SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USAA and its members have now donated nearly $3 million to assist in the recovery from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. USAA made an initial donation of $1 million after Hurricane Helene and has since committed an additional $500,000 to military aid societies to directly support military families impacted by both storms. Through a giving opportunity, USAA members have donated nearly $1.4 million that will go to support efforts led by the American Red Cross, Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen.
“We’ve seen the true power of the USAA family in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton,” said Wayne Peacock, president and CEO at USAA. “We’re grateful to our teammates who are standing tall for members, both with boots on the ground and through phone and digital, and to all our members who are helping to support families in need.”
Just weeks after Hurricane Helene rocked Florida, Georgia and North Carolina, USAA has seen more than 80,000 claims. With many around the country eager to help those who have felt the impacts, USAA recommends:
- Volunteering at local food banks or churches. For deeper involvement, Team Rubicon is always looking for volunteers to deploy with them as disasters strike.
- Avoiding unsolicited requests through texts, calls, social media and other channels and verify the legitimacy of the organization before donating.
- Donating blood. Check with your local blood bank or the American Red Cross for blood donation locations.
- If you’re interested in donating money, check Charity Navigator or Guidestar to verify the nonprofit organizations and effectiveness of their programs. Organizations such as Metropolitan Ministries and Feeding Tampa Bay have programs underway to assist.
In 2023, USAA and The USAA Foundation, Inc. committed approximately $46 million in philanthropic contributions. USAA employees extended that impact through their personal giving and volunteering. In total, USAA employees logged more than 267,000 volunteer hours and contributed more than $7 million to nonprofits (a total of $13 million with USAA matching). Most recently, USAA employees raised nearly $600,000 through USAA’s annual Bowlathon event, with donations going to Onward Ops, Overwatch Project and K9 for Warriors as part of Face the Fight®’s efforts to reduce veteran suicide.
USAA members can visit usaa.com/help for tips and advice, or to file a claim.
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Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among the leading providers of insurance, banking and retirement solutions and serves more than 13.5 million members of the U.S. military, veterans who have honorably served and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has offices in eight U.S. cities and three overseas locations and employs more than 37,000 people worldwide. Each year, the company contributes to national and local nonprofits in support of military families and communities where employees live and work. For more information about USAA, follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@USAA), or visit usaa.com.
