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Columbus, OH-June 1, 2022 — The Central & Southern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross has received a substantial donation from DHL Supply Chain, headquartered in Westerville, OH, to help fund its disaster relief operations. The generous gift of $150,000 dollars will help ensure the Red Cross can continue to address the basic needs of people impacted by the more than 60,000 disasters it responds to every year by providing food; shelter; relief supplies; health and mental health assistance; emotional support; and recovery casework.
“DHL Supply Chain is proud to support the American Red Cross through this donation and the efforts of our employees across the U.S. The mission of the Red Cross aligns with our company purpose to Connect People and Improve Lives and supports our corporate citizenship focus on humanitarian logistics and disaster response,” said Mark Kunar, Executive Vice President-DHL Supply Chain and American Red Cross Greater Columbus Ohio Chapter Board Member.
Financial contributions made to Disaster Relief enables the Red Cross to:
In addition to the generous financial support, DHL Supply Chain employees work in Red Cross disaster warehouses around the country when disasters strike. Under a formal Memorandum of Understanding, and upon request, DHL Supply Chain deploys forklift drivers and other skilled laborers to work at Red Cross disaster warehouses located in Atlanta, GA., Carlisle, PA. and Arlington, TX. DHL Supply Chain pays the full salary for the hours these workers provide to the Red Cross.
The company also launched a Blood Drive program to encourage sites to host employee blood drives at its facilities across the U.S. Already this year, the company has conducted or planned more than 20 blood drives across the U.S.
“I am so impressed with DHL’s Supply Chain commitment to the American Red Cross,” said Stephanie Byrd, Regional Chief Executive Office of Central & Southern Ohio. “Whether it’s Mr. Kunar’s dedication as a member of our board, the major gift we are announcing today or having their employees work at our warehouses during a disaster, DHL Supply Chain is truly the epitome of a great partner and outstanding corporate citizen.”
This year’s seasonal outlook is part of a years-long trend of more frequent and intense disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms, and floods. Just over the past three years, the Red Cross has seen a six-fold increase in the annual number of disasters causing $1 billion dollars or more in damage, compared to 40 years ago. This relentless pace of severe disasters has created more ongoing emergency needs — including for families who have been displaced year after year by extreme weather events. Therefore, donations to the Red Cross disaster relief efforts, like the generous contribution made by DHL Supply Chain, are vital to carrying out the mission of the Red Cross.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/columbus or join us on Facebook and Twitter @ARCcsor, Instagram @Buckeyeredcross and LinkedIn ARC Central & Southern Ohio Region
About DHL:
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.
DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 81 billion euros in 2021. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to achieve zero-emissions logistics by 2050.
