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In the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake Jan. 12, local businesses Price Chopper and Sprint have developed innovative ways to quickly fund the emergency relief effort of the American Red Cross.
Starting Wednesday, Price Chopper stores will offer their customers tear pads in $1, $5 and $10 increments at the point of purchase. All of the funds will go directly to the American Red Cross International Response Fund.
In response to the success of mobile giving campaigns, Sprint announced Wednesday that starting Friday it will advance 80 percent of the funds it received from its customers for Haitian relief efforts. The remaining 20 percent will be submitted under Sprint’s normal 30 to 90-day settlement cycle.
The Sprint Foundation also is matching any American Red Cross earthquake-relief donations made by Sprint employees from Wednesday, Jan.13 through Sunday, Jan. 31. The Sprint Foundation will match employee contributions up to a total matched amount of $50,000. |
