RALEIGH,
N.C., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First
Citizens Bank today announced a $25,000 donation to support community relief
efforts in areas devastated by the tornadoes that recently ripped
through the Midwest. The donation will assist the Omaha Community
Foundation in partnering with nonprofits to help impacted
individuals, families and businesses across Nebraska with their immediate and long-term
needs.
"Our hearts go out to the community members whose lives have
been upended by the tornadoes," said Hope
Holding Bryant, First Citizens' vice chairwoman and the lead
executive for its General Bank. "We are committed to supporting our
neighbors during this challenging time and are grateful for the
critical work being done by the Omaha Community Foundation and
local nonprofits to aid recovery efforts."
Associates from First Citizens Bank's three Omaha-area branches are providing on the
ground support by assembling and distributing care packages of
essential items and grocery gift cards to 100 impacted
families.
"I'm amazed by how quickly our community has joined together to
support one another in the aftermath of this disaster," said
Troy Strom, Nebraska area executive at First Citizens
Bank. "From the care packages created by our branch associates to
the emergency and recovery services provided by local foundations
and nonprofits, I'm proud of all that's being done to help the
affected families get back on their feet."
Visit First Citizens Bank's Community Support page to learn
more about how we help strengthen our communities.
About First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank helps
personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial
strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a
unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that
has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general
banking services including a network of more than 500 branches and
offices in 30 states; commercial banking expertise delivering
best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast
to coast; innovation banking serving businesses at every stage; and
a nationwide direct bank. Parent company First Citizens BancShares,
Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with
more than $200 billion in assets.
Discover more at firstcitizens.com.
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