WALDORF, Md., Dec. 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Bank of the Chesapeake has taken to social media to raise awareness of 12 deserving local organizations that do great things for the community. The bank will feature one per day over a 12-day period, December 5 – 16, on its Facebook page. Every time a user “Likes” the bank’s post, the bank will donate $1 (up to 100 likes) to the particular organization being featured. In addition, the bank is donating a base amount of $250 to each group, for a total amount of up to $350 given to each cause.
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“We sponsored this challenge because we feel strongly about supporting local institutions that have a passion for service and community. We are hoping to inspire others to get involved, lend a hand, back a special cause and do their part to drive this community to its fullest potential,” said Diane Hicks, Assistant Vice President, Marketing Manager of Community Bank of the Chesapeake.
The selected charitable groups promote a wide array of causes, from feeding and providing shelter for those in need to animal welfare, the environment and literacy.
“We’re excited to be assisting these exceptional organizations,” said William J. Pasenelli, Community Bank of the Chesapeake’s Chief Executive Officer. “As a Community Bank, we understand the importance of doing right by each other and joining together to make our community as strong and healthy as it can be. Helping out in any way makes a big difference. It moves us all forward.”
The 12 organizations chosen for Community Bank of the Chesapeake’s 12 Days of Giving include Farming 4 Hunger, Health Partners, Friends of Calvert Library, Calvert Animal Welfare League, Three Oaks Homeless Shelter, Center for Life Enrichment, The Arc of Southern Maryland, Community Foundation of Southern Maryland, Anne Arundel County Literacy Council, Annapolis Green, Rappahannock YMCA, Inc. and Thurman Brisben Center.
Headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland, Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a full-service commercial bank, with assets over $1 billion. Through its 12 banking centers and five dedicated commercial lending centers, Community Bank of the Chesapeake offers a broad range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses. Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Community Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:TCFC). More information about Community Bank of the Chesapeake can be found at www.cbtc.com.