UP Supports Ukraine Relief Efforts
Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor
Union Pacific (UP) will donate a total of $500,000 to the American Red Cross and Save the Children in support of humanitarian efforts in the Ukraine.
UP said that earlier this month, it announced an unlimited 2:1 match for employees donating to six organizations providing direct support for the Ukrainian people: Salvation Army, American Red Cross, UNICEF, Global Giving Foundation, Doctors Without Borders, and Save the Children.
To date, employees have driven nearly $50,000 in matching donations from UP, the railroad reported.
“Our hearts are with the Ukrainian people who did nothing to provoke this attack and whose lives are irrevocably changed,” UP Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz said. “Our employees’ charitable donations clearly demonstrate they’re taking a stand with the Ukrainian people, and we’re proud to let their generosity guide our corporate contribution to two of many worthy organizations providing immediate aid.”
UP’s contribution follow those of CN, Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern and Wabtec.
