Monday, March 14, 2011

Caterpillar Foundation provides disaster relief in Japan

The Caterpillar Foundation announced a $1 million grant to the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts in Japan. The northeast coast of Japan has been devastated by loss of life and destruction following an earthquake and tsunami on Friday, March 11, 2011.
In addition to the American Red Cross grant, the Foundation will match up to $500,000 in Caterpillar employee, retiree and dealer employee contributions to the Red Cross. To qualify for matching funds, contributions must be made by April 14, 2011, via credit or debit card at
http://www.redcrossillinois.org/caterpillar.

No comments: