Florida Community Bank Raises Funds, Backpacks and Awareness on Behalf of National Foster Care Month
15 Mai 2018 - 4:00PM
Business Wire
FCB and its Associates Work Together to Further
Companywide ‘Year of the Child’ Annual Initiative
As part of its annual philanthropic initiative, Year of the
Child, which is dedicated to helping improve the lives of children
in the Florida foster care system, Florida Community Bank (NYSE:
FCB) announces its month-long backpack drive and donation
collection efforts in support of National Foster Care Month.
Throughout the month of May, FCB’s 50 banking centers statewide
will serve as collection points for new backpacks. At the end of
the month, backpacks will be donated to local organizations that
support children in foster care. In addition, FCB will
activate its year-round Change for Change account, an
employee-driven program used to raise money for local organizations
committed to supporting children in foster care. Monies collected
in May and throughout the year will be donated to organizations at
year-end.
On Wednesday, May 30th, FCB will also celebrate its fourth
annual FCB Blue Day, inviting customers and members of the
community to join them at any FCB banking center for complimentary
refreshments, goodies and a touch of blue – the official designated
color of foster care that FCB team members will be wearing in
support.
“FCB is proud to join with leading community organizations and
our associates in support of Florida children in foster care,” said
Kent Ellert, President & CEO, Florida Community Bank. “Children
represent the future. For that reason, we have made it our mission
through our Year of the Child platform to ensure that we do our
part to continuously help improve their lives so that they have
every opportunity possible to excel and thrive.”
In 2015, FCB rolled out its “Year of the Child” company-wide
philanthropy initiative. Since then, FCB, its employees and
customers have raised nearly $100,000 to support Florida children
in foster care through the collection of backpacks, school
supplies, sneakers, and holiday toys; while its employees have
collectively volunteered more than 24,500 hours of their
time. FCB was recognized by the American Bankers Association
(ABA) Foundation’s 2017 Community Commitment Awards for its “Year
of the Child” initiative.
Those interested in supporting FCB’s 2018 National Foster Care
Month efforts by making a backpack or Change for Change donation
can visit any FCB banking center and an associate will be happy to
assist. Backpacks and donations collected will be distributed to
the following community organizations: Brevard Family Partnership,
ChildNet, Inc., Community Based Care of Central Florida, Community
Partnership for Children, Inc., Devereux Community Based Care of
Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast, Eckerd Kids, Friends of Foster
Children Forever, Kids Central, Inc., Our Kids of
Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc, Youth Haven and The Sarasota Family
YMCA/Safe Children Coalition.
About Florida Community Bank
Florida Community Bank, N.A., (NYSE: FCB) is the largest
community banking company and the second largest Florida-based
independent bank, and among the most highly capitalized banks in
the state. Awarded a five-star rating from Bauer Financial™, FCB
assets are more than $11 billion, with capital ratios that exceed
regulatory standards. Since its founding in 2010, FCB has been
steadfast in its commitment to delivering personalized service,
innovation, and products and services equal to those offered by the
national banks. Similarly, FCB recognizes the importance of
community, fostering a corporate culture that promotes employee
volunteerism at all levels, while supporting community-based
programs and partnerships that help promote greater financial
independence and improved quality of life for families. FCB serves
individuals, businesses and communities across the state with 50
full-service banking centers from east to west, and from Daytona
Beach to Miami-Dade. For more information, visit
FloridaCommunityBank.com. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.
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