At least 11 different companies have already pledged over $1 million to help Hurricane Harvey victims. So far, the list includes Apple, Amazon, Chevron, CitiBank, Home Depot, JP Morgan, Pepsi, UPS, Walmart, Wells Fargo, and the investment company Intercontinental Exchange.
It broke a record yesterday for most rainfall from a tropical storm in the U.S. Some areas near Houston have gotten 50 INCHES in less than a week, which is more than they normally get in a whole year.
Thousands of people have needed rescuing . . . at least 14 people have died . . . and that number could go up.
We've seen a lot of inspiring stories about people helping though. And it turns out some of America's biggest companies are stepping up too, by donating over a MILLION DOLLARS EACH to help with relief efforts.
Apple might have pledged the most so far. They've already donated $2 million to the Red Cross. And for every dollar an employee gives, they'll donate another $2.
Other companies that have already pledged over $1 million include Amazon, Chevron, CitiBank, Home Depot, JP Morgan, Pepsi, UPS, Walmart, Wells Fargo, and the investment firm Intercontinental Exchange.
There are also a bunch of companies that have given at least $100,000, including Exxon, Ford, Google, Starbucks, and United Airlines.
You can help with your donations to the American Red Cross
Hurricane Harvey ... Ways to Help ... The American Red Cross
By David Savino