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SUEZ's Water Technology & Solutions (WTS) has earmarked around $1 million to support communities in which it operates, as part of an initiative to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WTS says that with funding going to the Red Cross and Red Crescent, WorldServe International, Water for People, United Way, and Feeding America, these organisations will be able to assist communities around the world whose citizens are now struggling.
Yuvbir Singh, CEO, Water Technologies & Solutions, SUEZ, commented: ‘These charitable contributions underscore our commitment to the communities in which we live and work, and are tailored to support those organisations on the frontlines working to improve health and provide for those in need.’
The money earmarked for relief efforts includes previously announced contributions to United Way and Feeding America, as well as additional contributions to international NGOs and charities:
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United Way: WTS donated a total of $485 000 to United Way chapters in the USA and Canada to support COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts, and help prevent homelessness for families affected by the pandemic.
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Feeding America: the company donated $165 000 to anti-hunger efforts in US communities, to fight rising food costs and food insecurity caused by unemployment and economic conditions.
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International NGOs and charities: two grants totalling $100 000 are going to WorldServe International and Water for People to support global access to clean and safe drinking water, whilst additional grants totalling $250 000 have been earmarked for Red Cross and Red Crescent chapters in Hungary, Latin America, the Caribbean, Kuwait, and Algeria, to provide humanitarian relief in those areas.
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