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U.S. CORPORATIONS DONATE TO SUPPORT UKRAINE
Boeing, Visa, Mastercard, Lilly, Abbott, Bunge, GE, IBM, Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, Wabtec, Cargill, Mary Kay, Caterpillar, Delta, Baker McKenzie, ADM, White & Case, Astarta, EPAM
U.S.-Ukraine Business Council, Wash, D.C., Mon, Mar 14, 2022
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Boeing Commits US$2 Million to Support Humanitarian Response in Ukraine
Boeing, Chicago, IL, Thu, Mar 3, 2022
Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] today announced a US$2 million emergency assistance package to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine. The assistance package will be directed to organizations working to bring food, water, clothing, medicine and shelter to displaced Ukrainians – including those seeking refuge in neighboring countries. In addition, Boeing will match all qualifying employee contributions made in support of Ukrainian humanitarian relief through the company's charitable matching program.
Update on Ukraine Humanitarian Aid and Sanctions
Visa Inc., Foster City, CA, Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Visa Foundation will provide a $2 million grant to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to support humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. We are proud to support the courageous work of UNICEF and their humanitarian relief efforts. Visa will also double match all employee donations (up to $1 million) to the Ukraine response funds of UNICEF and the Red Cross.
LINK: https://usa.visa.com/visa-everywhere/blog/bdp/2022/02/28/a-message-from-1646083498219.html
Mastercard StatementMastercard Inc., Purchase, NY, Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Today, we announced a $2 million contribution to the Red Cross, Save the Children and our employee assistance fund for humanitarian relief. We will actively pursue additional opportunities to assist aid organizations to play our part in supporting the global relief effort.
LINK: https://www.mastercard.com/news/press/2022/february/mastercard-statement/
Lilly and Lilly Foundation Provide Support for People in Ukraine
Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN, Thu, Mar 3, 2022
Lilly is donating $7.5 million of insulin to Project HOPE, a U.S. nonprofit organization that empowers health care workers facing the world’s greatest health crises to build resilient communities and a healthier, more equitable world. Project HOPE is currently on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries and is actively shipping essential medicines and medical supplies to assist Ukrainians.
Lilly is also facilitating a $1.8 million supply of baricitinib, used to treat complications of COVID-19, to Direct Relief, a U.S. nonprofit organization that specializes in mobilizing essential medicines, supplies, and equipment, along with other critical emergency relief efforts. Direct Relief is actively working to mobilize emergency aid for people in the region.
LINK: https://www.lilly.com/news/stories/ukraine-support
Abbott Condemns the War and Violence in Ukraine and Pledges $2 Million to Support Humanitarian EffortsAbbott, Abbott Park, IL, Fri, Mar 4, 2022
To support Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees, the Abbott Fund is donating $2 million to humanitarian organizations including International Medical Corps, Americares and Project HOPE to deliver emergency and primary health care services, supplies and basic needs for people in Ukraine and in border countries serving Ukrainian refugees.
BUNGE Donates $2 Million for Humanitarian Support in Ukraine
BUNGE, St. Louis, MO, Fri, Mar 4, 2022
To support the global humanitarian response in Ukraine, Bunge is donating:
- A total of $1 million dollars to two organizations: Vostok-SOS which provides humanitarian support, including counselling, and to the World Food Programme, the world’s largest humanitarian organization.
- An additional $1 million dollars in food products from our warehouses that will be distributed by various organizations to those in need.
GE Announces $4.5 Million to Support Ukraine and Neighboring Countries
GE, Boston, MA, Wed, Mar 2, 2022
Boston – March 2, 2022 – GE and the GE Foundation today announced a total of $4.5 million in philanthropic commitments to provide immediate support to Ukraine and neighboring countries impacted by the violence there.
Update on Our Actions: War in Ukraine
IBM, Armonk, NY, Mon, Mar 7, 2022
IBMers around the world are encouraged to continue making donations to the International Red Cross. In addition, the company is donating to two organizations that are providing critical support to the most heavily impacted areas: $250,000 to People in Need in Czech Republic, and $250,000 to Polish Humanitarian Action in Poland.
LINK: https://newsroom.ibm.com/Update-on-our-actions-War-in-Ukraine
Johnson & Johnson Statement on Conflict in Ukraine
Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ, Fri, Mar 4, 2022
Johnson & Johnson is Donating $5 million to support the work of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and International Federation Red Cross and Red Crescent to provide humanitarian support for refugees in the border countries.
LINK: https://www.jnj.com/johnson-johnson-statement-on-conflict-in-ukraine
How Pfizer is Responding to the Crisis in Ukraine
Pfizer, New York, NY
To date, we have activated several humanitarian efforts and continue to expand our support.
This includes providing a total of $2M US in humanitarian grant funding to UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), American Red Cross, International Medical Corps and International Rescue Committee (The IRC) through The Pfizer Foundation*.
LINK: https://www.pfizer.com/about/responsibility/global-impact/response-to-ukraine
Wabtec Donates $100,000 to Support Ukraine Refugee Relief Efforts
Wabtec, Pittsburgh, PA, Tue, Mar 8, 2022
The Wabtec Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB), today announced a donation of $100,000 to support Ukrainian refugee relief efforts. The donation will be split equally between the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and World Central Kitchen, which are in the region helping the growing number of civilians leaving Ukraine.
Cargill Statement on situation in Ukraine
Cargill, Minnetonika, MN, Thu, Mar 3 2022
In our efforts to keep people nourished, we are directing resources to deliver basic necessities to the people of Ukraine. Our initial contributions of $1.2 million are directed to support our long-standing partners at the World Food Program, Red Cross, World Central Kitchen and Save the Children as they deliver emergency food supplies to impacted individuals and communities. We also are matching our employees’ contributions to organizations providing humanitarian aid and food to people across Eastern Europe.
LINK: https://www.cargill.com/story/cargill-statement-on-situation-in-ukraine
Mary Kay Solidarity & Emergency Response Plan for Ukraine
Mary Kay Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Wed, Mar 9, 2022
We made an emergency donation of UAH 1 million to the Ukrainian Red Cross Society. The donation will provide humanitarian relief to the population of cities most impacted by the conflict. Our Mary Kay Family around the world has made various donations to organizations like the International Committee of the Red Cross, who are on the frontlines supporting humanitarian emergency efforts here in our beloved Ukraine and neighboring European countries.
LINK: https://usubc.org/site/recent-news/mary-kay-solidarity--amp--emergency---response-plan-for-ukraine
Caterpillar Foundation Supports Urgent Humanitarian Needs for the Ukrainian People
Caterpillar, Deerfield, Illinois, Wed, Mar 9, 2022
The Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic organization of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), is donating more than $1 million to support both urgent and long-term needs of the Ukraine humanitarian crisis.
Delta contributes more than $1M to Ukraine relief, opens giving channels for customers
Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Delta Air Lines has contributed $1 million to the American Red Cross and Global Red Cross Movement in support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, which are delivering needed supplies, first aid training, evacuation assistance and more.
LINK: https://news.delta.com/delta-contributes-more-1m-ukraine-relief-opens-giving-channels-customers
Baker McKenzie Statement on Ukraine
Baker McKenzie, Chicago, IL, Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Baker McKenzie has also partnered with the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, to provide aid for humanitarian support and relief, and those who wish to join us in this fundraising effort can donate here. We are also exploring ways to provide pro bono assistance to support this humanitarian work.
LINK: https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2022/03/baker-mckenzie-statement-on-ukraine
ADM Expands Support of Ukrainian People, Scales Down Russia Operations
ADM, Chicago, IL, Fri, Mar 11, 2022
At the same time, we’re rapidly growing our efforts to support the Ukrainian people, committing more than $5 million in financial and other support, including wheat for the Ukrainian flour milling industry; working with Ukrainian farmers to purchase their crops, putting more cash in the hands of those who need it; and using our logistical expertise to import and distribute emergency food rations.
Statement: White & Case to Close Moscow Office
White and Case, New York, NY, Fri, Mar 11, 2022
White & Case has made a donation of US$1 million to the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, and we are matching donations made by our people to qualifying relief organizations. Our lawyers are providing pro bono services to support Ukrainian refugees in several jurisdictions. This includes a legal aid hotline, employment advice, visa application assistance and legal guidance to multiple non-profit organizations.
LINK: https://www.whitecase.com/news/press-release/statement-white-case-close-moscow-office
Astarta's Support for the Ukrainian Military and People
Astarta, Kyiv, Ukraine, Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Astarta continues to focus on comprehensive support to the Ukrainian military and territorial defence forces, and general public. As of today, the total amount of financial assistance exceeded UAH30m (EUR1m).
More than 500 tonnes of food supplies (sugar, milk, flour, cereals, dairy and meat products) were delivered free of charge. In addition, the Company helps with other available resources and transport.
LINK: https://astartaholding.com/en/news/176
EPAM Provides Update on Ukraine
EPAM, Newton, PA, Fri, Mar 4, 2022
Company to Discontinue Services to Russian Customers. Commits Additional $100 Million to Support Employees and their Families in Ukraine.
LINK: https://www.epam.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/2022/epam-provides-update-on-ukraine
NOTE: All of these companies are members of the U.S.-Ukraine Business
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