The Big Lots Foundation Pledges $200,000 to Support Hurricanes Helene and Milton Relief and Recovery Efforts
Big Lots Foundation has announced a $200,000 donation to support relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton through the United Way's Disaster Relief Fund. The funding will assist emergency operations in Florida and North Carolina, providing essential services including shelter, food, and water, as well as supporting long-term rebuilding efforts. Additionally, Big Lots is providing financial assistance to affected employees through its Employee Assistance Fund (BLEAF), which has distributed over $2.3 million in support since 2017.
Big Lots Foundation ha annunciato una donazione di 200.000 dollari per sostenere gli sforzi di soccorso e recupero delle comunità colpite dagli Uragani Helene e Milton attraverso il Fondo per i Disastri della United Way. I fondi assisteranno le operazioni di emergenza in Florida e Carolina del Nord, fornendo servizi essenziali tra cui riparo, cibo e acqua, oltre a sostenere gli sforzi di ricostruzione a lungo termine. Inoltre, Big Lots sta offrendo assistenza finanziaria ai dipendenti colpiti attraverso il suo Fondo di Assistenza ai Dipendenti (BLEAF), che ha distribuito oltre 2,3 milioni di dollari in sostegno dal 2017.
Big Lots Foundation ha anunciado una para apoyar los esfuerzos de alivio y recuperación de las comunidades afectadas por los huracanes Helene y Milton a través del Fondo de Alivio de Desastres de United Way. La financiación ayudará a las operaciones de emergencia en Florida y Carolina del Norte, proporcionando servicios esenciales como refugio, comida y agua, así como apoyando los esfuerzos de reconstrucción a largo plazo. Además, Big Lots está proporcionando asistencia financiera a los empleados afectados a través de su Fondo de Asistencia a Empleados (BLEAF), que ha distribuido más de 2,3 millones de dólares en apoyo desde 2017.
빅 로츠 재단은 20만 달러 기부를 발표했습니다. 이는 허리케인 헬렌과 밀턴의 영향을 받은 지역 사회의 구호 및 복구 작업을 지원하기 위해 유나이티드 웨이의 재난 구호 기금을 통해 이루어집니다. 이 기금은 플로리다와 노스 캐롤라이나에서 긴급 작업을 지원하여 대피소, 음식 및 물을 포함한 필수 서비스를 제공하고 장기적인 재건 작업을 지원합니다. 뿐만 아니라, 빅 로츠는 직원 지원 기금(BLEAF)을 통해 영향을 받은 직원들에게 재정 지원을 제공합니다. 이 기금은 2017년부터 230만 달러 이상을 지원했습니다.
Big Lots Foundation a annoncé un don de 200 000 dollars pour soutenir les efforts de secours et de récupération des communautés touchées par les ouragans Helene et Milton via le Fonds d'Aide aux Sinistrés de United Way. Le financement aidera les opérations d'urgence en Floride et en Caroline du Nord en fournissant des services essentiels, y compris abri, nourriture et eau, tout en soutenant les efforts de reconstruction à long terme. De plus, Big Lots offre une assistance financière aux employés touchés par le biais de son Fonds d'Aide aux Employés (BLEAF), qui a distribué plus de 2,3 millions de dollars en soutien depuis 2017.
Big Lots Foundation hat eine Spende in Höhe von 200.000 Dollar angekündigt, um die Hilfs- und Wiederaufbauarbeiten für von den Hurrikans Helene und Milton betroffene Gemeinden über den Katastrophenhilfefonds der United Way zu unterstützen. Die Mittel werden die Notfalloperationen in Florida und North Carolina unterstützen und wesentliche Dienstleistungen wie Unterkunft, Lebensmittel und Wasser bereitstellen sowie langfristige Wiederaufbauanstrengungen unterstützen. Darüber hinaus bietet Big Lots finanzielle Unterstützung für betroffene Mitarbeiter über seinen Arbeitnehmerhilfefonds (BLEAF), der seit 2017 über 2,3 Millionen Dollar verteilt hat.
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Donations will support local relief efforts across
The United Way will bring together corporate partners, its network and other nonprofits through Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Disaster Relief and Recovery Funds to assist those affected. United Way will continue to work closely with their emergency operation centers and other nonprofits to meet immediate needs and long-term rebuilding efforts.
"We are incredibly grateful to the United Way for their unwavering dedication in providing essential support and services to communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, where many of our stores, associates, and loyal customers are impacted," said Bruce Thorn, president and CEO of Big Lots. "The United Way's direct assistance is instrumental in helping these communities recover and rebuild in the aftermath of these devastating hurricanes."
Administered by the Columbus Partnership, the Big Lots Foundation is a nonprofit that is funded through the support and generosity of partners, associates and customers through point-of-sale campaigns and other fundraising efforts held throughout the year.
"Donations play a critical role in hurricane recovery efforts, providing the necessary resources to rebuild communities and restore hope," said Brittany Pruitt Fletcher, President & CEO of United Way of
In addition, Big Lots is collaborating with its local store leaders to expedite financial assistance via the Big Lots Employee Assistance Fund (BLEAF). This fund, established in 2017, is financed through donations from associates and has provided more than
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About Big Lots
Big Lots is one of the nation's largest closeout retailers focused on extreme value. The Company is dedicated to being the big difference for a better life by delivering bargains to brag about on everything for the home, including furniture, décor, pantry and more. It fulfills its mission to help customers "Live BIG and Save LOTS" with sourcing strategies to grow extreme bargains through closeouts, liquidations, overstocks, private labels, and value-engineered products. The Big Lots Foundation, together with the Company's customers, associates, and vendors, has delivered more than
About the United Way
United Way mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. True to our founding spirit, where there is a need in our communities, there is a United Way. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs. Our reach across tens of thousands of communities means that we can share innovations and scale impact to improve lives around the world. Learn more at UnitedWay.org.
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