The Home Depot Foundation announced that it is increasing donations to the communities of Mexico struck by earthquakes over the past two weeks to $500,000.

The Home Depot operates 120 stores and employs 15,000 associates in Mexico.

The financial support will be provided through funding to local nonprofits and international disaster relief organizations such as Operation Blessing, Team Rubicon and TECHO. The Foundation committed the funds in addition to product that was donated previously by The Home Depot Mexico.

"All of the associates of  The Home Depot in Mexico, the United States and Canada support the great work the citizens and authorities have undertaken in the face of this difficult situation," said Sergio Gutierrez, president—The Home Depot Mexico. "We will continue working to help our communities heal."