Christmas in January…Urban Partnership Bank Gives Coats To Needy Children
 

Chicago, Illinois -- On Monday, January 10th more than 50 youth ranging in age from 5 through 14, received winter coats, hats, gloves and other warm clothing items thanks to the efforts of Urban Partnership Bank and South Central Community Services, Inc. The winter clothes had been collected
at various branch bank locations and culminated in a special distribution ceremony at South Centrals main office.

On hand to give away the gifts were Mr. Dwayne Brown, Vice President of Urban Partnership Bank,  Ms. Leana Flowers, Director of Community Relations and Dr. Felicia Blasingame, President/CEO of South Central Community Services, Inc. The recipients were children from the agency’s Head Start program, their parents and a host of teens from the After School program all of whom were happy to be receiving a second Christmas Day!

Dr. Felicia Blasingame said “We are truly grateful to Urban Partnership Bank and to all of those who were kind enough to contribute these winter clothing items. Many of these families would go without if it were not for their efforts”.

“This is a great example of how Urban Partnership Bank is committed to helping the families it serves in the communities where we do business”, said Ms. Leana Flowers, “and we look forward to working with South Central next year”.

Urban Partnership Bank formerly known as Shore Bank, provides access to financial services and support to distressed neighborhoods to help transform them into strong, stable communities. Urban Partnership Bank plans to continue the legacy of community development.  To find out more, please visit www.sbk.com

South Central Community Services Inc. operates 10 facilities with 24 programs and has been serving  the Chicago land community for 40 years. This comprehensive human service agency is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and families.
To learn more please visit, www.sccsinc.org