This charitable contribution, a part of COVID-19 relief funding, reflected the ethos of the larger Raymond James organization. The company’s chairman and CEO announced in March 2020 that $1.5 million was earmarked for community COVID-19 response efforts nationwide. A particular focus was on bolstering organizations such as Feeding America that distribute food and other basic-need items.
Over the course of the year, Raymond James expanded this to $2.3 million in total given to organizations in the United States, Canada, and the UK. As Raymond James’ CEO described it, the financial firm has an unwavering commitment to ensuring access to basic needs and medical care among people impacted by the pandemic.