ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern has donated an additional $400,000 to the American Red Cross to add in relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the company announced today (Oct. 10).
The company had previously donated $100,000 to the organization for Helene relief on Oct. 1 [see “Norfolk Southern donates …,” Trains News Wire, Oct. 1, 2024]. The latest donation brings the company’s total disaster recovery support this year to $775,000.
“As we stand alongside our communities during this challenging time, we’re not just offering financial support—we’re providing hope and helping rebuild what’s been lost,” Kristin Wong, Norfolk Southern director, NS Foundation and community impact, said in a press release. “This donation reinforces our commitment to being a trusted partner in recovery, not only for those communities impacted by the storms but also for our own team members who have been affected. Together, we’re making sure they have the resources needed for both immediate relief and long-term recovery.”
The company is also encouraging employees to donate by offering a two-to-one match of funds, and will continue hosting blood drives throughout the year.
