GE donates $590,000 In Equipment To New Orleans Schools

In a donation valued at approximately $590,000, GE supplied products from the company’s Consumer & Industrial business, including electrical equipment, lighting and ballasts, and appliances, to more than 50 New Orleans schools. The donation is part of the $5 million in cash and almost $10 million in equipment and services already committed by the company for Hurricane Katrina disaster relief.

“Some schools opened Sept. 7 and even earlier this year — something I’m not sure would have been possible without the extra boost we received from GE,” said Robin G. Jarvis, superintendent of the Recovery School District. “The electrical equipment allowed us to get the lights on and the safety equipment allowed us to make big strides, quickly, with the cleanup,” Jarvis said.

The donation included 87,000 light bulbs and 11,600 lighting ballasts; electrical transformers, switchgear and surge protectors; eight pairs of commercial washers and dryers; 10 top-mount Energy Star refrigerator; 58 microwaves; 918 emergency lights; 816 exit signs; numerous exterior lights; Tyvex safety suits for clean-up volunteers; filters; and paint.