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Alexandria, VA, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Impact, a leader in growing global philanthropy, today announced a total of $65.3 million in charitable giving for international COVID-19 relief. Coming together through international grant-making, employee assistance programs, the Vaccine Confidence Fund, and Global Impact’s own COVID-19 Relief Fund, these funds are being distributed to address the vast international relief and recovery needs brought on by the pandemic.

Through its international grant-making and employee assistance program services, Global Impact served as the steward for these funds for partners like Avery Dennison Foundation and Columbia Hospitality Cares Foundation, as well as a leading global philanthropic foundation. From planning to implementation, Global Impact is ushering these funds to countries around the world for COVID-19 relief.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, Global Impact is authorized to receive contributions from individuals and entities around the world and distribute funds on their behalf in the U.S. and internationally. Its employee assistance programming is a natural extension of the organization’s mission to inspire greater giving in the private sector. The service offers a one-stop solution to meet a host of challenges affecting a company’s employees and business health.

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