Arlington, VA - January 19, 2018 -The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced a collective donation of $1 million to disaster relief efforts in California, Florida, Puerto Rico and Texas, and assistance organizations addressing critical needs in the Las Vegas community. The contributions help 11 organizations that are supporting recovery efforts on the ground.

   "We represent American companies, and following the devastation and tragedy we wanted to help our fellow citizens get back on their feet as quickly as possible," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. "We recognize that no amount of resources will erase the suffering these communities have experienced. However, our industry is committed to supporting the hundreds of volunteers and affected individuals overcome these difficult times."

   CTA is proud to support the following organizations:
 
California

Napa California Community Foundation	$62,500 .
Community Foundation Sonoma County-Sonoma County Resilience Fund	$62,500
The United Way of Ventura County-Thomas Fire Fund	$75,000

Florida

Harry Chapin Food Bank-Recover, Rebuild, Restore	$50,000
American Red Cross	$50,000

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Science, Technology, & Research Trust	$250,000
American Red Cross	$250,000

Texas

Houston Food Bank	$80,000
Greater Houston Community Foundation-Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund	$20,000

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Foundation	$50,000
Trauma Intervention Center	$50,000