September 30, 2024
Media Advisory: Bank of America volunteers with Wichita Habitat to build a home as part of Global Build Week
This content was originally published by Rocky Genz of Bank of America – Wichita. Minor adjustments have been made to the original advisory alert.
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
WHAT: Wichita Habitat for Humanity received a $15,000 grant from Bank of America to support the construction of a new affordable home. This generous contribution will help cover the cost of essential materials, ensuring that a deserving family has a safe and stable place to live. This grant builds upon the bank’s long-standing commitment to Wichita Habitat for Humanity which has totaled $137,500 since 2020. On October 4 and 5, local Bank of America employees will volunteer with the organization to help paint the exterior, caulk around the house, and do general cleaning for the next phase of the home that they have co-sponsored.
During Global Build Week, Bank of America employees will volunteer with Habitat organizations across the U.S. to help build, repair, or renovate homes alongside homeowners.
WHEN: October 4 and 5
WHERE: [Location Redacted]
VISUALS: Volunteers building a home
WHO:
Danielle Johnson, Executive Director, Wichita Habitat for Humanity
Katie Frank, Development Director, Wichita Habitat for Humanity
Quang Nguyen, Marketing & Communications Manager, Wichita Habitat for Humanity
Brian Knolla, Construction Coordinator, Wichita Habitat for Humanity
Rocky Genz, Senior Vice President, Market Executive, Bank of America Wichita
Media is welcome to attend and will have the opportunity to speak with the representatives listed above.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Marissa Smith, for Bank of America
(515) 571-0018
marissa.smith@ext.bcw-global.com
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About Wichita Habitat for Humanity
Wichita Habitat for Humanity is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a non-profit organization that strives to create a world where everyone has access to safe and affordable housing. Since 1986, we've partnered with families in Wichita and Sedgwick County to build or improve their living situations. We achieve this by providing opportunities for homeownership through affordable mortgages, homebuyer counseling, and neighborhood revitalization initiatives. Our mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. For more information, go to wichitahabitat.org.
About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 69 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,800 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 58 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BAC).
Media Contact
- Quang Nguyen, Marketing & Communications Manager
Wichita Habitat for Humanity
(316) 269-0755 or quangn@wichitahabitat.org