#Bridgetown, Toronto, September 6, 2019, Canada – CIBC is donating US$150,000 to support humanitarian relief in areas impacted by Hurricane Dorian with a focus on the Northern Bahamas. The funds, which include a donation through CIBC FirstCaribbean’s ComTrust Foundation, will be distributed through the Red Cross.
“We stand with all communities
impacted by the devastating hurricane in The Bahamas and surrounding
areas,” said Colette Delaney, Chief Executive Officer, CIBC
FirstCaribbean. “We are committed to helping our clients, team members and
communities recover and rebuild.”
In the Northern Bahamas, CIBC
FirstCaribbean will also be extending special banking assistance to affected
clients to aid in their recovery efforts, added Ms. Delaney.
Canadians wishing to support relief efforts, can donate to the Hurricane Dorian Appeal. Money raised will enable the Red Cross to provide relief and recovery activities in response to the disaster.
Release: CIBC