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Unique program shares the stories of nonprofits making a positive
impact.
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Public gets a chance to vote on top agencies.
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Winners receive contributions, volunteer service; all gain from
greater awareness.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
It doesn't always generate big headlines. It may not light up social
media with hot takes and retweets. But there is a lot of good happening
in our communities every day. And Regions
Bank is launching a new program to make sure more people know about
it.
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Regions' ongoing "What a Difference a Day Makes" program encourages volunteerism and nonprofit support throughout communities served by the bank. (Photo: Business Wire)
The bank's 2017 "What
a Difference a Day Makes" program starts today. The program is about
more than publicity for nonprofits. It also provides financial and
volunteer support for 16 innovative agencies serving people throughout
the Southeast, Midwest and Texas.
Those nonprofits will be highlighted during November on Regions' news
website, http://regions.doingmoretoday.com.
The company will also share the stories of these nonprofits through the @RegionsNews
Twitter handle.
The nonprofits reflect a wide range of charities. They perform different
services for different people. What they all have in common is they are
making life better each day for the people - and the communities - they
serve. That means their missions directly align with Regions' mission.
"When people read about the nonprofits on Regions' site, they can then
vote once per day for their favorite agency," explained Rick Swagler,
head of External Affairs for Regions Bank. "The nonprofit with the most
votes at the end of the month will get a $5,000 gift from Regions -
along with 100 volunteer hours of service from Regions associates who
will help the nonprofit complete an improvement project."
Each of the 16 organizations will win some level of volunteer hours and
a financial contribution from Regions. And all of these nonprofits will
have their stories shared in a way that helps more people recognize the
valuable services they provide in our hometowns.
"The What a Difference a Day Makes program has now been in place for a
decade at Regions," Swagler added. "It has always focused on giving all
of our associates a paid day off each year to volunteer for nonprofits
of their choice. We are still doing that. But we are also using our web
and social media channels to make the public a part of this program,
too."
Voting is under way now and continues through Nov. 30. The top
nonprofits will be announced in early December.
Nonprofits participating in the contest were nominated locally and were
chosen based on a variety of factors, including community impact and the
ability to effectively use the volunteer hours and financial support
Regions and its associates provide.
More information about Regions' community commitment can be found here.
About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $123 billion in assets, is
a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation's largest
full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth
management, mortgage, and insurance products and services. Regions
serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its
subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,500 banking offices
and 1,900 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line
of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.
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Regions Bank
Jeremy D. King, 205-264-4551
Regions News Online: regions.doingmoretoday.com
Regions
News on Twitter: @RegionsNews
Source: Regions Bank
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