Ryder Sets New Giving Record With $1.150 Million Donation to United Way

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Ryder System (NYSE: R) has achieved a historic milestone in its over 40-year partnership with United Way, announcing a record-breaking donation of $1.150 million for 2024. The contribution, comprising employee donations and Ryder Charitable Foundation funds, was raised through a workplace campaign themed 'Providing essential help right HERE.' The campaign featured five days of virtual and in-person fundraising activities, supporting United Way's initiatives in Health & Wellbeing, Education, Resilient Communities, and Economic Mobility across the United States.

Ryder Employees Fuel Support for United Way Chapters Nationwide

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) announces the company’s annual United Way workplace campaign contributions for 2024 total $1.150 million—setting a record in the company’s more than 40-year history supporting United Way. The total 2024 donation includes employee donations and a contribution from the Ryder Charitable Foundation.

Ryder’s annual workplace giving campaign raises $1.150 million to benefit United Way agencies throughout the United States. (Graphic: Business Wire)

This year’s workplace giving campaign, themed “Providing essential help right HERE,” united Ryder employees across the U.S. through five days of virtual and in-person fundraising activities, reflecting the company’s culture of giving back and service. The theme highlighted the United Way mission to elevate lives through initiatives in Health & Wellbeing, Education, Resilient Communities, and Economic Mobility.

“Each year, Ryder employees show up and demonstrate extraordinary dedication to the United Way,” says Ryder Chairman and CEO and past chairman of the board for United Way Miami Robert Sanchez. “Reaching this new giving record is a testament to their commitment to helping others, and I am so grateful to everyone who contributed. I’d also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to this year’s campaign co-chairs, Kendra Phillips, vice president for transportation management & brokerage, and Bill Dawson, senior vice president & chief of operations, for their exceptional leadership in making this achievement possible.”

Funds raised enable United Way chapters throughout the country to continue the critical mission of addressing local community needs and providing access to quality education, healthcare, and financial resources to create stronger communities where Ryder employees also live and work.

“For more than 40 years, Ryder and United Way have partnered to provide essential resources to families in need, and this record-breaking $1.150 million donation ensures we can continue addressing critical challenges and creating a brighter future for our community,” says Symeria Hudson, president and CEO of United Way Miami, the chapter serving the community where Ryder is headquartered. “Ryder’s commitment to community-building and philanthropy has a tremendous impact, and their support for United Way makes a difference in the lives of individuals through programs and initiatives that provide access to health & wellbeing, education, resilient communities and economic mobility.”

About Ryder System, Inc.

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated port-to-door logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, contract manufacturing and packaging, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, nearshoring solutions, full-service leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world’s most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, services fleets at 760 maintenance locations, and operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices; technology-driven innovations; corporate responsibility; environmental management; safety, health and security programs; military veteran recruitment initiatives; and the hiring of a diverse workforce. www.ryder.com

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Jonathan Mayor, jonathan_c_mayor@ryder.com

Amy Federman, afederman@ryder.com

Source: Ryder System, Inc.

FAQ

How much did Ryder System (NYSE: R) donate to United Way in 2024?

Ryder System donated a record-breaking $1.150 million to United Way for 2024, marking the highest contribution in their 40+ year partnership.

What initiatives will Ryder's (NYSE: R) 2024 United Way donation support?

The donation will support United Way initiatives in Health & Wellbeing, Education, Resilient Communities, and Economic Mobility across the United States.

How did Ryder (NYSE: R) raise the United Way donation funds for 2024?

The funds were raised through a workplace giving campaign featuring five days of virtual and in-person fundraising activities, including employee donations and a contribution from the Ryder Charitable Foundation.