Avangrid Foundation donates $50,000 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief for Hurricane Harvey

Avangrid Foundation donates $50,000 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief for Hurricane Harvey

In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas, AVANGRID Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a diversified energy and utility company recently announced a $50,000 contribution to American Red Cross Disaster Relief through the Avangrid Foundation. This contribution will help the Red Cross provide food, emergency shelter, relief supplies and comfort to those affected by disasters like Hurricane Harvey and countless other crises.

“Hurricane Harvey has caused significant destruction and has affected thousands of people,” said James P. Torgerson, president of Avangrid Foundation. “Our thoughts are with those affected by this storm, including our own AVANGRID employees.”

AVANGRID employs more than 100 people in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas as part of its ENSTOR Gas Storage Company and as field employees at its Renewables wind project.

As a member of the Red Cross’ Annual Disaster Giving Program, Avangrid Foundation pledges donations on an ongoing basis in advance of disasters to help ensure the Red Cross can take immediate action. Since partnering with the Red Cross in 2016, Avangrid Foundation has contributed more than $200,000 for disaster relief.

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