Gift includes $10,000 in funding for Community Disaster Education and $10,000 in product for disaster victims
St. Louis, Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is the recipient of a $20,000 gift from Energizer in support of disaster preparedness and emergency response. The mission of the Red Cross is to provide relief to victims of disasters and to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Energizer's donation to the St. Louis Area Chapter directly supports this lifesaving mission by providing $10,000 in funding for Community Disaster Education presentations and an additional $10,000 in product for response to local emergencies.
The St. Louis Area Chapter relies on generous corporate partners like Energizer to provide free education to local individuals, schools, businesses and community groups. Last year, the St. Louis Area Chapter educated more than 72,000 people regarding the importance of disaster supply kits, emergency plans, and getting informed through lifesaving training in CPR and First Aid. In addition to the funding for this important community outreach, Energizer's product gift provides Energizer® Energi To Go® instant cell phone chargers, Weather Ready®
flashlights and batteries to help local people during emergency situations. The gifts are donated as part of the company's "Plan. Prepare. Protect. ®" emergency preparedness program.
"The American Red Cross is here to help our community - both before and after an emergency situation," said Joseph C. White, Chief Executive Officer of the St. Louis Area Chapter. "Energizer is a great friend to the American Red Cross and this important contribution demonstrates their corporate commitment to making a difference in the lives of our fellow citizens when they need it most."
About Red Cross Community Disaster Education:
Community Disaster Education programs provide training for individuals, families, groups and corporations regarding emergency preparedness and highlight readiness and response guidelines for specific disasters (fires, tornados, earthquakes, etc.). Last year, the St. Louis Area Chapter trained more than 72,000 people through this curriculum. These free presentations are designed for all ages and can be tailored for schools, businesses or community organizations.
About Red Cross Emergency Services:
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement. During times of disaster, the Red Cross provides immediate assistance that is free of charge. This includes food, clothing, shelter, mental health counseling and other services. Last year, the St. Louis Area Chapter provided support for more than 1,100 families who lost their homes to fire.
"Energizer and the American Red Cross have a common goal of helping people prepare for disasters," said Betsy Laakko, director of marketing at Energizer. "By sharing our resources with the St. Louis Area Chapter of the Red Cross, and other chapters across the country, we hope to be a community partner that makes a difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors here in our hometown and beyond."
For More Information:
The American Red Cross is not a government agency. All disaster relief services are provided free of charge thanks to the financial generosity of the St. Louis community. To learn more about Red Cross emergency preparedness and response, or the $20,000 gift of funding and product from Energizer, please contact the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 or www.redcrossstl.org.
About Energizer:
Energizer Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: ENR], www.energizer.com, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of primary batteries, battery-powered devices and flashlights. Energizer, a global leader in the dynamic business of providing portable power geared toward the new digital age, offers a full portfolio of products including, the Energizer® MAX® premium alkaline brand; Energizer® e2® Lithium® and Energizer® e2® Titanium Technology® performance brands; Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Rechargeable batteries and chargers; and miniatures brand batteries. The Energizer product line also includes specialty batteries for hearing aids and medical devices, as well as for keyless remote entry systems, toys and other uses. Through its flashlight unit, Energizer brings innovation to this important household device. Energizer continues its role as technology leader as it launches Energizer® Energi To Go™, portable battery-driven power packs for cell phones.
About the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter:
Founded in 1917, the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter celebrates 90 years of dedicated service, providing emergency relief and preparedness training more than 410,000 times each year. The Red Cross is not a government agency and depends on the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors to provide a wide range of community support services, including disaster relief, first aid and CPR training, water safety, services to military personnel and support for blood services. The Chapter, a United Way agency, provides programs and services to St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County in Missouri, as well as Monroe, St. Clair (including Scott Air Force Base) and part of Madison County in Illinois. All disaster relief services are provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of the American people. To learn more about Red Cross programs, volunteer opportunities, and how you can help, contact the St. Louis Area Chapter at 314.516.2800 or www.redcrossstl.org.
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