Assistance from Comerica will help provide
free access to the aquarium every Thursday in August, and help
support preservation and restoration of the park
DETROIT, July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Belle Isle Conservancy
is extending the aquarium's hours of operation to provide community
members free access every Thursday in August with support from
Comerica Bank. The bank's assistance, which includes a $10,000 contribution, will not only enable the
aquarium to be open an extra day every week in August but will also
aid in the ongoing restoration of the building.
Additionally, Comerica is hosting a park cleanup for its
Comerica Cares team of volunteers on Saturday, Aug. 10 to give back to the city and
continue helping make Belle Isle the
"Jewel of Detroit."
"We're grateful for this support from Comerica Bank and excited
to provide families an extra day of enjoyment and learning before
the summer is over," said Meagan
Elliott, Belle Isle Conservancy Chief Executive Officer.
"And for those who have never been to the Belle Isle Aquarium, now
is your chance to come see why it was recently ranked the most
beautiful aquarium in America!"
Comerica's assistance includes support of Belle Isle
Conservancy's birthday event on Sunday, Aug.
18 commemorating 120 years of environmental preservation.
The celebration will include family-friendly activities featuring
bounce houses, crafts and story time, as well as a hands-on
dockside science activity to educate visitors about the freshwater
ecosystem within Belle Isle's
canals.
"Comerica and the Belle Isle Aquarium have long served
Detroit, and as we approach our
own historic 175th anniversary we felt it fitting to
support another notable institution that has given back so much to
the city," explained Steve Davis,
Comerica Bank Michigan market President. "It's crucial we uphold
and preserve our natural surroundings and historical landmarks,
ensuring our city thrives and that future generations can enjoy the
park's distinctive environment."
The Belle Isle Aquarium is located at 3 Inselruhe Ave. in
Detroit and open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday
through Sunday until Aug. 29.
No tickets are required but a $5
donation is encouraged.
Comerica's commitment to the community is bolstered through
direct support to transformative nonprofit organizations and by
Comerica colleagues volunteering thousands of hours improving the
communities where they both live and work. Since January 2019, Comerica Bank and the Comerica
Charitable Foundation have contributed more than $49 million to philanthropic organizations in its
markets, and Comerica colleagues have volunteered over 320,000
hours, which translates to more than $10.2
million worth of donated time.
175 Years of Raising Expectations
This year, Comerica
Bank is celebrating 175 years of serving its communities, making it
Michigan's longest-serving bank.
Comerica was founded in 1849 in Detroit during a time when all banks in the
city were exclusive to the business community. This was the
motivation behind Comerica's decision to gear its banking for the
people and for those who wanted to secure their personal and
financial future. Since its inception, Comerica has grown in
Michigan and throughout the
country by focusing on the customer first and offering personal,
small business and commercial banking services, as well as wealth
management services.
About Belle Isle Conservancy
The mission of Belle Isle
Conservancy is to protect, preserve, restore and enhance the
natural environment, historic structures, and unique character of
Belle Isle as a public park for the
enjoyment of all – now and forever. Belle Isle Conservancy works in
close partnership with the State of
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources, the City of Detroit, and island partners to broker
greater investment in the island's capital and programmatic needs.
The BIC also operates the Belle Isle Aquarium, leads island-wide
volunteer stewardship, offers free educational programming, and
serves as a voice of advocacy on behalf of all park users. Follow
on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BelleIsleConservancy/ and
Instagram: @belleisleconservancy
About Comerica
Comerica Bank, a subsidiary of Comerica
Incorporated, has served Michigan
longer than any other bank with a continuous presence dating back
nearly years to its Detroit
founding in 1849. It is the largest bank employer in metro
Detroit and has approximately
4,500 employees (FTE) statewide. With one of the largest banking
center networks in Michigan,
Comerica nurtures lifelong relationships with unwavering integrity
and financial prudence. Comerica positively impacts the lives of
Michigan residents by helping
customers be successful, providing financial support that assists
hundreds of charitable organizations, and actively participating in
Detroit's downtown revitalization.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company
strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial
Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Follow on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/Comerica, X: @ComericaBank and Instagram:
@comerica_bank.
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