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CTA Breaks Out $1 Million in Disaster Relief Donations to 11 Organizations

CTA detailed $1 million in disaster relief donations designated for California, Florida, Las Vegas, Puerto Rico and Texas in a Friday announcement. The contributions help 11 organizations supporting recovery efforts on the ground, said CTA. California donations went to the…

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Napa Valley Community Foundation ($62,500), Community Foundation Sonoma County-Sonoma County Resilience Fund ($62,500) and The United Way of Venture County-Thomas Fire Fund ($75,000). Florida contributions were to Harry Chapin Food Bank-Recover, Rebuild, Restore ($50,000) and the American Red Cross ($50,000). For Puerto Rico, CTA donated $150,000 to the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust and $250,000 to the American Red Cross. Texas donations included the Houston Food Bank ($80,000) and the Greater Houston Community Foundation-Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund ($20,000). Las Vegas donations were for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Foundation ($50,000) and the Trauma Intervention Center ($50,000). CTA CEO Gary Shapiro said the trade group wanted to help “fellow citizens get back on their feet as quickly as possible.” The industry is “committed to supporting the hundreds of volunteers and affected individuals overcome these difficult times."