- Donations to The American Red Cross will help people
affected by Hurricane Beryl
IRVINE,
Calif., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia
America is proud to announce a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross to
support emergency disaster relief and recovery efforts in response
to the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl in the U.S. This
contribution underscores Kia's commitment to provide assistance to
communities in need and help rebuild the lives affected by natural
disasters.
Hurricane Beryl, which recently swept through Houston and surrounding areas, caused
significant damage and displaced thousands of residents and left
more than 2.2 million people without power. The funds donated by
Kia America will aid the Red Cross
in delivering vital resources, including emergency shelter, food,
water, and health support to those impacted by the hurricane.
"Natural disasters like Hurricane Beryl remind us of the
importance of solidarity and prompt action," said SeungKyu
(Sean) Yoon, President and CEO of
Kia America. "Kia America is dedicated to standing by the
communities where our customers and their families live and work.
We are committed to helping the greater Houston community rebuild and recover, and we
are grateful to the American Red Cross for their unwavering
dedication to providing life-saving services during these
challenging times."
"Thanks to Kia's generous donation, the Red Cross and our
partners are on the ground supporting those in need after Hurricane
Beryl," said Sean Mahoney, chief
executive officer at the American Red Cross Southern California
Region. "We are grateful for partners like Kia as we work together
to provide help and hope for communities as they begin their path
to recovery."
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to
victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood
supply; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international
humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their
families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on
volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its
mission.
These latest donations are aligned with Kia's "Accelerate the
Good" charitable initiative, which has provided more than
$30 million to those in need since
2019. In addition to the donations to the American Red Cross,
Kia has made donations to causes that include treating childhood
illness, helping to fight hunger and homelessness, relief for
victims of natural disasters, and aid for military families.
Kia America – about us
Headquartered in Irvine,
California, Kia America
continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as
one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023. Kia serves
as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range
of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold
through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including
several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.
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