After the catastrophes of September in various areas of the Caribbean, Apple quickly collaborated with the American Red Cross to raise funds. Own Tim Cook promoted the action on his Twitter account. But in addition, workers and clients have made a common front to support the victims, achieving the not inconsiderable figure of 13 million. Those affected by the hurricanes in the US, Mexico and Caribbean countries will see a reward from Apple, as they revealed to us last Thursday.
The money will be used initially for the more basic goods such as, recovering shelters, drinking water, food and emergency supplies. Some comment that Apple staff volunteered for pre-storm duties as well as for actions afterward. recovery of homes and fixtures. The volunteers collaborated in the distribution of clothes, food and water.
All the Apple stores reopened as soon as possible, providing the infrastructure of its facilities for different actions. The Wi-Fi in the stores provided communication to many citizens who required this service.
Participation in the Apple initiative in donations in the face of the hurricane catastrophe has been as follows, as reported by the American Red Cross: anonymous citizens have donated the amount of 2 Million dollars. Apple donated $ 1 million. But the company has helped alleviate other disasters that occurred around the same time. He gave 1 million to GlobalGiving for the recovery of the earthquake in Mexico and 5 million to hand in hand, intended for charities such as the Texas Reconstruction Fund, Feeding Florida, Habitat for Humanity and the ASPCA.
Apple earns astronomical figures throughout the year, but it is appreciated that a part contributes to social tasks.