Wal-Mart comes to aid of tsunami victims

Jan. 2, 2005
Wal-Mart announced that the Wal-Mart & Sam's Club Foundation will make an immediate $2 million contribution to the Red Cross in specific support of Indian Ocean tsunami relief efforts.

Wal-Mart announced that the Wal-Mart & Sam's Club Foundation will make an immediate $2 million contribution to the Red Cross in specific support of Indian Ocean tsunami relief efforts. The company will also establish collection points in all of its Wal-Mart stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, Sam's Clubs,and distribution locations in the United States. Customers and associates will be able to make cash contributions at marked containers in each store or club and also online at walmart.com and samsclub.com.

In addition, the Bentonville AR-based retailer has reduced the cost of wiring money via MoneyGram in its stores to individuals in the region. Wal-Mart also will allow free wire transfers for customers who send an express payment to the Red Cross Tsunami Fund.

Wal-Mart's international operations in Canada, Germany and Japan (Seiyu) are also collecting money for relief efforts at stores in their respective companies. ASDA, Wal-Mart's operation in the United Kingdom, has announced it will make a direct financial donation to relief efforts and allow donations via its company web site.

About the Author

from staff and wire reports

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

The Future of Mirrors is Closer Than it Appears

Why Mirror Camera Systems are the next step for fleet safety and exoneration While many commercial trucking cameras are similarly marketed, they are not all created equally. The...

The 20:1 Solution: Unlocking the ROI of a Modern Asset Maintenance Solution

Discover how modern fleet maintenance software can drive step-change improvements in shop efficiency, cost control and vehicle productivity, along with how to calculate the ROI...

Digital and AI Solutions for Rideshare Safety

Anyline’s study, “How Digital AI Solutions Can Enhance Rideshare Safety,” reveals rideshare drivers are overly confident in their tire knowledge, risking passenger safety. Download...

Introducing the World’s First Mobile Tire Tread Scanner

Anyline’s innovation allows accurate tire tread measurement via any mobile device, ensuring legal compliance for fleets. Read more and find out how you can cut operating costs...