BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sinclair today announced the company has launched Sinclair Cares: Hurricane Helene Relief, a fundraising partnership with the Salvation Army to assist with humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Western North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia and Tennessee.
Beginning today, www.SinclairCares.com will begin fundraising on behalf of the Salvation Army with all donations designated for delivering emergency aid, including food, water, shelter and cleanup kits.
Sinclair is hosting a concentrated day of fundraising on Friday, October 4. In addition, Sinclair will provide a corporate donation of up to $50,000 for the first $50,000 raised through www.SinclairCares.com.
“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Helene, and we are committed to supporting the recovery efforts. At Sinclair, we believe in standing together during times of crisis, and we are proud to partner with the Salvation Army to help provide urgently needed relief to those in need, and help to rebuild lives and communities,” said Rob Weisbord, Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media.
To learn more about Sinclair Cares: Hurricane Helene Relief and to assist with the humanitarian relief effort, please visit www.SinclairCares.com.
About Sinclair Cares:
Sinclair Cares utilizes the strength of Sinclair, Inc’s properties to uplift organizations and inspire audiences and employees to make a positive impact in their communities. A company-wide initiative, Sinclair Cares mobilizes Sinclair’s assets to support various community and charitable endeavors through financial assistance, volunteerism and raising awareness of important topics through Sinclair’s media platforms. Recent partnerships include Feeding America, Reading is Fundamental, National Diaper Bank Network, NAMI, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), The American Red Cross and The Salvation Army.
About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
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