Republic Bank of Chicago Acts as Premier Sponsor for DuPage PADS 8th Annual Run for Home
Oak Brook, IL – (September 4, 2012) – Republic Bank of Chicago is the premier corporate sponsor for the 8thAnnual DuPage PADS Run for Home 10K & 5K Run and 5K Walk to be held on September 8. As a premier sponsor, Republic Bank will donate $10,000 to the organization’s efforts to combat homelessness in the DuPage County communities. In addition to its sponsorship gift, Republic Bank has assembled a company team of 16 individuals to participate in the event.
Proceeds and donations collected during the PADS Annual Run for Home will support the DuPage County PADS organization’s array of services offered to the area’s homeless population – including employment and educational training, interim housing services and health, legal and social service agencies.
“We believe wholeheartedly in the cause of this organization,” said Martha Johnson, SVP/Compliance Officer/CRA Officer for Republic Bank and a team organizer for the event. “As active members serving this community, we can’t forget the marginalized, in-need individuals we encounter every day. DuPage PADS acts as an incredible support system for the homeless and destitute among us, and we are proud to contribute and become a part of their system of hope.”
For more information on Republic Bank’s sponsorship of the DuPage PADS 8thAnnual Run for Home event on September 8 and to sign up to donate or participate, please visit http://www.dupagepads.org/difference/community_events.html. To learn more about Republic Bank and the expert financial and community-based services they offer, please visit www.republicebank.com.
About Republic Bank of Chicago
Since its founding in 1964, Republic Bank of Chicago has been a respected family owned financial institution with 16 branches in the Chicagoland area. Ranked third in overall performance by Crain’s Chicago Business in 2010, Republic Bank dedicates itself to upholding a quality standard of service by providing creative financial solutions that enhance and inspire customers’ business and personal lifestyle. Small business owners benefit from Republic Bank’s custom business advice and solutions to help maximize profitability and provide for future growth opportunities. For more information, visit republicEbank.com or call (630) 570-7700. Republic Bank is Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
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