COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — In response to the recent flooding that has devastated parts of Texas, Averitt Charities has announced a $20,000 donation to Samaritan’s Purse to aid in ongoing relief and recovery efforts.
The donation will help provide emergency support to individuals and families affected by the widespread flooding.
“Our thoughts are with the many communities in Texas that are facing the aftermath of this disaster,” said Gary Sasser, chairman and chief executive officer at Averitt. “While none of our facilities or associates have been directly impacted at this time, we know that many people in the region are hurting. Through this contribution, we hope to help bring some measure of comfort and assistance as recovery continues.”
Samaritan’s Purse is a relief organization that mobilizes volunteers and resources to assist areas hit by natural disasters.
Averitt Charities is a non-profit organization funded by voluntary associate contributions as well as company matches in honor of associate achievements, life events and milestones. By supporting organizations like Samaritan’s Purse, Averitt Charities seeks to make a positive impact in the lives of those facing crisis and hardship.
For more information about Averitt’s charity initiatives, visit Averitt.com/Charities.
About Averitt
Serving shippers for over 50 years, Averitt is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management solutions with an international reach of over 100 countries. Averitt's “Power of One” service structure provides shippers access to LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment, and Integrated services that cover every link in the supply chain. Averitt’s team has been awarded the highest honors in the industry in the past year, including three Quest for Quality Awards, numerous customer awards, and a top ranking in MASTIO & Company’s shipper survey. Averitt's 8,000+ associates are dedicated to delivering the most reliable services within the industry and promoting a company culture centered around people, communities, sustainability, and giving back. For more information, call 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or visit Averitt.com.
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