Hurricane Idalia hit the Gulf Coast of Florida as a Category 3 storm on Aug. 30, and moved through the heart of the Truist footprint. In advance of landfall, Truist Foundation announced a $500,000 donation to support relief and recovery efforts for communities across the Florida Gulf Coast and Southeastern Seaboard impacted by the storm. The funding was dispersed between the American Red Cross, Center for Disaster Philanthropy and United Way.
“While the full impact of Hurricane Idalia is unknown, we recognize that supporting relief efforts in advance is one way we can demonstrate our care for our teammates, clients and the communities we serve,” said Tony Coley, group regional president for Truist. “Through our financial commitment and partnerships, Truist will be there to help our neighbors rebuild as quickly as possible while living out our purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities.”