Menu MERCK COMMITS $6 MILLION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY RECENT NATURAL DISASTERS Our thoughts remain with the people of Mexico affected by the recent earthquakes, those in Puerto Rico and other areas of the Caribbean devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, as well as those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Minimizing the impact to our employees, patients and customers remains our highest priorities. In response to Hurricane Maria and the earthquakes in Mexico, we recently committed to provide $1.5M in financial support to aid agencies working to address these disasters. Merck initially provided annual disaster relief support to the American Red Cross in the amount of $600,000, which allows the Red Cross to move quickly to respond to these and other disasters. We also donated $1 million through the “Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief” television fundraiser, and we provided an additional $250,000 in grants to Direct Relief, Americares, Project HOPE, Save the Children and World Vision. In addition to financial support, our company has donated over $2.7 million worth of Merck medicines and vaccines as well as animal health products, services and professional/technical support, which have already arrived in the affected areas. We continue to work with our partners to evaluate opportunities for additional support. How Merck Employees Can Lend a Hand Merck will match dollar for dollar gifts by U.S. employees to eligible nonprofit organizations directly supporting relief efforts. Merck will also provide a100% match to American Red Cross contributions from our employees located outside of the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Merck's Relief Efforts Natural disasters can happen at any moment. Learn about our company's disaster relief efforts. For Merck Employees Any of our employees impacted by Hurricanes Maria, Irma or Harvey in need of assistance are encouraged to contact our HR Service Center at 1-877-487-4242. Published Sept. 2017 Copyright. © 2009-2017 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Forward-Looking Statement Privacy Terms of Use Site Map