BANKATLANTIC VOLUNTEERS TEAM UP WITH THE KIDS ECOLOGY CORPS
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – March 12, 2009 – BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank”, today announced that BankAtlantic employees have volunteered to team up with the Kids Ecology Corps for a hands-on, eco-action day at the John U. Lloyd Beach State Park in Dania.
Volunteers from BankAtlantic and the Kids Ecology Corps will plant sea oats along the shore of Dania Beach to help conserve our local beaches and prevent continued erosion. They will also plant red mangroves to create new fish and wildlife habitats. Further, Kids Ecology Corps staff, local park rangers, and naturalists will educate the volunteers about the challenges facing our natural areas and how the preservation of our local natural habitats and beaches benefits both wildlife and humans.
“Volunteers are not paid, however their contributions are priceless and make a profound difference,” commented Jarett S. Levan, President and CEO of BankAtlantic. “The well-being of our natural habitats and beaches is vital to our collective future and is the responsibility of every individual. BankAtlantic employees are committed to serving their community and are very pleased to team up with the Kids Ecology Corps.”
Where: The John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
6503 North Ocean Drive, north of Hollywood, off A1A
Dania Beach, FL 33004
(954) 923-6711
When: Friday, March 13, 2009 from 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m.
About Kids Ecology Corps:
The Kids Ecology Corps is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to inspire young people to make environmental action part of their everyday lives and in the lives of those around them.
KEC has reached over 70,000 young people from pre-k through high school, offering unique hands-on presentations and eco-action programs that educate children and youth about: keeping our oceans clean; the importance of trees; the role re-planting our coastal wetlands play in beach conservation; water conservation; pollution prevention; global climate change and energy conservation; and protecting local natural habitats for native wildlife.
Kids Ecology Corps Contact Info:
The Kids Ecology Corps at ArtServe Broward County Library
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Phone (954)524-0366
Fax (954)462-9182
Hot line 1(877)556-KIDS or 5437
Email: kec@kidsecologycorps.org
For further information, please visit our website at www.kidsecologycorps.org
About BankAtlantic:
BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank”, is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida. Via its broad network of community branches, online banking division - BankAtlantic.com , and conveniently located ATMs, BankAtlantic provides a full line of personal, small business and commercial banking products and services. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week with extended weekday hours, Free Online Banking & Bill Pay, a 7-Day Customer Service Center, Change Exchange coin counters and free retail and business checking with a free gift.
BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic.
BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank,” Contact Info:
Public Relations:
Hattie Hess or Sharon Lyn
Telephone: 954-940-5342 Fax: 954-940-5320
Email: CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com
Public Relations for BankAtlantic:
Rbb Public Relations
Sandra Fine
Telephone: 305-567-0535, Fax: 305-448-5027
Email: sandra.fine@rbbpr.com
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