Qualifying donations for hurricane victims now fee free through
Western Union
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
To support communities and families affected by the recent hurricane
devastation in Texas, The
Western Union Company, a leader in global payment services, today
announced a multi-faceted response to provide support for families and
communities most affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Western Union will provide $0 Fee money transfers when sending from
Western Union Agent locations and telephone money transfers from the
United States to Texas, from Sunday August 27, 2017.
In addition, the Western
Union Foundation is donating $30,000 to the American Red Cross. The
Western Union Foundation will also provide a 1:1 match of qualifying
contributions from participating Western Union Agents.
“Our hearts and thoughts are with all in Texas who have been impacted by
Hurricane Harvey,” said Elizabeth Roscoe, executive director, Western
Union Foundation. “The need for assistance is great, these contributions
will help the American Red Cross provide immediate assistance such as
providing food, water and shelter to the families affected most by the
hurricane.”
Consumers who want to take advantage of the fee-free donations at
Western Union® Agent locations in the US can donate directly to the
American Red Cross. To donate, complete the blue Payments section on the
Western Union form, using “American Red Cross” as the Pay To recipient;
“REDCROSS DC” as the Code City, along with “Hurricane Harvey Relief” in
the Account field.
About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a leader in global payment
services. Together with its Vigo, Orlandi Valuta, Pago Facil and Western
Union Business Solutions branded payment services, Western Union
provides consumers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient
ways to send and receive money around the world, to send payments and to
purchase money orders. As of June 30, 2017, the Western Union, Vigo and
Orlandi Valuta branded services were offered through a combined network
of over 550,000 agent locations in 200 countries and territories and
over 150,000 ATMs and kiosks, and included the capability to send money
to billions of accounts. In 2016, The Western Union Company completed
268 million consumer-to-consumer transactions worldwide, moving $80
billion of principal between consumers, and 523 million business
payments. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.
About The Western Union Foundation
The Western Union Foundation is dedicated to creating a better world,
where the ability to realize dreams through economic opportunity is not
just a privilege for the few but a right for all. Through its signature
program, Education for Better, and with the support of The Western Union
Company, its employees, Agents, and business partners, The Western Union
Foundation works to realize this vision by supporting education and
disaster relief efforts as pathways toward a better future. Our combined
social ventures efforts make life better for individuals, families and
communities around the world. The Western Union Foundation has paid more
than $111 million in charitable giving since its inception in 2001.
These funds have been pledged in more than 137 countries and
territories. The Western Union Foundation is a separate charitable
corporation that is tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code, contributions to which are tax-deductible for US income tax
purposes. To learn more, visit www.westernunionfoundation.org,
or Follow us on Twitter @TheWUFoundation.
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Source: The Western Union Foundation