Norfolk Southern awards $600,000 to 27 organizations to combat homelessness

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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has announced a donation of approximately $600,000 to 27 organizations aimed at addressing homelessness across its 22-state operational network. The selection of these organizations is based on areas with high rates of homelessness relevant to where Norfolk Southern operates. The funding will support diverse populations affected by homelessness, including families, veterans, and the mentally ill, with a focus on providing not just shelter but also wrap-around services such as mental health assessments and job assistance.

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• Norfolk Southern is donating $600,000 to address homelessness, supporting 27 organizations.
• Funding targets areas with high homelessness rates where Norfolk Southern has operations.
• Focus on diverse populations affected by homelessness, including families and veterans.
• Partnership with organizations offering comprehensive services beyond just shelter.

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ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will donate approximately $600,000 in grants to a variety of organizations that provide shelter and services for the homeless across its 22-state network.

The 27 organizations were chosen based on cities that had high rates of homelessness per capita and where Norfolk Southern has a considerable employee-base and operations. Because homelessness is an issue that affects a diverse cross-section of our population, the company wanted to ensure that it covered all aspects of homelessness — including families, women, men, women with children, youth/young adult, veterans, and senior citizens. The organizations selected represent all of those varying populations.

"We are supporting these organizations with an awareness of how homelessness impacts the communities we serve and the geographic areas around our operations," said Kristin Wong, Director Corporate Giving for Norfolk Southern. "Our focus on mental health acknowledges the multi-dimensional connection between mental health disorders and homelessness, as well as the impact it has on a diverse cross-section of our communities."

In its corporate giving, the railroad is partnering with organizations that support those with mental health issues. Many of the organizations chosen for funding have Continuum of Care plans that go beyond just providing shelter. They also provide wrap-around services such as mental health assessments, job assistance, and permanent housing. Organizations receiving funding include:

Organization	Location
Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg (Men's Mission/Women's Mission)	Harrisburg, PA
City Rescue Mission	Jacksonville, FL
Cooperative Downtown Ministries d/b/a Firehouse Shelter	Birmingham, AL
Covenant House Michigan	Detroit, MI
Covenant House New Orleans	New Orleans, LA
Covenant House of Georgia	Atlanta, GA
Family Promise of the Main Line	King of Prussia, PA
First Light	Birmingham, AL
Food for Our Journey	Birmingham, AL
ForKids, Inc.	Norfolk, VA
Gateway Center	Atlanta, GA
Greater Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition	Chattanooga, TN
Haven House Services - Wrenn House	Raleigh, NC
Knox Area Rescue Ministries	Knoxville, TN
Ministry of Caring (Mary Mother of Hope House I II III)	Wilmington, DE
Miriam's House	Lynchburg, VA
Nicholas House	Atlanta, GA
Pathways	Birmingham, AL
Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless, Inc.	Portsmouth, VA
reStart Inc.	Kansas City, MO
Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center	Charleston, WV
Southeast Inc. (Friends of the Homeless)	Columbus, OH
St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore (Sarah's Hope Family Shelter)	Baltimore, MD
The Apostles' House	Newark, NJ
Uniting Partners for Women and Children	Louisville, KY
Wheeler Mission Ministries, Inc. (Men's Mission/Women's Mission)	Indianapolis, IN

About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

 

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FAQ

What is Norfolk Southern's recent donation amount to combat homelessness?

Norfolk Southern has donated approximately $600,000 to combat homelessness.

How many organizations are receiving grants from Norfolk Southern for homelessness support?

A total of 27 organizations are receiving grants from Norfolk Southern.

What is the focus of Norfolk Southern's donations related to homelessness?

The donations aim to support mental health and provide services for diverse populations affected by homelessness.

When was the donation announcement made by Norfolk Southern?

The donation announcement was made on December 15, 2022.

What types of services will the funded organizations provide with Norfolk Southern's grants?

The organizations will provide shelter, mental health assessments, job assistance, and permanent housing.