RMB 2 Million donation for quake relief in Ya’an, Sichuan | A. O. Smith Corp.
Nanjing, China-—A. O. Smith (China) Water Heater Co., Ltd. announced today that the company donated RMB 2 million in both and relief materials to the earthquake-stricken area in Ya’an, Sichuan.
The first 1 million yuan in cash had been remitted through gongyi.sina.com.cn to China Siyuan Foundation for Poverty Alleviation. The money will be used for reconstruction and residents relocation purposes.
A. O. Smith also is coordinating with the foundation to transport RMB 1 million worth of water purifier equipment area to provide assurances of safe drinking water to residents as well as to support the post-quake reconstruction work.
At the same time, A. O. Smith is organizing a fundraising activity among all its staff, and money raised will also be remitted through gongyi.sina.com.cn to China Siyuan Foundation for Poverty Alleviation for reconstruction and residents relocation purposes.