PayPal and eBay scheme to benefit local charities

DUBLIN 15 based PayPal and eBay announced last week that nine local charities will receive funding totalling over

?¬33,000 from the eBay Inc GIVE Foundation.

The nine benefiting charities were all nominated by employees of PayPal and eBay from their Blanchardstown, Ballycoolin and Dundalk offices, and their grant allocation was determined by the results of a vote carried out in the two hi-tech firms.

Both PayPal and eBay have a strong history of engaging with and supporting the communities where they operate.

Louise Phelan, Vice President of Global Operations for Europe, the Middle East and Africa with PayPal, said that giving back to local communities was a source of pride for both companies.

“So far this year, we have donated over

?¬88,000 to 22 Irish charities,

? she said.

“PayPal and eBay teammates have been busy taking part in our official volunteer programmes. It’s all part of our corporate social responsibility strategy which is our commitment to making the world a better place by enabling growth, enabling greener commerce and powering giving.

“Each of our chosen charities does hugely important work, and I am delighted that, as a company, we can offer financial support of this scale to such worthy causes.

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Hazel Mitchell, Site Director, eBay, said, PayPal and eBay teammates in both Dublin and Dundalk worked hard to support local charities, through volunteering, donations, and participating in the many fundraising activities that are held at company offices.

“I

‘m delighted that the eBay Inc GIVE Foundation can provide additional support to another nine Irish charities,

?she added.

“I’m immensely proud of the amazing community spirit shown by our teammates in Dublin and Dundalk.”