OREANDA-NEWS.     The Delta Air Lines Foundation has donated USD 50,000 to support the efforts of charitable and nonprofit organizations that offer educational and wellness programs and provide assistance to those in need throughout Iowa. The Foundation's giving benefits a diverse group of organizations in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and the Quad Cities.

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Recipient organizations include local chapters of the American Red Cross; United Way; YMCA; Junior Achievement; Community Foundation; as well as community food banks.

"We believe that giving back to the communities where Delta people live and work is a civic obligation and is a long-standing part of our company's culture," said Tad Hutcheson, vice president – Community Affairs for Delta. "Delta has a long history of serving Iowa and its residents, and we are privileged to be in a position to help advance the missions of these worthwhile local institutions."

The Delta Air Lines Foundation is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1968 to enhance Delta's charitable giving. The Foundation is focused on the key areas of health and wellness, arts and culture, education and diversity. Foundation contributions are unrestricted, allowing recipients to use funds where they are needed the most.