Empire Life employees raise funds for Haiti earthquake relief

January 20, 2010 - Kingston, Ontario - 

In the few days following last week’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, Empire Life employees reached into their pockets and raised more than $5,500 for the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief effort. The funds will be matched by Empire Life, bringing the initial donation to $11,000. The Company has also announced it will match employee donations to any registered aid agency providing earthquake relief in Haiti.

 

The federal government will also match personal donations to Haiti relief, meaning that every dollar donated by Empire Life employees becomes three dollars of support.

 

“Our employees have always been incredibly generous when they see people in need — whether it is here at home or abroad in regions that have suffered terrible tragedies, like what is happening in Haiti ” says Les Herr, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We’re proud to stand behind our employees and their efforts to give a helping hand to those who need it most right now.”

 

Empire Life employees recently raised more than $210,000 in the Company’s annual United Way campaign, $184,000 of which stays in the Greater Kingston area to support local programs and services.

 

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