American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova raises funds for flood victims

American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova raises funds for flood victims

• 23.09.2008

CHISINAU, September 23, 2008. American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova (AmCham) successfully closed the fundraising campaign initiated in August to assist victims of the flooding which affected Moldova this summer. Totally, AmCham members contributed almost 175 000 MDL, making it possible to buy a new big, comfortable house for a 4-children family from Purcari village, Stefan-Voda. Among the donators can be listed both small Moldovan companies and big international companies such as British American Tobacco, Coca-Cola HBC, Ecovit, Horizon Capital Advisor LLC, Immunotehnomed, Moldcell, Red Union Fenosa, Sun Communications, Turcan si Turcan. The most important thing is that some big companies have contributed substantial funds to AmCham initiative alongside with its individual very generous contributions. At the same time, it was a great opportunity for some small companies to join their efforts for a common goal. We are glad that due to our initiative a family from Purcari got its warm home, mentioned John Maxemchuk, the President of AmCham. AMCHAM donated to Gratii family a roomy, convenient house, provided with necessary utilities (gas, water), all equipped inside (furniture, dishes) and with a big yard, where children can play. In pursuance of flooding that affected many families from Moldova, the AmCham CSR Committee came with a proposal for its members eager to help the victims. The member companies made their contributions to a bank account that AmCham established for the CSR Committee specifically for the purpose of pursuing social projects. The AmCham administration and members of the CSR Committee worked directly with the mayors and aid groups in the hardest hit localities to find suitable homes and identify the families that have lost their homes.