HOUSTON, May 21, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the largest donation in the company’s history, Service Corporation International (SCI) and its associates are donating $1,093,961 to the United Way of Greater Houston as the 2014 giving campaign comes to a close.
“We are proud that our associates have taken on the challenge to do more for our Houston neighbors through giving to the United Way of Greater Houston,” said Tom Ryan, President and CEO of Service Corporation International. “Our company and our Associates understand the impact their donations make, and we look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.”
Since 1988, SCI and its Houston Associates have helped support families and individuals throughout the Greater Houston area by raising and donating more than $7.4 million to the United Way. The funds that have been raised help the United Way of Greater Houston fulfill their mission of improving lives and building a stronger community.
About Service Corporation International
Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America’s leading provider of deathcare products and services. At March 31, 2015, SCI owned and operated 1,558 funeral homes and 465 cemeteries (of which 261 are combination locations) in 45 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Through its businesses, SCI markets the Dignity Memorial® brand which offers assurance of quality, value, caring service and exceptional customer satisfaction. For more information about Service Corporation International, please visit www.sci-corp.com. For more information about Dignity Memorial, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com.
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