Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced today that it is contributing $1,000,000 to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund to support relief efforts following devastating earthquakes in Haiti.
"Morgan Stanley extends its deepest condolences to those in Haiti affected by this tragedy and to those family members residing abroad, many of whom are here in the U.S.," said James Gorman, CEO and President of Morgan Stanley. "Our culture and history dictate that we, as a Firm, respond and we hope that today's donation will help provide a measure of comfort in the wake of such a catastrophic event."
This gift will be received in addition to the Firm's existing annual $250,000 contribution to the American Red Cross' Annual Disaster Giving Program.
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