Citifinancial Secures Citigroup Foundation Grant for Habitat for Humanit, Saint John Region Inc.
(SAINT JOHN, NB) -- CitiFinancial’s offices in Saint John, Sussex and St. Stephen have secured a Citigroup Foundation Grant, through the Local Contributions Program, in the amount of $14,000 US for Habitat for Humanity, Saint John Region Inc. This represents the second grant awarded to Habitat for Humanity, Saint John Region Inc. by CitiFinancial. Last year, the local affiliate received $6000 US. In 2002 Citigroup and Citigroup Foundations gave $1.5M US to support Habitat builds around the world.
“This organization makes a real difference to the quality of life in our area.” said Marlo Cusack, Assistant Manager, CitiFinancial, Westmorland Street Branch. “CitiFinancial is proud to be a part of this community and it’s important that we all take the time to give back, whether it’s in the form of money, time or talent.
“Our office takes the company philosophy of being a community based lender one step further,” Ms. Cusack continued, “We really care about helping our customers and our neighbours. That’s why we’re giving our support to this program and we hope to continue our support in the future.”
In addition to financial support, CitiFinancial representatives will dedicate their time and labour to the construction of Habitat for Humanity, Saint John Region Inc.’s sixth home in Saint John.
On Saturday, August 9, 17 CitiFinancial representatives and family from CitiFinancial offices in Saint John, Sussex and St. Stephen will gather at 605/607 Brunswick Drive, to do “whatever needs to be done” to help finish the house. The house represents Habitat’s first duplex in the city and will be home to Ray and Bonnie Northrup and their 3 children, and Tammy Turner and her four children.
“That could mean cutting down trees, clearing brush, hammering, filling cracks, sweeping floors … the whole gambit. We’re bringing our gloves and are prepared to sweat,” Ms. Cusack says. “As a CitiFinancial employee, I see this as an excellent way to promote team building skills, networking, and giving back to the community, all the while having fun and probably learning a thing or two about construction.”
“CitiFinancial’s desire to donate their time and labour to our project is testimony to their commitment to the community,” says Debbie Rice, President of Habitat for Humanity, Saint John Region Inc. “This generous contribution of time and hard work, over and above the Citigroup Foundation grant, demonstrates true heart and humanity, and we are extremely grateful of CitiFinancial’s support.”
CitiFinancial, a financial services company specializing in consumer loans, has been in business since 1912 and currently has over 2,000 offices across the United States and Canada. CitiFinancial is a member of Citigroup (NYSE: C), the preeminent global financial services company with some 190 million customer accounts in more than 100 countries, provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, insurance, securities brokerage, and asset management. Major brand names under Citigroup's trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex, and Travelers Life and Annuity. The Citigroup Foundation focuses its grants primarily on community development and education, along with arts and culture, health and human services, and the environment. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com.
Habitat for Humanity, Saint John Region Inc., is an independent, non-profit Christian housing program dedicated to providing homes for Saint John area families in need of decent, affordable shelter. For more information on Habitat for Humanity, Saint John Region Inc., visit our new website at: www.habitatsaintjohn.ca
For more information contact:
Beverly Stears
Chairperson, Public Relations
Habitat for Humanity. Saint John Region Inc.
E-mail: bstears@nbnet.nb.ca
Tel: (506) 642-3654
Or
Jackie Westelaken
Communications, CitiFinancial
E-mail: WestelakenJ@citifinancial.com
Tel: (519) 660-2822
Fax: (519) 660-2637
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