SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California and the Blue Shield of California Foundation today announced multiple activities across the company in support of relief efforts currently underway in the Hurricane Katrina disaster area.
Blue Shield of California and its employees have contributed approximately $125,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The contributions are part of a nationwide $3 million fundraising drive by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, of which Blue Shield of California is a member. Blue Shield of California employee contributions were matched by the company.
The Blue Shield of California Foundation also donated $25,000 to Operation USA, a California not-for-profit organization providing medical supplies to community health clinics serving survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
In addition to monetary contributions, Blue Shield employees have donated food and clothing items, as well as pints of blood, at Blue Shield employee volunteer program events throughout California. Blue Shield has conducted an outreach effort to make job opportunities available to those impacted by the hurricane. Interested candidates should visit www.mylifepath.com/careers for more information.
Founded in 1939, Blue Shield of California is one of the state’s leading healthcare companies. Headquartered in San Francisco, the not-for-profit corporation has more than 3.3 million members, 4,300 employees and more than 20 offices locations throughout California. For more information, visit the Blue Shield of California website at www.mylifepath.com.
CONTACT: Stephan T. Pippen Media Relations Consultant Blue Shield of California (415) 229-5366 stephan.pippen@blueshieldca.com
Blue Shield of California
CONTACT: Stephan T. Pippen, Media Relations Consultant of Blue Shield ofCalifornia, +1-415-229-5366, stephan.pippen@blueshieldca.com
