For Immediate Release
For further information
John D. Hatfield, 1st Vice President,
Director of Marketing
Chemical Bank
989-839-5416
CHEMICAL BANK WARMS HANDS AND HEARTS WITH
MITTENS FOR MICHIGAN CAMPAIGN
Public encouraged to donate mittens for needy Michigan residents
MIDLAND, Mich., November 6, 2008 – This week, Chemical Bank launched the “Mittens
for Michigan” campaign, a winter-long drive to collect new and gently used mittens,
gloves, hats and scarves for needy Michigan individuals and families. Collection boxes
are located at all 129 full-service banking offices in 31 counties throughout the Lower
Peninsula.
“Our heart is in this state and with the people of Michigan,” said Chemical Bank
Chairman, President, and CEO David B. Ramaker. “We’re committed to finding ways –
large and small – to help the people of the Michigan communities where we’ve done
business for over 90 years.”
Chemical Bank has partnered with local United Way, Junior Achievement and other
charitable organizations across the state to distribute the donations periodically
throughout the campaign. The drive will run through the remainder of the fall and
winter months and will be supported by in-branch posters, flyers, and Web ads that
encourage the public to join Chemical Bank in “Warming Hands. And Hearts.”
“The United Way is proud to partner with Chemical Bank in its Mittens for Michigan
Program. This program aligns perfectly with United Way’s mission to improve lives by
mobilizing the caring spirit of our community,” stated Ann Fillmore, Executive
Director of United Way of Midland County. “Providing warm mittens to those in need
during the upcoming winter months epitomizes the compassionate spirit of our
community and demonstrates Chemical Bank’s commitment to Live United within the
community. United Way will ensure that these mittens are distributed to families with
the greatest need through our partner agencies throughout Michigan.”
“Mittens for Michigan” is an outgrowth of