Honda is strengthening its commitment to disaster relief efforts in the United States by joining the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program with a $1 million annual contribution, effective April 1, 2025.
The program enables the Red Cross to respond more quickly to the more than 65,000 disasters it faces each year, ranging from home fires to large-scale natural catastrophes. Honda’s funding will help ensure immediate access to critical resources such as clean water, food, and shelter in communities nationwide.
“We are proud to build on our longstanding commitment to American Red Cross disaster recovery efforts,” said Jennifer Thomas, senior vice president of Corporate Affairs at American Honda Motor. “Through the Annual Disaster Giving Program, we will strengthen the ability of the Red Cross to provide immediate support when it is needed in communities across America, where Honda associates, customers, dealers and suppliers live and work.”
Honda’s history with the Red Cross spans more than 30 years and includes support for national crises like the September 11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina. Most recently, the company contributed to relief efforts following wildfires in Los Angeles and tornadoes near its Ohio manufacturing plants in 2024, as well as Hurricane Helene.
Cliff Holtz, president and CEO of the American Red Cross, praised Honda’s support, saying, “Families are relying on the Red Cross more than ever as disasters become more frequent and intense, and generous partners like Honda help us prepare for the worst and provide relief when the unthinkable happens.”
On average, the Red Cross responds to an emergency every eight minutes, with approximately 90% of its disaster response workforce made up of volunteers.
Honda’s participation in the Annual Disaster Giving Program aligns with its broader corporate social responsibility mission. Through the Honda USA Foundation, the company supports initiatives focused on education, the environment, mobility, traffic safety, and community development—continuing its six-decade legacy of supporting U.S. communities.
