Tony’s Fresh Market and the Western Union Foundation Donate USD $100K to the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund
April 27 2020 - 2:59PM
Business Wire
Grant Will Be Directed to Hunger and
Healthcare Response Services in the Chicago Area
The Western Union Foundation and Tony’s Charitable Foundation,
the philanthropic arm of Tony’s Fresh Market, are proud to announce
a donation of USD $100,000 to the Chicago Community COVID-19
Response Fund. The funds will support nonprofit organizations that
are providing access to essential goods and services such as
emergency food, and healthcare supplies. The majority of the nearly
140 grant recipients to date are working to provide emergency
access to food and supplies, including the Greater Chicago Food
Depository and Northern Illinois Food Bank, which distributed 6.1
million meals in March.
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Recognizing the wide range of community needs brought on by the
pandemic, the Tony’s Charitable Foundation has teamed up with the
Western Union Foundation to make their gift go further in the
Chicago community. Tony’s Charitable Foundation gift of USD $50,000
has been matched by the Western Union Foundation for a total of
$100,000 being directed toward COVID-19 relief in Chicago.
“Tony’s is proud to serve the Chicagoland area and to partner
with the Western Union Foundation in supporting Chicago families
and healthcare workers,” said Frank Ingraffia, Tony’s vice
president of corporate operations. “Our customers and the Chicago
community can count on Tony’s to be there to serve their needs
especially during these uncertain times. As a local business in the
Chicagoland area, we have a responsibility and a duty to help as
many people as possible. Over the years we’ve received tremendous
support from the local community, and we hope individuals can take
solace knowing that Tony’s is ready and willing to reciprocate that
support and help in whatever way possible. Together we will all get
through this.”
To date the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund has raised
more than $24 million and issued grant support to over 140
organizations totaling more than $8.8 million since last month.
While the full extent of the impact of the coronavirus is unknown
the need for resources will undoubtedly persist for months to come
as the number of cases rise and the ripple effects are felt
throughout our economy and healthcare system. As the pandemic
continues to unfold, the Fund will adapt later rounds of
grantmaking to meet the evolving needs of the community.
“COVID-19 has uncovered the longstanding inequities that exist
amongst families experiencing poverty and instability in our
region,” said Dr. Helene Gayle, president and CEO of The Chicago
Community Trust, who is also an expert in disease control and
emergency response. “We know it’s going to take all of these
resources and much more in addressing the emergent needs,
especially among communities most in need of support as we continue
to deploy emergency assistance rapidly.”
“Teaming up with Western Union agents like Tony’s Fresh Market
to make their dollars go further in their hometown demonstrates the
power of partnerships working to ensure needs are being met in
Chicago and communities around the globe during the COVID-19
pandemic,” said Elizabeth Roscoe, Global Head, Corporate Brand and
Purpose, and Executive Director, Western Union Foundation. “We are
humbled and eternally grateful for the commitment of our frontline
workers who continue to show up each day to deliver essential
services in these unprecedented times. They are the heroes of our
time.”
Tony’s Fresh Market has been serving Chicago with essential
grocery services to Chicago residents over the last forty years and
has been working diligently to respond to the community’s needs in
the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In February, Western Union and the Western Union Foundation
announced a global matching challenge to help in the fight against
COVID-19. Donations to the Western Union Foundation will be matched
through May 15, making donations go further in this fight. Western
Union and the Western Union Foundation have committed $800,000 to
nonprofits around the world who are responding to COVID related
issues – supporting education and awareness campaigns for
prevention and delivering supplies needed for frontline healthcare
workers.
About Tony’s Fresh Market & Charitable Foundation
Tony’s Fresh Market is a family-owned and operated grocery-chain
in the Chicagoland area founded in 1979. After 40 years of serving
the Chicago community, Tony’s has 15 locations offering essential
items including fresh produce, deli, bakery and a large selection
of international products. Tony’s Fresh Market has always been
deeply rooted in the local community. Through a community-centered
business, Tony’s hopes to expand the many ways we give back. Tony’s
charity is meant to serve the families and children of the
Chicagoland area. We hope to assist those in our community and
welcome them to the Tony’s family.
About the Western Union Foundation
The Western Union Foundation believes that education is the
surest pathway to economic opportunity. After nearly 20 years of
impact, we are continuing to deliver against our mission with our
Opportunity Beyond Borders commitment, with a focus on empowering
forcibly displaced and marginalized youth with the training and
education needed to succeed in today’s technology-driven global
economy. The Foundation also provides funding to communities in
crisis through disaster relief and other humanitarian efforts, a
key reason for forced migration. To date, more than $125 million
has been given to fund projects and scholarships in 174 countries
across the globe. The Western Union Foundation is a separate
charitable corporation that is tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the US
Internal Revenue Code, and receives support from The Western Union
Company, its employees, agents and business partners. Contributions
to the Foundation are tax-deductible for US income tax purposes. To
learn more, visit wu.com/foundation or follow us on Twitter
@TheWUFoundation.
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Media Contacts
Margaret Fogarty, Western Union margaret.fogarty@wu.com
720-551-3393
Nina Alcacio, Chicago Community Trust nalcacio@cct.org
773-484-6718
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