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Woodforest Charitable Foundation donates $7,500 to St. Joseph’s Villa

St. Joseph’s Villa Receives $7,500 Donation

Photo Caption:Kevin Hill, Woodforest National Bank; Ross Folkenroth, Woodforest National Bank; Kathleen Barrett, St. Joseph’s Villa; and David Huffine, Vice President of Financial Development, St. Joseph’s Villa.

RICHMOND, VA – Woodforest Charitable Foundation recently made a $7,500 donation to St. Joseph’s Villa.

St. Joseph’s Villa is a place where children with special needs can learn, grow and thrive.  At-risk youth can find their dreams and a way to achieve them.  Women and children in crisis can find refuge and renewal.  Adults living with disabilities can lead independent lives.

The mission of St. Joseph’s Villa is to provide children with special needs and their families the opportunity to succeed through innovative and effective programs.  To fulfill this mission, St. Joseph’s Villa provides a variety of educational, residential and day programs to children and families dealing with autism, homelessness or physical and mental disabilities or behaviors that classify the child as being at risk.  “The Woodforest Charitable Foundation’s recent donation makes a real difference in the lives of more than 800 children and families St. Joseph’s Villa will serve this year,” stated David Huffine, Vice President of Financial Development, St. Joseph’s Villa.  “Take pride in knowing you are helping change the lives of children and families facing difficulties by providing an opportunity for greater stability, independence, self-confidence, value and hopefulness.”

For more information about St. Joseph’s Villa, please call (804) 553-3200 or visit www.neverstopbelieving.org.

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 850,000 customers with branches in excess of 750 throughout seventeen states:  Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, 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.