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Woodforest Charitable Foundation Makes Donation to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of South Texas

Donation to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of South Texas

Photo Caption:Dr. David Gottlieb; Woodforest Charitable Foundation; Jeff Brennan, Lisa Garcia, Kim Peveto, Cathy Carpenter, Susan Ronaldes, Ruben Zamora, and Alfredo Vazquez Branch Managers of Woodforest National Bank; and Kim Marling, Woodforest Charitable Foundation. Front row seated are: Lori Jacobson, Austin/San Antonio Regional Manager of Woodforest National Bank; Steve Hester, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of South Texas; Amy Persyn, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of South Texas; and Nancy Contreras of Woodforest National Bank.

Austin, Texas - Big Brothers, Big Sisters of South Texas recently received a $1,500 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation and Woodforest National Bank.

Woodforest National Bank branches support the Foundation and their causes through many fundraising events. "The Woodforest Charitable Foundation is pleased to offer support to such a worthy cause.  Woodforest National Bank employees are dedicated to their fundraising efforts which provide the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others," stated Kim Marling, Vice President of Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. They have been a leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers, Big Sisters serves children, ages 6 through 16, in communities across the country. The South Texas agency provided mentoring to 1,662 children, more than 82,000 hours, in 2008. Their mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors.

The Woodforest Charitable Foundation was created by Woodforest National Bank in 2005 as a direct result of its desire to support and invest in the communities in which it serves.  The Foundation is creating a legacy of commitment to those in need, enriching lives and communities through dedicated leadership and faithful administration by providing funding to qualifying 501(c)(3) charities.  For additional information regarding The Woodforest Charitable Foundation, call 832-375-CARE (2273) or visit the foundation’s website at www.woodforestcharitablefoundation.org.

Celebrating 30 years of service and ranked among the top earning banks in the United States, the Woodforest family of banks currently has assets of approximately $3.2 billion and services more than 770,000 customers with branches in excess of 670 throughout fifteen states:  Texas, Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.  For information about Woodforest National Bank, please call 832-375-2000 or visit the bank’s website at www.woodforest.com.