American Express to Match Eligible Donations Made with Membership Rewards® Points in Support of Relief Efforts in Ukraine
April 07 2022 - 10:22AM
Business Wire
American Express (NYSE: AXP) today announced U.S. Consumer,
Small Business and Corporate Card Members who are enrolled in the
Membership Rewards® program can use Membership Rewards® points
towards a donation with PayPal Giving Fund to support select
charities that are providing humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine
and affected parts of Europe.
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American Express to Match Eligible
Donations Made with Membership Rewards® Points in Support of Relief
Efforts in Ukraine (Graphic: Business Wire)
From now through June 15, 2022, American Express will match the
dollar value of Card Member contributions made using points with
PayPal Giving Fund to support eligible charities. Eligible
charities include the International Rescue Committee, the
International Medical Corps, the American Red Cross,
UNICEF, Save the Children, and USA for UNHCR.
More information is available at
https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/117960065609536829.
“People around the world have rallied together to support
humanitarian aid efforts in Ukraine and for all of those affected
by this crisis,” said Howard Grosfield, Executive Vice President
& General Manager, U.S. Consumer & Global Premium Services
at American Express. “Through our Membership Rewards points
donation match program, we’re proud to offer Card Members another
way to help make a difference and are grateful for their support to
organizations providing critical assistance to communities that
need help now more than ever.”
“UNICEF USA is grateful for the support of companies like
American Express that are engaging customers to help the families
of Ukraine,” said Renée Cutting, Chief Philanthropy Officer, UNICEF
USA. “Children in Ukraine are in desperate need of safety, health
care, safe water, nutrition, and protection. UNICEF can’t do this
work alone and these donations will help us reach the most
vulnerable.”
American Express is dedicated to supporting its customers and
communities during this difficult time. This effort builds on
American Express’ previous commitments, including donating
$1,000,000 in aid to humanitarian organizations supporting relief
efforts in Ukraine and parts of Europe, matching donations from
colleagues globally through the American Express Match program and
a making available one million hotel room nights across Europe to
support refugees and first responders in partnership with
Hilton.
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