Ross Stores joins Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
The California-based retailer has announced a 400 000 US dollars donation to the American Red Cross to assist with disaster relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana for the thousands of people impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Ross Stores is also raising additional funds by accepting customer donations to the American Red Cross until the 16th of September at the store registers of its more than 1 500 locations. Individuals can also choose to make secure online donations to the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org.
The destruction from this storm has been widespread with unprecedented and catastrophic flooding. The Red Cross is responding to emergency needs in the affected areas by providing meals and shelter for victims.
Barbara Rentler, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Ross Stores is committed to helping those in need, especially in the local communities where we operate our stores. We offer our heartfelt sympathies and thoughts to everyone who has been impacted by this devastating storm."