SPRINGFIELD, MO– The American Red Cross is pleased to announce a generous donation of $25,000 from the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation. The money will support multiple disaster relief efforts following the devastating impacts of everything from wildfires to hurricanes. This contribution underscores the foundation’s commitment to helping communities in need during times of crisis.
Natural disasters have caused significant damage across several states, affecting thousands of lives and displacing many families. The American Red Cross is actively engaged in providing essential services such as shelter, food, and emotional support to those impacted.
“Our hearts go out to all those affected by recent natural disasters,” said Barry Falke, Regional CEO of the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas. “We are thankful to have the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation recognize the critical role the American Red Cross plays in disaster response and recovery, and their support helps to restore hope and provide relief in impacted communities. This donation is a reflection of their commitment to support those in need during their toughest times.”
The funds will assist the American Red Cross in supplying necessary resources, including shelter, meals, and health services, while contributing to ongoing recovery efforts in the hardest-hit areas.
“Providing disaster relief is a natural for O’Reilly,” said Julie Gray, president and executive director of the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation, Inc. “When disaster strikes in a community where we serve, we have a singular focus, which is to reopen as soon as possible and get needed supplies to our neighbors and the first responders who’ve come in to help. Even if our stores don’t have power, we will be open as soon as it’s safe so that people have somewhere to turn for necessary supplies.”
The O’Reilly Automotive Foundation encourages others to join in supporting the American Red Cross and contributing to disaster relief efforts. Donations can be made directly to the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org.
For more information about the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation and its charitable initiatives, please visit https://www.oreillyauto.com/oreilly-foundation.
About O’Reilly Automotive Foundation: The O’Reilly Automotive Foundation continues the philanthropic legacy of the O’Reilly family as a dependable community partner, supporting organizations and programs that address issues critical to improving the quality of life for underserved and underrepresented individuals and families. The Foundation concentrates its giving in the areas of economic stability and mobility, workforce development, health and social services and disaster relief.
About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on Twitter at @RedCross.