LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 12, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:FFIC) (the "Company"), the parent holding company for Flushing Savings Bank, FSB (the "Bank"), today announced that they are participating in the FDIC Money Smart for Young Adults program. The announcement was made by John R. Buran, Flushing Financial's President and Chief Executive Officer.
John R. Buran stated: "There is no better time to educate our young people on the importance of sensible money management. This program provides students with the basic knowledge and skills they need to manage their money wisely. It also provides Flushing Savings Bank with an opportunity to give back to the communities we serve. Our staff is committed to reaching out to local high schools to present these important topics."
The FDIC's Money Smart for Young Adults curriculum helps instructors teach youth between ages 12 and 20 the basics of handling their money and finances, including how to create positive relationships with financial institutions. Each of the eight instructor-led modules in Money Smart for Young Adults includes a fully scripted instructor guide, participant guide and overhead slides. The curriculum is free and can be customized to meet audience needs.
About Flushing Financial Corporation
Flushing Financial Corporation is the parent holding company for Flushing Savings Bank, FSB, a federally chartered stock savings bank insured by the FDIC. The Bank serves consumers and businesses by offering a full complement of deposit, loan, and cash management services through its fifteen banking offices located in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Nassau County. The Bank also operates an online banking division, iGObanking.com(r), which enables the Bank to expand outside of its current geographic footprint. In 2007, the Bank established Flushing Commercial Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary, to provide banking services to public entities including counties, towns, villages, school districts, libraries, fire districts and the various courts throughout the metropolitan area.
Additional information on Flushing Financial Corporation may be obtained by visiting the Company's website at http://www.flushingsavings.com.
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