ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The CHS Foundation and CHS Inc. employees will contribute $41,500 to CARE in support of Pakistan flood relief efforts. The CHS Foundation is an independent, private foundation supported by CHS Inc., a leading energy, grains and foods company.
The $41,500 contribution includes $16,500 in donations from CHS employees, along with a $25,000 donation from the CHS Foundation.
"In the wake of Pakistan's worst flooding in recorded history, we recognize the great responsibility placed upon relief organizations, governments, companies and citizens around the world to assist in recovery," said William Nelson, president, CHS Foundation. "The CHS Foundation and our employees are gratified to support the rebuilding of livelihoods and homes through our contribution to CARE."
The CHS Foundation (http://www.chsfoundation.org/) is the major giving entity of CHS Inc. (http://www.chsinc.com/). As a part of the CHS stewardship focus, the CHS Foundation is committed to investing in the future of rural America, agriculture and cooperative business through education and leadership development.
CHS Inc. (http://www.chsinc.com/) is a diversified energy, grains and foods company committed to providing the essential resources that enrich lives around the world. A Fortune 100 company, CHS is owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives, along with thousands of preferred stockholders, across the United States. CHS supplies energy, crop nutrients, grain, livestock feed, food and food ingredients, along with business solutions including insurance, financial and risk management services. The company operates petroleum refineries/pipelines and manufactures, markets and distributes Cenex® brand refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products. CHS is listed on the NASDAQ at CHSCP.
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CONTACT: Jessie Frank of CHS Inc., +1-651-355-4918,
jessie.frank@chsinc.com
Web Site: http://www.chsinc.com/
http://www.chsfoundation.org/
