Virginia Commerce Bank Employees Reach Out to the Communities the Bank Serves in Remarkable Ways
2008年6月24日 - 1:36AM
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Virginia Commerce Bank has been practicing a philosophy of Making
the Difference throughout Northern Virginia since its first branch
opened on May 16, 1988. For this 20th anniversary, the Bank�s
employees gave up cake and balloons in favor of a different kind of
celebration: each branch identified local charities to help
hands-on in a real and meaningful way in order to thank the
communities that have contributed to Virginia Commerce Bank�s
success. Since April, employees have dedicated a total of 275 hours
on weekends and evenings, with more hours of dedication to come.
Photos, heart-warming stories and quotations from branch managers,
non-profit directors and employees are available for each of the
initiative mentioned below. Rebuilding Together Alexandria � 15
volunteers from VCB�s operations center and the Vienna and
Alexandria branches came together to repair and renovate a
76-year-old woman�s home in Alexandria, where she raised her 5
children. This will be an ongoing outreach for these volunteers
throughout the year. www.rebuildingtogetheralex.org, Contact �
Katharine Medina, Exec. Director, (703) 836-1021,
km@rebuildingtogetheralex.org. Christmas in May � 47 employees from
VCB�s operations center and the Cameron Station and Newington
branches assisted a single mother with 4 children move into an
apartment and helped supply their new home with necessities. The
family was selected by the Alexandria Department of Human Services.
Employees gathered $100 in gift certificates; 23 sets of linens,
including bed sheets, blankets and towels; a twin size bed with
mattress and box spring; numerous school supplies, including books,
backpacks and writing materials; complete wardrobes for all family
members, personal care products, several kitchen appliances, and a
home computer. A very touching story about �the ice-cream truck�
and a quote from the family�s little boy are available. Contact �
Suzanne Kratzok, Coordinator of Community Resources, (703)
519-3318x206, Suzanne.kratzok@alexandriava.gov. Annual Pet Adoption
Day with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria � On April 19,
2008, VCB�s Del Ray branch in Alexandria hosted its second Annual
Pet Adoption day with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria,
assisted by volunteers from VCB�s Prince Street Branch. 4 dogs have
been adopted so far, with several more applications pending.
www.alexandriaanimals.org, Contact � Abbie Hubbard, Adoptions
Project Coordinator, (703) 838-4774,
ahubbard@alexandriaanimals.org. Teach Children to Save, Bishop
O'Connell High School � A representative from VCB�s operations
center presented to 82�juniors and seniors at Bishop O�Connell High
School. The students learned the difference between checking and
savings accounts and�debit and credit cards, the power of
compounding and ways to plan for retirement. Contact � Mrs. Garry,
Personal Finance Teacher, Bishop O�Connell High School, (703)
237-1400. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Metropolitan Washington, D.C.
Chapter � During the month of April, employees at VCB�s Del Ray
branch in Alexandria sold red paper hearts to customers for $1 and
displayed the hearts with sponsors� names at the teller line. One
teller took the hearts to school and, along with friends, collected
an additional $75 in just one night. VCB raised a total of $300 for
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. www.cff.org/Chapters/metrodc.
Ronald McDonald House Charities � On May 13, 2008, 20 volunteers
from VCB�s Lee-Harrison and Williamsburg Boulevard branches in
Arlington as well as the Annandale and Fairfax branches worked at
the McDonald�s on Rose Hill Drive in Alexandria for an evening to
benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. They made shakes and
fries, flipped burgers, cleaned tables, mopped, manned the
drive-through and more. 50% of the sales went to Ronald McDonald
House Charities, with VCB raising $2,500. Contact � Billy Thakral,
General Manager, Rose Hill McDonald�s, (703) 924-1945. The House,
Inc., Woodbridge, VA � 4 volunteers from VCB�s Lake Ridge branch
spent a day assisting middle and high school students at the
Leadership Center of The House, a non-profit organization focused
on mentoring and empowering handicapped and troubled youth. The VCB
Lake Ridge team continued throughout the following week to help the
students prepare for their 3rd Annual Cinderella Ball fundraiser,
held on May 31, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
http://www.thehouse-inc.com, Contacts � Todd McCormick, Executive
Director, and Helen McCormick, President, (571) 237-5860.
Fredericksburg Baptist Church Thursday Community Meal � VCB�s
Courthouse Road and Central Park branches in Fredericksburg
assisted in setting up, preparing and serving the evening�s meal to
over 100 residents and look forward to assisting more in the
future. The community dinner began in 2003 as part of the church�s
ministry. Contact � Dr. Larry Haun, Pastor, (540) 373-4402. Loudoun
Abused Women�s Shelter � VCB�s Loudoun County branches (Ashburn,
Dulles and Leesburg) are continually collecting new clothes and
household items for the Loudoun Abused Women�s Shelter and have
begun a series of monthly 2-hour seminars at the facility, free of
charge. These seminars, the first of which was held in May, focus
on various personal finance topics relevant to the women whom LAWS
serves. http://www.lcsj.org, Contact � Sue Curtis, (703) 777-6552.
Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce Read-A-Thon at Louise
Archer Elementary School � On May 19, 2008, volunteers from VCB�s
lending department in Vienna worked with first graders at Louise
Archer Elementary School, helping them read to reach their 21-book
goal for a school year-long contest promoting literacy and the
enjoyment of reading. VCB volunteers helped students with
pronunciation, vocabulary, comprehension, etc. Contact � Michelle
Makrigiorgos, Principal, Louise Archer Elementary School, (703)
937-6200. Red Cross Blood Drive, McLean, VA � On May 30, 2008, at
VCB�s Tyson�s branch, over 30 people donated blood, a record for an
inaugural blood drive. The Tyson�s team spent several weeks
recruiting volunteers for the event via in-house flyers at the Booz
Allen Hamilton Building and by word-of-mouth to friends, family and
customers. Contact � Evon Abrams, ARC Potomac Blood Services Region
Coordinator, (703) 930-0351. Fair Oaks ManorCare � On May 28, 2008,
volunteers from VCB�s Chantilly branch spent the day talking to,
playing games with, and helping out residents of ManorCare, a short
and long-term rehabilitation center for elderly people. Contact �
Jean Basheer, Event Manager, (703) 352-7172x6060. SERVE of Prince
William County � In April and May employees from VCB�s Prince
William branches and the operations center collected and delivered
necessities for 12 families consisting of 22 children to SERVE in
Manassas, VA, and will continue to support SERVE throughout the
year with future events. Items included canned goods, home health
care and first-aid products, clothing, blankets, food store gift
cards, cleaning products, school supplies, games and much more.
www.serveinc.org, Contacts � Ms. Sherry Villa and Mr. Matt Verell,
(703) 368-3612. Special Olympics Track and Field Championship at
Hylton High School, Woodbridge, VA � On May 17, 2008,�8
representatives from VCB�s Prince William and Fairfax County
branches volunteered to serve in any capacity needed at the Special
Olympics North Section Track and Field Championship, in which over
150 athletes from all over Northern Virginia competed in a 4-hour,
multi-event track and field competition. VCB employees also had the
honor of conducting the awards presentation ceremonies after each
event.�www.pwsova.org, Contact � Cheryl Danielsen, Volunteer
Coordinator, (703) 680-6661, volunteer@pwsova.org. Lions Eyeglass
Recycling Center of Northern Virginia � On May 2, 2008, volunteers
from VCB�s credit administration department prepared recycled
eyeglasses for world-wide distribution to disadvantaged,
vision-impaired people. http://members.cox.net/lerc, Contact �
William Wildhack, Arlington Host Lions Club, (703) 241-7004. At
Virginia Commerce Bank, we take time to understand your needs in
order to deliver personalized financial solutions for your
short-term goals and life-long dreams. VCB will continue Making the
Difference for you and your community. Established in 1988,
Virginia Commerce Bank (Nasdaq:VCBI) is a full-service, community
bank headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with over $2.5 billion
in assets. The Bank serves the Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg
markets with twenty-six branches, a mortgage lending office and an
investment services department. For further information about VCB�s
many services and a map of convenient locations, please visit our
Web site at VCBonline.com.
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