Anheuser-Busch Donates $1 Million To New York City Red Cross.Business Editors ST. LOUIS, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2001 In response to Tuesday's terrorist incidents The following is a timeline of acts and failed attempts that can be considered non-state terrorism. Massacres more generally are listed chronologically at List of massacres; assassinations are listed by location at List of assassinated people. , the Anheuser-Busch Foundation announced today it is donating $1 million to the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. in Greater New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of for relief efforts to aid victims in the New York metropolitan area New York–Northern New Jersey–Long Island is the most populous metropolitan area in the United States and the third most populous in the world, after Tokyo and Mexico City. . The foundation is the charitable arm of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BUD). "Like all Americans, we are shocked by the tragic and violent terrorist attack on our country," said John E. Jacob, executive vice president and chief communications officer The chief communications officer or CCO is a job title for the head of communications, public relations and/or public affairs within an organization. Most typically, the CCO reports to the chief executive officer (CEO) of a corporate entity or president of an operating unit. , Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. "We share in the grief for the victims, their families, relatives and friends of Tuesday's horrible events. In times like these, we all become neighbors," he added. In response to Red Cross requests for donors, Anheuser-Busch is also encouraging employees to donate blood at Red Cross facilities across the country. In addition to the monetary donation, Anheuser-Busch donated 9,500 cases of canned water to aid the victims and rescue workers in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . The Salvation Army Salvation Army, Protestant denomination and international nonsectarian Christian organization for evangelical and philanthropic work. Organization and Beliefs The Salvation Army has established branches in 100 countries throughout the world. and the American Red Cross are distributing the water. The water was canned at the Anheuser-Busch Cartersville, Ga. brewery, and Metal Container Corporation in Rome, Ga., a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch Companies, supplied the cans. "The American Red Cross is working around the clock to ensure that those affected by the tragedies have comfort and care," said John Clizbe, vice president of Disaster Services for the American Red Cross. "We are grateful that so many Americans, including those from corporate America, have demonstrated a willingness to help the Red Cross provide immediate relief to everyone who has been touched by these catastrophic events." Headquartered in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch Companies is a diversified international corporation with interest in beer, packaging and family entertainment. Its subsidiaries include Anheuser-Busch, Inc., the world's largest brewer, whose products include Budweiser and Bud Light, the two largest-selling beer brands in the world. Other subsidiaries include Busch Entertainment Corporation The Busch Entertainment Corporation (BEC also called Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks) is the family entertainment division of the Anheuser-Busch Companies. One of 13 Anheuser-Busch subsidiaries, Busch Entertainment is responsible for the operation and maintenance of ten amusement , which operates nine theme parks in the United States and Metal Container Corporation. Other subsidiary business interests range from creative services to railcar repair and transportation. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. To help the victims of this and other disasters, contributions can be made to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund by calling 800/HELP-NOW or 800/257-7575 (Spanish). Internet users can make a secure online credit card contribution by visiting www.redcross.org. Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may also be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. SOURCE: Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. |
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