In addition to www.alcoa.com, Alcoa is an active participant in and uses social media to communicate information about the company. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn are powerful tools that allow us to connect with our customers, investors, potential employees and fans.
PITTSBURGH--September 18, 2001--
Alcoa announced today that it has created an Alcoa Relief Fund to assist
the victims of last Tuesday's terrorist attacks in New York, Washington,
D.C., and Pennsylvania. Initially, the Alcoa Relief Fund will be built
on a $2 million commitment by the company. This is in addition to the
$75,000 immediately donated by Alcoa Foundation to the Red Cross, to
prompt deliveries of water, personal protective equipment, and other
materials contributed by several Alcoa businesses.
Coupled with Alcoa's initial commitment of $2 million to this fund is
the availability of a further $1 million from the company to match
contributions made by Alcoa employees and retirees worldwide to
accredited relief agencies serving the communities of New York or
Washington, or to the families of victims of these events. The matching
program includes donations made between September 11 and December 31,
2001.
"Alcoa's matching contribution will be added to the Alcoa Relief Fund
to bolster the original $2 million," said Alcoa Chairman Alain Belda.
"As events continue to unfold, it is our intention to apply these funds
in the areas of greatest need."
Alcoa is the world's leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated
aluminum and alumina. It has 142,000 employees in 37 countries.
Editorial Contact:
Joyce A. Saltzman
412-553-4467
Alcoa on Facebook
Alcoa on LinkedIn
Alcoa on Twitter
AlcoaTV on Youtube