USAA and its members have donated nearly $3 million to assist in the recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. USAA made an initial donation of $1 million after Hurricane Helene and has since committed an additional $500,000 to military aid societies to directly support military families impacted by both storms.
Through a giving opportunity, USAA members have donated nearly $1.4 million, which will support efforts led by the American Red Cross, Team Rubicon, and World Central Kitchen.
Several weeks after Hurricane Helene rocked Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, USAA has seen over 80,000 claims. And with many around the country eager to help those who have felt the impacts, USAA recommends:
— Volunteering at local food banks or churches. Team Rubicon has always sought volunteers to deploy with them for deeper involvement as disasters strike.
— Avoid unsolicited requests through texts, calls, social media, and other channels and verify the legitimacy of the organization before donating.
— Donating blood – Check with the local blood bank or the American Red Cross for blood donation locations.
If you’re interested in donating money, check Charity Navigator or Guidestar to verify the nonprofit organizations and the effectiveness of their programs. Organizations like Metropolitan Ministries and Feeding Tampa Bay have programs underway to assist.
Last year, USAA and The USAA Foundation, Inc. committed approximately $46 million in philanthropic contributions. And USAA employees extended that impact through their personal giving and volunteering. In total, USAA employees logged over 267,000 volunteer hours and contributed more than $7 million to nonprofits (a total of $13 million with USAA matching). More recently, USAA employees raised nearly $600,000 through USAA’s annual Bowlathon event, with donations going to Onward Ops, Overwatch Project and K9 for Warriors as part of Face the Fight’s efforts to reduce veteran suicide.
KEY QUOTES:
“We’ve seen the true power of the USAA family in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We’re grateful to our teammates who are standing tall for members, both with boots on the ground and through phone and digital, and to all our members who are helping to support families in need.”
-Wayne Peacock, president and CEO at USAA
