The Republic Bank of Chicago Donates to Ada S. McKinley Educational Student Scholarship Fund
OAKBROOK, IL – (August 10, 2012) – The Republic Bank of Chicago has donated $1,000 to the Ada S. McKinley Educational Services’ Students Trunk Scholarship Fund. Republic Bank’s offering will go towards providing everyday campus living essentials – such as school supplies, linens, toiletries and computers – to those students whom the Ada S. McKinley Community Services agency grants scholarships to colleges and universities across the U.S.
“Republic Bank’s incredible charitable donation will ensure the success of our scholarship recipients in both academics and college life,” said Aaron Gelb, a Chicago-based attorney who served as Committee Chair of the Trunk Scholarship Initiative. “Their wealth of community spirit now will make sure that these students have a bright and promising future.”
The donation to Ada S. McKinley is only one of many endeavors Republic Bank has and will continue to make to Chicagoland communities throughout the year. By the end of 2012, Republic Bank will have donated $125,000 to a variety of community reinvestment efforts.
“More than anything else, Chicago is our community, and just like the Ada S. McKinley Community Services agency, we’re completely devoted to it,” said Susan Fisher, EVP Retail Banking and Director of Marketing for Republic Bank. “We hope this donation not only serves to strengthen the here and now of Chicago’s youth, but also helps these young people accomplish their dreams to become positive, empowered community influencers in the years to come.”
For more information on the Republic Bank of Chicago’s dedication to community reinvestment, as well as on their array of financial solutions, please visit www.republicebank.com. For more information on the programs offered by the Ada S. McKinley Community Services agency, please visit www.adasmckinley.org.
Pictured: Al DeBonnett (Committee Volunteer, Ada S. McKinley Community Services), Anita Efron (Committee Volunteer, Ada S. McKinley Community Services), Revie Sorey (Educational Director, Ada S. McKinley Community Services; former offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears), Susan Fisher (Republic Bank), Paul Guagenti (Republic Bank), Aaron Gelb (Committee Chair/Volunteer, Ada S. McKinley Community Services), Jeff Grace (Committee Volunteer, Ada S. McKinley Community Services) and Joseph Banks (Committee Volunteer, Ada S. McKinley Community Services) pose together at the Republic Bank check presentation earlier this month.
About Republic Bank of Chicago
Since its founding in 1964, Republic Bank of Chicago has been a respected family owned financial institution with 17 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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