United Community Bank Foundation Pledges $350,000 to Hurricane Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
United Community Bank Foundation Pledges $350,000 to Hurricane Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina |
[02-October-2024] |
GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the catastrophic devastation in the communities of Western North Carolina caused by Hurricane Helene, the United Community Bank Foundation has approved an emergency grant of $350,000 to nonprofits actively participating in assistance and recovery efforts in the area. Many communities across Western North Carolina that have seen the heaviest amount of damage from Hurricane Helene including Brevard, Spruce Pine, Burnsville, Bakersville, Hendersonville, Newland, Blowing Rock, Cashiers, Etowah and Waynesville are served by United Community. "Our hearts are heavy for our neighbors, friends and colleagues who have been affected by this catastrophic event," said John Goins, United Community regional president in Western North Carolina. "This is about our people, the communities we have been part of for years, the families we've watched grow and the relationships we have created. We are making a promise to stand with our community every step of the way as we rebuild together." Donations from the United Community Bank Foundation will include:
"At United Community, we build communities and now we will help rebuild communities," said Jim Rose, North Carolina state president. "In times like these, we're reminded that a community is more than just a place on the map – it's the spirit of its people. And United will be there side by side with our neighbors until our communities are back on their feet." About United Community Banks, Inc. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-community-bank-foundation-pledges-350-000-to-hurricane-relief-efforts-in-western-north-carolina-302266160.html SOURCE United Community Bank | ||
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