they cannot do it alone,” said Vanessa Broadhurst, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, Johnson & Johnson. “From helping train disaster volunteers and workforce to employees donating blood, we’re proud to support the American Red Cross in caring for communities impacted by disasters in our backyard and beyond.”
People can support American Red Cross Disaster Relief by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
