StorageMart Partners with the American Red Cross to Raise $50,000 in Disaster Relief Funding for Hurricane Harvey

StorageMart will match Hurricane Harvey donations to the American Red Cross dollar-for-dollar until raising a combined total of $50,000 to help those displaced by the disaster.

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Aug 30, 2017, 15:22 ET

COLUMBIA, Mo., Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective immediately, StorageMart pledges to match donations to the American Red Cross in support of disaster relief efforts pertaining to Hurricane Harvey. Citizens interested in donating should visit: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/storagemart-pub

More than 90 percent of every dollar donated to the American Red Cross is invested in humanitarian services and programs. Donations of any amount make a difference, and StorageMart looks forward to matching gifts until hitting a combined total of $50,000. Here are a few of the ways the American Red Cross helps those affected by Hurricane Harvey:

Providing first-aid supplies
Establishing shelters for evacuation or victims who've lost their homes
Providing food for shelter guests until they can return home
Distributing water, food and relief supplies across impacted neighborhoods
Handing out cleaning supplies
Creating recovery plans to help families get back on their feet
Giving hope by offering emotional support to help people cope after the disaster
Restoring health by monitoring the well-being of shelter guests and helping them replace prescription medications or eyeglasses

About StorageMart & the American Red Cross

The new fundraising initiative is an extension of "Store It Forward," a charitable giving program created by StorageMart to give back to the many communities it calls home. Store It Forward is a constant, year-round program designed to generate donations during "blue skies" when there is no immediate disaster. StorageMart customers can participate in the Store It Forward program by leaving online reviews. In turn, the company makes donations on their behalf to the American Red Cross and other charities throughout North America and the United Kingdom. For more information about Store It Forward, visit: https://www.storage-mart.com/about-storagemart/store-it-forward

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