BankAtlantic and CBS 4’s Neighbors 4 Neighbors Join Together With Florida to Help our Neighbors in Haiti
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – January 14, 2010 – BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient BankSM and CBS 4’s Neighbors 4 Neighbors announced that they have joined together to raise funds for the earthquake victims in Haiti. Neighbors 4 Neighbors has established an account for anyone wishing to make a contribution towards the Haitian Earthquake Disaster Relief.
Beginning today, all BankAtlantic branches will serve as collection sites for those wishing to donate. The monies collected will be distributed by Neighbors 4 Neighbors which is collaborating with relief and recovery organizations to facilitate donations of money and resources in Haiti.
“The families, children and communities of Haiti are enduring an unimaginable misery and they need our help now. For those who have lost everything, money is the most valuable remedy for this unfathomable tragedy,” commented, Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic.
Funds (cash or checks) can be deposited at any BankAtlantic branch into the following Neighbors 4 Neighbors account, #0066739416. Checks should be made payable to Neighbors for Neighbors. Please write Haitian Earthquake Disaster Relief on the memo line.
“In addition to donations by check, your spare change can also make a profound impact. We all have jars, bowls, pockets and purses with loose change. Visit any BankAtlantic, deposit your spare change into our Change Exchange coin counter machines, hand the teller the receipt, and request that your change go directly into the Haitian Earthquake Disaster Relief account. No matter how large or small, your change can make all the difference in someone’s life,” Levan added.
Alternatively, checks can be mailed and made payable to:
Neighbors 4 Neighbors Family Fund
8900 Northwest 18th Terrace, Miami, FL 33172,
online at http://www.neighbors4neighbors.org/pages/donations.php,
or via telephone by calling 305-597-4404.
About Neighbors 4 Neighbors: Neighbors 4 Neighbors is a non-profit organization originally created in 1992 in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew by WFOR-TV, CBS4. Neighbors 4 Neighbors operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded through foundation grants, corporate donations and pro bono airtime, staff support and facilities and resources provided by CBS4 and its sister station My33 (formerly UPN33). With the power of television as one of its greatest assets, the organization expanded its services beyond hurricane relief and evolved into one of the most effective vehicles for connecting those in need with those who can help, and has forged strong relationships with community and business leaders willing to tackle difficult issues. Research of local television viewers has proved, year after year, that Neighbors 4 Neighbors is the most identifiable public service campaign in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market and South Florida viewers respond to it in a remarkable way. To learn more about Neighbors 4 Neighbors or to become involved, call (305) 597-4404, visit http://www.neighbors4neighbors.org/n4n/, or write Neighbors 4 Neighbors, 8900 NW 18th Terrace, Miami, Florida 33172.
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 and Change Exchange coin counters.
BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic.
BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, Contact Info:
Media Relations:
Sharon Lyn Telephone: 954-940-6383
Fax: 954-940-5320
Email: CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com
BankAtlantic Bancorp Contact Info:
Leo Hinkley, Media and Investor Relations Officer
Telephone: (954) 940-5300
Email: InvestorRelations@BankAtlanticBancorp.com
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