Nokia Donating $1 Million to American Red Cross for Immediate Needs of Gulf Coast States
Nokia Donating $1 Million to American Red Cross for Immediate Needs of Gulf Coast StatesFriday September 2, 4:27 pm ET
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 2 -- To aid in continued efforts to provide food and shelter to people affected by Hurricane Katrina's devastation, Nokia (NYSE: NOK - News) has made a donation of $1 million to the American Red Cross. The Red Cross has placed priority on meeting the most urgent and critical needs of emergency shelter, food and water.
Mobile phones will be donated to the Red Cross at shelters in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas, to help evacuees contact family members. Nokia is also providing support to wireless network operators working to re-establish service in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Nokia will also match employee contributions to disaster relief efforts at 100 percent.
"We are deeply saddened by the events of this week in the Gulf Coast States, and on behalf of our employees, express our sympathies to those affected by Hurricane Katrina," said Timothy Eckersley, senior vice president, Nokia. "We at Nokia feel especially compelled to be involved in relief efforts given our long-standing relationship with the City of New Orleans, most notably through the Nokia Sugar Bowl. We are committed to serving the immediate and long-term needs of the citizens of New Orleans."
We encourage other companies and individuals to continue contributing as you can. If you are interested in donating to the American Red Cross, please visit their Web site at http://www.redcross.org , or call 1-800-HELP NOW.
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Nokia has a positive impact on society that extends beyond the advanced technology, products and services the company creates. Through its cooperation with the International Youth Foundation and other regional philanthropic and social responsibility programs, the company prepares young people to embrace opportunities created by the global economy and new technological advancements. The company has been an active regional contributor to youth and education causes for many years, with Nokia employees making their own contributions as volunteers in a range of programs throughout the world. More information about Nokia is available at http://www.nokia.com .
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