Inspiring Conversations: Inside the Truist Foundation and American Red Cross Partnership
With Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross
Audio File
As we prepare for another busy hurricane season — expected to be one of the most active in years — Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell connects with American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern to discuss how they partner to support critical disaster preparedness, relief and recovery work.
Last year, Truist Foundation announced a $5 million grant to support the American Red Cross’ Community Adaptation Program, in addition to its $1 million annual disaster relief grant.
Listen as these leaders talk about the problems the two organizations are working to solve, adversity faced by people experiencing severe weather year after year, how powering progress after disasters strike spurs economic mobility, and the future of humanitarian aid. Plus, hear firsthand about the legacy McGovern hopes to leave as she prepares to retire at the end of this month after 15 years at the helm of the American Red Cross.
Tune in to hear this compelling conversation on this episode of Inspiring Conversations, Truist Foundation’s audio series with nonprofit leaders doing the work.
About Truist Foundation
Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation, an endowed private foundation established in 2020 whose operating budget is independent of Truist Financial Corporation, makes strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive. Embodying these focus areas are the Foundation's leading initiatives – the Inspire Awards and Where It Starts. Learn more at Truist.com/Foundation.
