Western Union Foundation Donates $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity Toward Relief Efforts in Tabasco, Mexico.Zero Transfer Fee Consumer-to-Consumer Western Union Money Transfer(R) Transactions Sent from Participating Agent Locations in the U.S. to Tabasco Western Union Employee Donations Encouraged to Assist Families and Children ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- To help the flood victims in the State of Tabasco, Mexico, the Western Union Foundation today donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. . Additionally, for individuals wishing to send money to their families and friends, The Western Union Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : WU) will provide zero transfer fee consumer-to-consumer Western Union Money Transfer[R] transactions sent from participating Agent locations in the U.S. to Tabasco until Nov. 30, 2007. In addition to the transfer fee, Western Union also makes money when it changes your dollars into pesos. The Western Union Foundation also is encouraging employee donations through the Western Union Employee Gift Matching Program. The Western Union Foundation will match registered employee donations to Habitat for Humanity on a one-for-one basis, up to $25,000. "The floods in Tabasco and neighboring neigh·bor n. 1. One who lives near or next to another. 2. A person, place, or thing adjacent to or located near another. 3. A fellow human. 4. Used as a form of familiar address. v. communities have left thousands of families without adequate drinking water drinking water supply of water available to animals for drinking supplied via nipples, in troughs, dams, ponds and larger natural water sources; an insufficient supply leads to dehydration; it can be the source of infection, e.g. leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or of poisoning, e.g. , food, medicine and a place to call home," said Luella Chavez D'Angelo, president, The Western Union Foundation. "Through Habitat for Humanity, the funds will be used to help with rebuilding efforts in support of families and children most affected." Habitat for Humanity is a global home-building movement comprising more than 2,300 affiliates worldwide, state support organizations and national organizations in more than 90 countries. Completing a home somewhere in the world every 21 minutes, Habitat builds nearly 26,000 homes worldwide per year. "We are grateful for Western Union's generosity and assistance in the face of the worst disaster to impact Mexico in the last decades," said Mario Flores Flores, town, Guatemala Flores (flōrəs), town (1990 est. pop. 2,200), capital of Petén department, N Guatemala. Flores was built on an island in the southern part of Lake Petén Itzá and on the site of the , director of the disaster response office for Habitat for Humanity International Habitat For Humanity International (HFHI) (generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat) is an international, ecumenical Christian, non-governmental, non-profit organization devoted to building "simple, decent, and affordable" housing. . "This gift will properly restore the homes of families who have lost everything, helping them back on the road to recovery. Our combined efforts focus on rebuilding homes and transforming lives." The Western Union Foundation grant is part of Our World, Our Family, a company initiative to empower empower verb To encourage or provide a person with the means or information to become involved in solving his/her own problems migrant mi·grant n. 1. One that moves from one region to another by chance, instinct, or plan. 2. An itinerant worker who travels from one area to another in search of work. adj. Migratory. families through education and global economic opportunity programs that help them stay connected, overcome barriers, and realize their dreams. About Habitat for Humanity International Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 250,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org. About The Western Union Foundation The Western Union Foundation began in 2000 as a philanthropic phil·an·throp·ic also phil·an·throp·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian. 2. Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: organization to facilitate charitable giving programs worldwide. Through the donations of the Western Union Company, its employees and Agents, the Foundation helps to fund programs that enhance the quality of life for those most in need around the world. Since 2001, the Western Union Foundation, in collaboration with Western Union Agents and employees, has granted nearly $40 million to more than 1,500 non-governmental organizations “NGO” redirects here. For other uses, see NGO (disambiguation). A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a legally constituted organization created by private persons or organizations with no participation or representation of any government. (NGOs) in 70 countries around the globe to support humanitarian projects. In addition, the Foundation has supported more than 50 disaster-relief operations and has funded education and human services programs. About Western Union The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a leader in global money-transfer services. Together with its affiliates, Orlandi Valuta, Vigo and Pago Facil, Western Union provides consumers with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, as well as send payments and purchase money orders. It operates through a network of more than 320,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories. Famous for its pioneering telegraph services, the original Western Union dates back to 1851. For more information, visit www.WesternUnion.com. WU-G |
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