BBVA Compass Matching Donations For Haiti Disaster Relief

BBVA Compass sent this out earlier today.

Disaster Relief Account Established for Victims of Haiti Earthquake

At BBVA Compass, we are passionate about our people, and we know that you in turn are passionate about helping those in need.  A special disaster relief account has been established to provide assistance to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.  Employees and customers of BBVA Compass may make donations at any branch between now and January 30.  BBVA Compass will match financial contributions up to $100,000 from the BBVA Compass Foundation.

Contributions can be made through any BBVA Compass banking center.  Checks and money orders should be made out to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund with “Haiti earthquake relief effort” written on the memo line.  Fees for money orders used to make a donation will be waived.  Canceled checks or money order receipts can serve as receipts for income tax purposes.

The BBVA Group is also participating in the relief effort.  Through an account established in Spain, BBVA has committed €1 million (more than $1.4 million U.S.) to be used toward rebuilding schools.  Groups in other areas of the BBVA footprint, including Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela, are also accepting donations and contributing to the cause in various ways.

We want to thank employees for the outpouring of concern you have already expressed in the wake of this tragedy.  Due to distribution issues caused by the massive damage to Haiti’s infrastructure, the only aid we are requesting at this time is in the form of monetary contributions.  We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide information about donating supplies and services if and when the Red Cross is ready to accept them.