Lowe's to Donate $1 Million to Red Cross Relief Efforts in Japan
Lowe's encouraging online donations at Lowes.com and Lowes.ca
MOORESVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today the company will
donate $1 million to support the Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific
Tsunami relief effort that is assisting victims in Japan. Lowes.com
and Lowe's Canada website, Lowes.ca,
will also serve as donation points for customers who wish to contribute
to the American Red Cross and Canadian Red Cross, making it convenient
for people who want to join Lowe's in making a difference.
"We are truly grateful for Lowe's generosity to help those affected by
the earthquake and tsunami in Japan," said Gail McGovern, president and
CEO of the American Red Cross. "Lowe's support is enabling the Red Cross
to provide critical assistance and essential relief items in this time
of urgent need."
The Red Cross already has committed $10 million to assist the people of
Japan. Local volunteers are handing out relief items, including more
than 65,000 blankets. More than 100 medical teams, made up of more than
700 people, are providing assistance in the most affected areas through
mobile medical clinics. Trained nurses with the Japanese Red Cross also
are offering psychosocial support to traumatized survivors.
"There are millions of people who have been affected by the earthquake
and tsunami in Japan and the devastation resulting from this monumental
disaster," said Robert A. Niblock, Lowe's chairman and CEO. "As a
longtime partner of the Red Cross, we're proud to support recovery
efforts in Japan and we encourage our caring customers and employees to
join our efforts to help those affected by the earthquake."
Since partnering with the Red Cross in 1999, Lowe's and its customers
have contributed more than $20 million for disaster relief.
Donations to the Red Cross can be made at Lowes.com,
Lowes.ca
and Redcross.org,
or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
About Lowe's
With fiscal year 2010 sales of $48.8 billion, Lowe's Companies, Inc. is
a FORTUNE(R) 50 company that serves approximately 15 million
customers a week at more than 1,725 home improvement stores in the
United States, Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1946 and based in
Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's is the second-largest home improvement
retailer in the world. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Source: Lowe's Companies, Inc.
