More than 100 California
Bank & Trust (CB&T) branches participated in the bank’s 25th
annual United
Way fundraising campaign, collectively raising a total of $101,000
to help communities throughout the state. CB&T employees have supported
the United Way for over two decades, helping to improve their local
communities and promote financial stability and independence throughout
California. Fundraising is conducted through voluntary employee
donations either as a one-time donation or a monthly withdrawal from
their paychecks. CB&T employees also volunteer their time and expertise
in local United Way offices throughout the state. Commitment to local
communities and providing financial resources to help Californians reach
their goals is a core value of California Bank & Trust.
California Bank & Trust and United Way Campaign Coordinator/Mentor Volunteer Karen Gilbert (right) helped Marlen Guerrero (left) secure a job during a recent career development day in San Diego (Photo: Business Wire)
One CB&T volunteer is Karen Gilbert, CB&T Vice President of Human
Resources. Karen volunteers regularly at her local United Way office in
San Diego offering career development tools, conducting mock interviews
and providing coaching lessons for students preparing to enter the
workforce. At a recent development session, Karen met Marlen Guerrero,
an enthusiastic young student pursuing a job at a local ice cream shop.
Karen coached Marlen through the interview process and helped her land
the job. “It was a privilege to work with Marlen and to help her secure
a job,” says Gilbert. “It’s great to be part of the CB&T team and I’m
proud of our continued involvement in the communities we all call home.”
United Way operates in more than 1,200 organizations across the country
focusing primarily on issues associated with health, education and
income. In the past five years, California Bank & Trust has raised
nearly $485,000 to support United Way programs. Fundraising is
conducted through voluntary employee donations either as a one-time
donation or a monthly withdrawal from their paychecks. CB&T employees
also volunteer their time and expertise in local United Way offices
throughout the state.
About California Bank & Trust
California Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:
ZION), is one of the largest banks headquartered in California with over
$10 billion in assets and more than 100 branches statewide. CB&T
provides a full array of financial solutions for businesses and
individuals, including commercial and small business lending, cash
management, international banking and wealth management. The
professional bankers at CB&T are backed by major resources, yet maintain
local-decision making authority and regional market and industry
expertise. They are committed to providing clients with valuable
business and economic insights and to connecting them with the
beneficial business relationships they need to succeed. CB&T is
consistently rated by the FDIC as “outstanding” for its Community
Reinvestment Act activities. To learn more, visit www.calbanktrust.com.
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