Universal Audio Supports Humanitarian Relief in Ukraine
March 16th Online Store proceeds raised $152,247 for World Central Kitchen, Doctors Without Borders, and CORE.
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • March 28, 2022 — Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including the popular Apollo and Volt audio recording interfaces and UAD plug–ins, is pleased to announce the results of a special UA Giving Day benefitting humanitarian relief efforts for the Ukrainian people.
On Wednesday, March 16th, UA donated 100% of the day’s Online Store proceeds — $152,247 — to World Central Kitchen, Doctors Without Borders, and Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE), three organizations actively supporting the needs of civilians in the wake of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
“We at Universal Audio have been stunned and saddened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine leaving millions of people displaced and in fear for their lives, families, and country,” says Sandeep Gupta., COO of Universal Audio, “By contributing to relief efforts and implementing business practices that add weight to the ever-growing mountain of pressure on Russia, we are doing everything we can to support the people of Ukraine. Our hearts are especially with those in our UA family who live and work in Kyiv.”
Last week’s special UA Giving Day for Ukraine is just one of the many charitable giving efforts supported by Universal Audio’s year-round UA Giving Program. For a full list of the charitable giving partners, as well as information on how to apply for a grant, please visit www.uaudio.com/uagiving.
About Universal Audio Inc.
Universal Audio (UA) is a pioneer in audio and music production tools, with a rich 60‑year history of craftsmanship and innovation. UA today enables millions of audio and music creators worldwide, with industry‑standard Apollo and Volt recording interfaces, UAD plug‑ins, UAFX pedals, advanced audio machine learning, LUNA recording suite, and UA Custom Shop hardware. UA is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with passionate employees worldwide — united by our goal of "Inspiring Sound for Generations."
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