PMI U.S. Launches "Thanks for Giving" to Honor Community Service Across the Northeast

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PMI U.S. (NYSE:PM) launched the "Thanks for Giving" campaign on Nov 25, 2025 to spotlight community service and charitable partners across the Northeast during Thanksgiving and #GivingTuesday.

Key metrics reported: more than $35 million in U.S. giving since 2022; employees' community participation rose 400%; $4.8 million to 148 regional organizations since 2024; and the WeCare program directed $1,860,000 to 400+ local groups in 44 states and DC in 2025.

The campaign highlights partnerships supporting economic empowerment, veterans, nutrition and local animal sanctuary support, and frames PMI U.S.'s approach as year-round, impact-focused philanthropy.

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• Total giving exceeded $35 million since 2022
• Employee community participation increased 400%
• $4.8 million given to 148 regional organizations since 2024
• WeCare directed $1,860,000 to 400+ local organizations in 2025

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Campaign Highlights Generosity and Commitment to Improving Lives

STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses ("PMI U.S.") today announced the launch of "Thanks for Giving," a call to action inspiring business and individuals to recognize and support the charitable organizations and individuals working every day to build stronger communities. As Americans pause to recognize Thanksgiving and #GivingTuesday, the Thanks for Giving campaign highlights the spirit of generosity that drives impact year-round, while celebrating the extraordinary service of charitable partners—from national nonprofits to local organizations working tirelessly in communities across the nation.

"#GivingTuesday started as a single day of goodwill, but the true impact comes when generosity—and accountability with those investments—becomes part of our everyday behavior," said Marian Salzman, Senior Vice President, PMI U.S., who was a driving force behind creating GivingTuesday in 2012. "At PMI U.S., generosity isn't limited to a season. Since 2022, our giving has exceeded $35 million, and our employees have increased their participation in community programs by 400 percent. Saying thank you is powerful. But living it—365 days a year, with transparency and purpose—is even more meaningful."

Since 2024, PMI U.S. has contributed more than $4.8 million to 148 organizations across the region, supporting communities in need and the company's core giving pillars, including over $4.4 million for economic empowerment initiatives and nearly $225,000 toward veterans and military support. With that support, organizations are enabled to further drive meaningful community-level change to improve lives.

"PMI U.S.'s support has enabled us to provide holistic support with housing, career development and wellness help to over 8,000 veterans throughout 30 counties in Western and Central Pennsylvania," said Toshua Jarrett, Chief Development Officer of Veterans Leadership Program. "This partnership helps us serve all who served, empowering veterans across the state of Pennsylvania to reach their fullest potential."

"Thanks to PMI U.S., we've been able to expand our Cooking for Heart Health program and engage more participants with hands-on nutrition education," said Christin Kwasny, Development Director at Vetri Community Partnership. "PMI U.S.' support is helping to create measurable improvements in cooking confidence, nutrition knowledge, and heart-healthy habits across our community."

The "Thanks for Giving" campaign also spotlights the WeCare program, which empowers PMI U.S. employees to nominate nonprofits for company-funded donations. In 2025, it directed over $1,860,000 million to over 400 local organizations across 44 states and the District of Columbia. This brings PMI U.S.'s total contributions since 2022 to more than $35 million nationwide.

As a result, PMI U.S. employees helped direct nearly $300,000 in company-sponsored funds to support organizations across the region. "Through PMI U.S.'s investment in Storeybrook Farm Sanctuary, we can continue providing a safe, compassionate home for the animals in our care," said Olivia Weeks, Founder and President of Storeybrook Farm Sanctuary, Inc. "We're grateful for PMI's commitment to our mission and for helping us make a meaningful difference every day."

Thanks for Giving is part of PMI U.S.'s pragmatic philanthropy—a better approach to corporate giving built on listening, investing for impact, and bringing others together to support those who are doing meaningful work every day. Learn more about PMI U.S.'s approach to philanthropy here.

PMI U.S.: Invested in America
Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 30 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI's global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities, including in Owensboro, Kentucky, and Wilson, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com.

References to "PMI" mean the Philip Morris International family of companies. "PMI U.S.," "we," "our," and "us" refer to one or more PMI U.S. businesses.

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FAQ

What is PMI U.S.'s "Thanks for Giving" campaign announced on Nov 25, 2025 (PM)?

A philanthropy campaign to recognize and support charities and volunteers across the Northeast during Thanksgiving and #GivingTuesday.

How much has PMI U.S. given in the U.S. since 2022 (PM)?

PMI U.S. reported giving more than $35 million in the U.S. since 2022.

What were PMI U.S.'s regional contributions since 2024 (PM)?

PMI U.S. said it contributed $4.8 million to 148 organizations across the region since 2024.

How much did the WeCare program direct in 2025 and to how many organizations (PM)?

WeCare directed $1,860,000 to over 400 local organizations across 44 states and DC in 2025.

What measurable employee impact did PMI U.S. report related to community programs (PM)?

The company reported employee participation in community programs rose by 400%.

Which community areas did PMI U.S. highlight in the Nov 25, 2025 announcement (PM)?

The announcement highlighted economic empowerment, veterans support, nutrition education, and local animal sanctuary support.