- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Foundation Forward: The Latest Truist Foundation News | Q4 2024 https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1280936?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1280936?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1280936?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Foundation Forward: The Latest Truist Foundation News | Q4 2024&body=ESG News from Truist https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1280936?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives](/CSR-News/philanthropy-cause-initiatives) # Foundation Forward: The Latest Truist Foundation News | Q4 2024 Dec 4, 2024 10:30 AM ET ![road with hurricane damage](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Truist%20Q4%20Newsletter%20-%20hurricane%20damage.png) ![volunteers loading a truck with sticks](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Truist%20Q4%20Newsletter%20-%20volunteers.png) ![two women standing with robotic equipment](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Truist%20Q4%20Newsletter%20-%20Inspire%20Awards.png) ![three women ](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Truist%20Q4%20Newsletter%20-%20UNCF.png) ![road with hurricane damage](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Truist%20Q4%20Newsletter%20-%20hurricane%20damage.png?h=13afcb78) ![volunteers loading a truck with sticks](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Truist%20Q4%20Newsletter%20-%20volunteers.png?h=0c7c6c19) ![two women standing with robotic equipment](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Truist%20Q4%20Newsletter%20-%20Inspire%20Awards.png?h=0c7c6c19) ![three women ](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Truist%20Q4%20Newsletter%20-%20UNCF.png?h=0c7c6c19) *This quarterly newsletter showcases how Truist Foundation supports Truist Financial Corporation’s purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities through strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive.* [*Click here*](https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation) *to sign up to receive the newsletter via email.* **Supporting communities impacted by hurricanes** This season’s storms have been devastating for communities, so we’ve donated $2.55M to help build them back up. Quick response and recovery efforts are crucial for those impacted by hurricanes and tropical storms—and our leaders are speaking up. Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell spoke during the Clinton Global Initiative's "Corporate Philanthropy and Humanitarian Response" roundtable and SVP, Head of Operations Sara Manning spoke at the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals conference on “ESG & CSR’s Role in Disaster Recovery–Examples of Deciding When, Where, and How to Give.” [Read about our disaster response efforts](https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation/disaster-preparation-relief-recovery?CampIDMaj=AAAQR&CampIDMin=AAA&cid=em-eloq-eccb1297&elrid=CTRUC000000025063&elqTrack=true) **Why recovery work matters** Listen to former American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern speak with Lynette Bell about the adversity people experiencing severe weather face. [Listen now](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3A2jienOv2EgoZtNXF7Q4w?si=28c16579a82a4bf3&nd=1&dlsi=88412a8e55144150&CampIDMaj=AAAQR&CampIDMin=AAA&cid=em-eloq-eccb1297&elrid=CTRUC000000025063&elqTrack=true) **Applications available now: Inspire Awards** Get ready to submit your solution. Apply for this year's Inspire Awards. [Get started](https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/truist-foundation-inspire-awards-year-3?CampIDMaj=AAAQR&CampIDMin=AAA&cid=em-eloq-eccb1297&elrid=CTRUC000000025063) **Honoring outstanding leadership** Lynette Bell was one of three women leaders who received the UNCF Women Who Lead Award. 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