Eduardo Martinez, President, The UPS Foundation
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The UPS Foundation announces a donation of more than 7.6 million dollars going to 41 non-profit organizations. This includes more than one million dollars in cash and in-kind support over a three year period to the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Eduardo Martinez, president of The UPS Foundation, says the funds will allow the organization to expand its Paving Access to Veterans Employment initiative, impacting more than 400,000 veterans.
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WE CONSIDER IT A PRIVILEGE TO SUPPORT OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN AND TO HELP THEM PROSPER AND FLOURISH. WE’VE PARTNERED WITH THE PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA FOR 25 YEARS AND OUR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING VETERANS TRANSITIONING BACK INTO THE WORPLACE RUNS DEEP. THE FOUNDATION HAS A LONG HISTORY OF CONTRIBUTING TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITIES.
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In addition, UPS recently announced its commitment to hiring more than 25,000 veterans over the next five years. For more information, please visit please visit UPS.com/foundation.