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Clarien aims to top 2013 GiveBack numbers

Royal Gazette Staff
Updated: Nov 24, 2014 09:36 AM
Capital G Donates $20,000 in Additional Support to Meals on Wheels ¬ ¬ HAMILTON, BERMUDA þÄì 6 December, 2012: In consideration of the continuing challenges faced by our local economy, Capital G announced today that the company will make an additional donation of $20,000 to Meals on Wheels in lieu of holiday gifts and seasonal celebrations. ¬ ¬ þÄúThis year, in addition to matching incoming donations and volunteering, we feel that it is extremely important to ensure that our friends at Meals on Wheels have the additional support needed to provide much needed services, nourishment and care,þÄù Mr. Truran said. þÄúThere is an increased demand for their services through the holidays and we hope that todayþÄôs donation will help them bridge the difference during these challenging times.þÄù ¬ ¬ þÄúWe are truly appreciative of the Capital G family for their additional support this holiday season,þÄù said Meals on Wheels Chairman Joe Gibbons. þÄúTodayþÄôs donation means that we will be able to provide additional assistance to so many of our neighbors who depend heavily on us, especially now.þÄù He continued, þÄúOur entire staff would like to thank Capital G for their constant commitment to our cause, and their tireless volunteer efforts and charitable contributions.þÄù ¬ ¬ The donation was presented to Meals on Wheels Chairman Joe Gibbons today at 2pm at the Capital G Reid Street branch. ¬ ¬ Additional Support ¬ Capital G employees will also partner with Meals on Wheels to collect donations during the Gibbons Company Charity Shopping Day tomorrow, Friday, December 7th. Customers who donate at least $5 will receive 20% off regularly priced merchandise. ¬ ¬ ¬ Holiday Giving Back Continues ¬ The Holiday Giving Back programme is currently underway. All donations should be received by 5pm on Friday, 21st December. Capital G will match all contributions up to a capped amount and all funds will be donated to Meals on Wheels. ¬ ¬ Donations may be made to Meals On Wheels via the Capital G Bank þÄòGiving

Clarien Bank has launched its eighth annual Holiday GiveBack programme, a donation initiative that encourages Clarien employees, customers and the entire community collaboratively to provide assistance to local charitable efforts during the season of giving.

The programme will again benefit Meals on Wheels, with the goal of providing important resources to an organisation that is committed to the needs to the community.

“We are proud to launch the 2014 Clarien Holiday GiveBack programme, continuing our commitment to partner with charitable organisations such as Meals on Wheels to fulfill their mission of supporting those in need,” Ian Truran, the bank’s CEO, said. “We are a resilient nation, committed to supporting one another through challenging times and the Clarien Holiday GiveBack programme is an opportunity for us to again show our collective strength by donating to an extraordinary cause.”

More than $11,000 was donated to Meals on Wheels during the 2013 programme. Clarien hopes to again encourage the community’s generosity in the season of giving to show their support for those who — for reasons of age, disability or health — depend on Meals on Wheels to deliver a nourishing cooked meal to their home.

“We understand the magnitude of support that Meals on Wheels provides to our community. That’s why the Clarien team is committed to providing more than donations to the organisation. Members of the staff will again volunteer to assist with meal preparation and delivery.”

Joe Gibbons, the director and chairman of Meals on Wheels, said: “The support of Clarien Bank has been invaluable and we are again appreciative of the donations and volunteerism provided through the Holiday GiveBack Programme. The GiveBack programme allows us to provide vital resources during the holiday season, when we typically see an increased need for support.

“On behalf of Meals on Wheels, I would like to thank Clarien for initiating a programme that encourages the entire community to collaboratively support our efforts. Their partnership is critical to help support those who need it most.”

The Clarien Foundation will match all contributions up to a capped amount and all funds will be

donated directly to Meals on Wheels. Donations may be made to Meals On Wheels via the Clarien

GiveBack account as follows:

Clarien No Wait Deposit Box

Use Clarien GiveBack No Wait Deposit envelopes, available at either branch location.

Clarien Teller Donations

Donations may also be made via Clarien Tellers at either branch location. Ask the teller to make a

donation to Meals On Wheels into the Clarien GiveBack account.

Branch Locations

Clarien Main Branch - 19 Reid Street

Clarien Paget Plaza - 161 South Road

Online Donations

Transfer funds via Clarien eBanking on www.clarienbank.com to the Clarien GiveBack account.

Contact the Clarien Service Centre at 296-6969 for assistance.