Chevron Commits $5 Million to Support Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
Wednesday, August 31st, 2005
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Business Times reports: “[California] oil giant Chevron Corp. said it will give $5 million to disaster-relief charities in states hit by Hurricane Katrina.”
“Chevron (NYSE:CVX) will give $3 million to the American Red Cross for aid in Mississippi and Louisiana. It will also give $2 million to different charities in the affected area, particularly those close to Chevron businesses.”
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with our employees and the communities affected by this disaster,” said Dave O’Reilly, chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation. “We are pleased to partner with the American Red Cross to provide aid and we will be evaluating opportunities to expand relief efforts near our businesses as we learn more about local needs.”
Corporate press release here.
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