GE Presents $250,000 Contribution to Disabled American Veterans on NBC Universal's ``Clash of the Choirs''
-- Contribution reflects commitment to communities, employees and
men and women of the U.S. military --
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--GE today announced a $250,000 contribution to the Disabled
American Veterans (DAV) whose primary mission is to help build better
lives for disabled veterans and their families. The presentation and
tribute to the men and women of the U.S. military was made on the live
2-hour series premiere of NBCU's "Clash of the Choirs."
The $250,000 contribution was presented by former Brigadier
General Frank Taylor, GE chief security officer. Mr. Taylor has over
35 years of government service, which includes roles as Assistant
Secretary of State for diplomatic security and U.S.
Ambassador-at-Large for the State Department under then Secretary of
State Colin Powell.
"GE takes great pride in the Company's commitment to hiring
veterans as well as supporting those employees who continue to serve
in the military," said Mr. Taylor. "We are honored to share in the
Disabled American Veterans mission of bringing hope into the
communities where these veterans and their families live."
This contribution is in addition to the two-year $1.5 million
grant presented earlier this year by the GE Foundation, the
philanthropic organization of General Electric Company. The GE
Foundation grant has allowed the organizations' Transition Service
Program to be significantly expanded. This program offers free
benefits, counseling and claim filing assistance to disabled troops
about to transition into civilian life. DAV will have the ability to
hire additional staff, provide outreach into medium-size military and
naval bases and offer additional resources at bases already covered by
the Transitional Service Office Program.
Today, there are more than 6,000 U.S. veterans employed by GE. The
Company has a long history of hiring enlisted military and veterans
and provides the tools necessary to help veterans succeed in their
jobs. To learn more about U.S. Military Veterans and GE, please visit
http://www.gecareers.com/GECAREERS/html/veterans.html.
About Disabled American Veterans
The 1.3 million-member Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit
organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in
1932, represents this nation's disabled veterans. It is dedicated to a
single purpose: building better lives for our nation's disabled
veterans and their families. For more information, visit the
organization's Web site www.dav.org.
About GE
GE (NYSE: GE) is Imagination at Work -- a diversified technology,
media and financial services company focused on solving some of the
world's toughest problems. With products and services ranging from
aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security
technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media
content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100
countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more
information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com.
General Electric, Fairfield
Britta Barrett
203-373-2389 (office)
203-400-1892 (cell)
Britta.Barrett@ge.com
Frank Mantero,
203-612-0603 (cell)
Frank.Mantero@ge.com
Jeff DeMarrais,
203-373-3244 (office)
203-583-2495 (cell)
Jeff.DeMarrais@ge,com
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