Desjardins donates $30,000 to the Red Cross to support emergency aid in Pakistan

MONTREAL, Sept. 2, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Desjardins Group has teamed up with the Canadian Red Cross, donating $30,000 to the Pakistan Floods Appeal. This donation will help the Red Cross bring emergency aid to people and communities affected by the devastating floods that are currently impacting over 33 million people in Pakistan.

"Our hearts are with the Pakistani community and diaspora. Our thoughts go out to the people affected by the deadly flooding and their family members in Canada and around the world," said Guy Cormier, Desjardins Group President and CEO. "With Pakistan experiencing the worst flooding in its history, Desjardins is joining the efforts of the business community by donating $30,000 to the Red Cross relief fund."

Donations made to this fund will enable the Red Cross to provide relief, recovery, and resiliency activities in Pakistan in response to this disaster, as well as related and future disasters.

Desjardins members and clients who would like to contribute to the Pakistan Floods Appeal can make a donation by going to www.redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111.

About Desjardins Group
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $404 billion. It was named one of the 2022 Canada's Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry.

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