The Regions Foundation, a nonprofit initiative of Birmingham-based Regions Bank, on Monday announced a series of grants totaling $150,000 for organizations providing disaster relief in areas slammed by Hurricane Sally.
This includes $100,000 contributed to two Alabama nonprofit organizations.
“The Regions Foundation, Regions Bank and our community partners are committed to serving and supporting the Gulf Coast,” stated John Turner, president and CEO of Regions Financial Corp.
“While this is a very difficult time, we are reminded of the strength and resiliency of our communities as neighbors, nonprofits and relief organizations come together and help one another. Regions associates have deep roots throughout this area, and our top priority here is to help people, businesses and communities recover and emerge stronger,” he added.
Grants will be issued to the following relief organizations:
United Way of Southwest Alabama: The Regions Foundation will provide $50,000 to be divided equally between the Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama and Feeding the Gulf Coast. Both are partner agencies of United Way of Southwest Alabama and are working tirelessly to support disaster-recovery needs.
United Way of Baldwin County: The Regions Foundation will provide $50,000 in support of the newly launched Hurricane Sally Disaster Relief Fund. The fund is designed to support immediate and long-term recovery, fulfilling unmet needs of Baldwin County residents impacted by Sally.
United Way of West Florida: The Regions Foundation will provide $50,000 in support of United Way outreach that includes helping people get back in their homes, helping businesses reopen and more. United Way of West Florida serves Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and has recovery updates available at this link.
“The Gulf Coast is our home. Many of us have experienced damage, too, but at Regions Bank, our teams remain focused on helping people and businesses assess their financial needs while developing ways we can assist in their recovery or rebuilding,” said Christian White, market executive for Regions Bank in Mobile and South Alabama. “These grants from the Regions Foundation will complement our work by supporting community partners that are making an incredible difference.”
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