USAA and Its Members Donate Nearly $3 Million to Aid in Recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton
October 11 2024 - 7:04PM
Business Wire
USAA members have donated nearly $1.4 million;
USAA adds $500,000 to initial $1 million and offers guidance on
assisting in relief efforts
USAA and its members have now donated nearly $3 million to
assist in the recovery from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
USAA made an initial donation of $1 million after Hurricane Helene
and has since committed an additional $500,000 to military aid
societies to directly support military families impacted by both
storms. Through a giving opportunity, USAA members have donated
nearly $1.4 million that will go to support efforts led by the
American Red Cross, Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen.
“We’ve seen the true power of the USAA family in the aftermath
of Hurricanes Helene and Milton,” said Wayne Peacock, president and
CEO at USAA. “We’re grateful to our teammates who are standing tall
for members, both with boots on the ground and through phone and
digital, and to all our members who are helping to support families
in need.”
Just weeks after Hurricane Helene rocked Florida, Georgia and
North Carolina, USAA has seen more than 80,000 claims. With many
around the country eager to help those who have felt the impacts,
USAA recommends:
- Volunteering at local food banks or churches. For deeper
involvement, Team Rubicon is always looking for volunteers to
deploy with them as disasters strike.
- Avoiding unsolicited requests through texts, calls, social
media and other channels and verify the legitimacy of the
organization before donating.
- Donating blood. Check with your local blood bank or the
American Red Cross for blood donation locations.
- If you’re interested in donating money, check Charity Navigator
or Guidestar to verify the nonprofit organizations and
effectiveness of their programs. Organizations such as Metropolitan
Ministries and Feeding Tampa Bay have programs underway to
assist.
In 2023, USAA and The USAA Foundation, Inc. committed
approximately $46 million in philanthropic contributions. USAA
employees extended that impact through their personal giving and
volunteering. In total, USAA employees logged more than 267,000
volunteer hours and contributed more than $7 million to nonprofits
(a total of $13 million with USAA matching). Most recently, USAA
employees raised nearly $600,000 through USAA’s annual Bowlathon
event, with donations going to Onward Ops, Overwatch Project and K9
for Warriors as part of Face the Fight®’s efforts to reduce veteran
suicide.
USAA members can visit usaa.com/help for tips and advice, or to
file a claim.
USAA
Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among
the leading providers of insurance, banking and retirement
solutions and serves more than 13.5 million members of the U.S.
military, veterans who have honorably served and their families.
Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has offices in eight U.S. cities
and three overseas locations and employs more than 37,000 people
worldwide. Each year, the company contributes to national and local
nonprofits in support of military families and communities where
employees live and work. For more information about USAA, follow us
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