Diageo, Captain Morgan’s parent company has pledged $1,000,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands as they face a storm season. The funds announced are in addition to the $250,000 Diageo and its brands have committed to give to the hurricane relief support over the past month.
“The U.S. Virgin Islands has been home to Captain Morgan since we opened our distillery on St. Croix in 2010. As a native of the USVI I am delighted Diageo and the Captain Morgan brand is able to support our community and people in this way,” says Cynthia Arnold, operations director, Diageo USVI.
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett comments, “Diageo’s contribution toward the rebuilding efforts in the USVI will be a strong infusion of support for hurting Americans and devastated islands. I am grateful for Diageo’s commitment to partnership in the Virgin Islands. I look forward to continuing to work with Diageo team members and other generous partners as we all collaborate to rebuild our US Virgin Islands as we persevere through a destructive hurricane season.”
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