Boeing has announced a donation of $100,000 from its Charitable Trust to The Salvation Army to aid tornado recovery efforts in the St. Louis area. This contribution comes in response to the recent severe weather that affected the region.
Jeff Shockey, executive vice president of Boeing Government Operations, Global Public Policy and Corporate Strategy, emphasized the company's commitment to community support, stating, "Our thoughts are with all those affected by the recent tornadoes in St. Louis. We are committed to supporting our communities as they continue to recover and rebuild." Shockey noted that collaboration with organizations such as The Salvation Army helps ensure that essential resources are delivered to those in need.
Maj. Robert Mueller, The Salvation Army Midland Division commander, discussed the impact of the tornadoes, highlighting the damage sustained by the community. "We hurt for our neighbors throughout Missouri who were dramatically impacted by the March 14-15 tornadoes. Thus far, we are aware of 3,667 homes that were damaged, many completely destroyed," Mueller stated. He indicated that Boeing's donation will provide crucial support, saying it "will make it possible to provide gift cards to hundreds of survivors throughout St. Louis County in communities where Boeing employees live and work."
Boeing's efforts align with its ongoing dedication to areas where the company operates. In Missouri, where it employs over 17,000 individuals, Boeing's charitable investments exceeded $12 million in 2024. Globally, the company contributed $3.8 million to recovery and relief efforts in 2024.
The company has a tradition of engaging employees in community support through gift matching and volunteer programs, which will also be applied to the tornado relief efforts.