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Companies do more than provide products for your lifestyle and for your home. They’re out in local and worldwide communities, providing relief from natural disasters that devastate thousands. Here are five examples of companies donating in times of global disaster.
Wireless customers received unlimited texts and calls for almost an entire month, until the end of November. Landline and U-verse customers were given 60 minutes of calling to family and friends in the Philippines.
Hearing the voice of a safe loved one may have been the greatest gift to many AT&T customers this November.
The telco also decided to replace copper wires on Fire Island, NY with its fiber-optic network, Verizon FiOS. In total, more than $6 million was given to rebuilding efforts and relief from the superstorm by Verizon employees, customers and the Verizon foundation.
Consumers can also give back by purchasing a vintage Tide t-shirt. The profits go back to the communities devastated by disaster.
So far, more than 58,000 loads of laundry have been done by Tide employees. The energy-efficient washers and dryers have been to Colorado after the floods, to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, to San Diego after major wildfires and to many other locations.
Dell also donated 100 laptops to be used with Microsoft’s free mobile connection to provide volunteer centers with Internet access.
Employees also volunteered their time. They travelled to Japan to clean the streets and mud-filled gutters. They also provided more than 1,000 backpacks filled with supplies and books to elementary school children.
This isn’t the only location that P&G has responded to with help. Similar donations were given to Hurricane Sandy victims, Assam Flood victims in India, earthquake victims in Guatemala and more. The company is donating its products to homes throughout the world.
Alexis Caffrey is a freelance writer with a focus on technology, new media, and design. You can reach Alexis on Twitter @alexiscaffrey or alexiscaffrey.com
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