PR Newswire | Aug 19, 2021 09:03AM EDT

08/19 08:00 CDT

CIBC donates $100,000 to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2021

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2021 /CNW/ - CIBC announced today it is donating $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to assist with immediate relief efforts in Haiti, following the recent catastrophic earthquake and subsequent tropical storm that struck the country.

"The devastation caused by the recent earthquake has created an urgent need to support the people of Haiti," said Stephen Forbes, Executive Vice-President, Purpose, Brand, and Corporate Affairs, CIBC. "In the wake of these tragic events, we are joining our clients and team members in supporting ongoing relief efforts."

CIBC invites Canadians to support those affected by donating to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal. Money raised will enable the Red Cross to provide immediate and ongoing relief activities in response to the disaster, including long term recovery, resiliency, and preparedness for future events.

About CIBCCIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 10 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets businesses, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network and locations across Canada, with offices in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc/media-centre.html.

SOURCE CIBC