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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta business giant Arthur M. Blank is donating $2.5 million for Hurricane Melissa relief through his charitable organization.

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation will give $1.5 million to World Central Kitchen , which provides food and water for those in need. Another $1 million will go to Team Rubicon , an on-the-ground response and recovery effort, and CARE USA’s Humanitarian Surge Funds.

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Blank is best known as the co-founder of The Home Depot and the Atlanta Falcons’ owner. In a statement, he said Jamaica and the Caribbean hold a special place in his heart and are full of family memories

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