KCA supports Victorian Bushfire and Queensland Flood Appeals
Thursday 19th March 2009
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| Kimberly-Clark staff provide |
KCA/NZ employees dug deep, donating over $30,000 which the company then matched to make a $60,000 donation. As well, Kimberly-Clark donated more than $125,000 worth of product.
To top this off, Kimberly-Clark Corporation in the US generously donated US$50,000 to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal fund from their Corporate Disaster Relief Funds..
Managing Director, Mark Wynne, said “Like many Australians the Kimberly-Clark community has been deeply moved by the tragedies of the bushfires and floods. We hope in some small way our contribution helps those affected.”
Working on the advice of our distribution partner Foodbank Australia, Kimberly-Clark has distributed KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Toilet Paper and HUGGIES® Nappies and Wipes to disaster hit areas.
As well, the company has undertaken to match employee donations dollar for dollar to boost much needed cash donations.
Kimberly-Clark prides itself on being a generous supporter of Australian charities and caring for those in need.
In the past year alone, Kimberly-Clark Australia has responded to over 250 requests for donations, financial support and product donations through its Community Care programs. Our programs include payroll giving, matched donations and partnerships with Clean Up Australia and the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI).
What you can do to help
All contributions to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal and Quensland Flood Appeal would be greatly appreciated. So many Victorian and Queensland families have been affected and are in need of assistance.
Here are a few contacts in your community where you can provide your support.
Victorian Bushfire Appeal
The 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund is a partnership with the Victorian Government, the Australian Government and Red Cross to support communities impacted by devastating fires which have ravaged many parts of Victoria.
If you wish to make a donation to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund go to www.redcross.org.au or call the toll free number 1800 811 700.
The Salvation Army is also providing immediate assistance to families in need. You can donate to the Salvation Army Victorian Bushfire Appeal online.
There are many other ways that you can contribute to families in need. For details of all donation/assistance points please review the contact information on the Our Community website.
Queensland Flood Appeal
The Queensland Government has launched a Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal Fund. Donations can be made at any of the major banks:
- Commonwealth
- Westpac
- National Australia Bank
- ANZ
- Suncorp Metway and
- Bank of Queensland.
Cheques should be made out to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal Fund. Donors can also contact the Smart Services Queensland Call Centre on 1800 173 349 with their credit card details. This line will be open 24 hours a day. All donations of $2.00 or more to the appeal will be tax deductible.
Blood donations in Queensland are currently in short supply. Please call 13 14 95 for your nearest blood donation centre.
The Salvation Army is also providing immediate assistance to families in need. You can donate to the Salvation Army Queensland Flood Relief Appeal online.