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 St. Louis, Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - In response to the tragic events surrounding Hurricane Katrina, Siegel-Robert associates world-wide have generously donated $42,944 to assist with humanitarian relief efforts. Siegel-Robert, Inc. has contributed an additional $42,944, matching employee contributions dollar-for-dollar. Between associates’ and corporate donations, Siegel-Robert contributions totaled $85,888.
All donations have been earmarked for the American Red Cross in support of ongoing hurricane relief efforts. Current projections indicate that more than $2 billion will be needed for the recovery effort. The American Red Cross has provided immediate assistance in the form of food, clothing, shelter and mental health counseling to approximately 1.2 million families in the aftermath of the disaster.
“The American Red Cross appreciates the generous contribution in support of hurricane relief from Siegel-Robert, Inc. and its associates,” said Joe White, CEO of the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter. “Support like this enables the Red Cross to continue our response to this unprecedented natural disaster and demonstrates the tremendous generosity of our friends at Siegel-Robert.”
Dave Adams, CEO of Siegel-Robert, Inc. said: “It is gratifying to observe the generous response of our associates to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. While Siegel-Robert Inc. did not have any manufacturing in the areas affected by Katrina, we have all been touched by the immense suffering that this horrendous disaster spawned. We are committed to providing relief in a time of national or global crisis—both as a company and as associates—as part of our modern-day mission.”
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