DETROIT, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank today
announced a $100,000 donation to
longtime community partner Capuchin Soup Kitchen, a nonprofit
organization that has served Detroit for more than 90 years with a mission
to support and feed those most in need within the Detroit community. Comerica will support
Capuchin Soup Kitchen and its programs for 2020/2021 in the
following areas:
- 2020 Holiday Food Drives on Thanksgiving (November 23-24) and Christmas (December 16-17), providing food for approximately
1,300 households;
- Operational expenses;
- 2021 Support Our Capuchin Kitchen (SOCK) Fundraiser; and
- Financial education initiatives.
"We are proud to continue investing in Capuchin Soup Kitchen and
its mission to serve individuals and families by meeting food
security needs as well through social and emergency assistance,"
said Mike Ritchie, Comerica Bank
Michigan market president. "For over 90 years, the Capuchin Soup
Kitchen has served a higher purpose through its outreach, vital to
community wellness and sustainability. The inspirational efforts of
the Capuchin Soup Kitchen during the pandemic exemplify its
selfless commitment to others, and we look forward to assisting
them in their mission."
In September, Capuchin Soup Kitchen served as the first
community partner for Comerica's Detroit Lions 2020 First Down
Program, which awarded the organization $2,500.
"The Capuchin Soup Kitchen is grateful for this partnership with
Comerica Bank," said Brother Jerry Johnson, Capuchin Soup Kitchen
executive director. "The support Comerica has given us over many
years has helped alleviate suffering in our community, and it
speaks to how partnering and teamwork can help make a positive
difference in the lives of those who struggle with poverty,
homelessness, addiction and other challenges. With these funds,
we'll be able to provide 30-pound pantry food boxes to
approximately 1,300 households on Thanksgiving and Christmas as
well as provide other operational support to continue our programs
and services."
Comerica is committed to supporting communities and businesses
throughout Michigan. Comerica Bank
and Comerica Charitable Foundation have invested $4 million in community programming and
businesses throughout the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, and
Comerica's partnership with Capuchin Soup Kitchen is a part the
bank's community commitment. These investments have aided small and
micro businesses and assisted community service organizations
providing support and resources to youth, seniors and other
vulnerable populations.
About Comerica Bank
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company
headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three
business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank and Wealth
Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people
and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica
Bank locations can be found
in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan,
with select businesses operating in several other states, as well
as in Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total
assets of $83.6 billion at Sept. 30, 2020.
About Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Founded in 1929, the
Capuchin Soup Kitchen serves Metro Detroit by providing food,
clothing, and human development programs to the people of its
community. In addition to preparing and serving meals at two
soup kitchen locations, it operates a shower program, emergency
food pantry, and an after-school program for children. It also
distributes household items and clothing. Its Earthworks Urban Farm
harvests six tons of produce from a one-and-a-half-acre
USDA-certified organic farm, while sharing knowledge on sustainable
relationships between human beings and the earth. The Capuchin
Soup Kitchen's On the Rise Bakery residential training program
affords workforce development and skills training for
formerly-incarcerated citizens. In addition, the Capuchin Soup
Kitchen's Jefferson House – a
twelve-bed residential substance use disorder treatment facility –
assists men seeking to reclaim their lives from addiction.
CSKDetroit.org
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen is a ministry of the Province of
St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order,
headquartered in Detroit, with
ministries in Michigan,
Wisconsin, Illinois and Montana. The Capuchins are
funded primarily by donations. theCapuchins.org
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