UP's largest corporate disaster relief donation targets Ukraine relief efforts

Add Union Pacific Railroad to the growing list of rail industry constituents that are donating big dollars to relief efforts in Ukraine.

The Class I yesterday announced it will provide $500,000 — its largest-ever corporate disaster relief donation — to support humanitarian operations in the war-torn nation. The donation will be split evenly between the American Red Cross and Save the Children.

Employees also have been overwhelming generous with donations to Ukraine relief efforts, driving nearly $50,000 in matching funds from the company, UP officials said in a press release.

Earlier this month, the Class I announced a two-for-one match program for employees who donate to six organizations providing direct support to Ukrainians: the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, UNICEF, Global Giving Foundation, Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children.

"Our hearts are with the Ukrainian people who did nothing to provoke this attack and whose lives are irrevocably changed," said UP Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz. "Our employees' charitable donations clearly demonstrate they’re taking a stand with the Ukrainian people, and we’re proud to let their generosity guide our corporate contribution to two of many worthy organizations providing immediate aid."