Retailers pledge hurricane relief funds
September 12, 2017
Walmart has committed up to $30 million in cash this year to help people affected by hurricanes. The retailer also announced a new partnership with the American Red Cross through which it will match $2 for every dollar donated at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores for hurricane relief. Target recently announced it would donate $1 million to help communities affected by Hurricane Irma. Home Depot has raised its commitment to $2 million to help hurricane victims.
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