Past Community Support Initiatives

Commit 2B Fit
This elementary school program promotes healthier lifestyle choices and encourages kids to take the Commit 2B Fit Challenge. Over 17,000 kids were given “planners” that helped them to schedule everything from classes and homework, to work-outs and nutrition. The goal of this program was to create a grassroots nutrition and fitness program for both parents and their children.

The "Change Exchange" Promotion
Funds were raised and donated to American Red Cross Chapters throughout the BankAtlantic service area. The general public was invited to donate their loose change at a BankAtlantic location for Katrina victims, as well as those affected by Hurricane Wilma.

"The Hungry are Banking on You" Food Drive
Since 2000, BankAtlantic has been helping to fight hunger in local communities. During the annual drive, BankAtlantic employees and customers bring non-perishable food to BankAtlantic locations, which is distributed to charitable organizations throughout Florida.

Corporate Run
Every year since 1999, more than 200 BankAtlantic employees participate in the 5K Corporate Run in Sunrise, Florida. Proceeds from the run benefit local Florida charities.

Serving Service Day at the Cooperative Feeding Program.
Several times a year, BankAtlantic employees serve breakfast to the underprivileged in out communities.In addition, they stock shelves and prepare food boxes for distribution.

Community Centers of South Florida Blood Drive
Three times a year, BankAtlantic employees take time out of their day to donate blood.

Humane Society of Broward and Miami/Dade
BankAtlantic employees have walked annually since 2005 to show their support of the ethical treatment of animals in the South Florida area.

SmartMoney
Sponsored in conjunction with Hispanic Unity, the SmartMoney program teaches Spanish-speaking constituents the basics of money management from savings to borrowing, debt and credit, and how to become a successful homeowner. The program empowers new generations of Americans, by teaching them how to establish a solid foundation for a stronger financial future. 
The BankAtlantic/Miami Herald Spelling Bee
This event encourages Miami/Dade and Broward elementary and middle school students to improve their spelling skills.

Bright Horizons
BankAtlantic, a corporate partner with the Bright Horizons School, holds fund-raising events throughout the year to raise funds for student programs. In 2003, BankAtlantic won the Partnership in Education Award for the second consecutive year for partnering with a “Special Student Center”.

Literary Feast, Novel Day and Lit LIVE!
These local community events are held to raise funds and awareness for the Broward County Public Library Foundation, while reminding audiences of the power of the written word. Authors are brought in to discuss their books, review other literature and relevant current themes. High school students and the general public also get an opportunity to discuss books with their authors.

Reach Out and Read Program of the Literacy Coalition of Broward County
In 2002, BankAtlantic employees held a book drive and collected more than 700 books to donate to this program.


 

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