The SunTrust Foundation today announced it will donate $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for thousands of residents in North Carolina and South Carolina impacted by the historic flood. The Foundation's contribution to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund will help support individuals and families affected by the heavy rainfall.

SunTrust is also collecting donations for the American Red Cross at 1,400 branch locations throughout its footprint. To find the nearest branch in your area, please visit www.SunTrust.com.

"The unprecedented floodwaters have caused severe hardship for thousands of people throughout the region," said David Fuller, president of the SunTrust Foundation. "As part of our commitment to the communities we serve, the SunTrust Foundation is providing this support to help ensure the needs of our friends and neighbors are being addressed."