HOUSTON, Aug. 12, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetroBank, N.A., a community bank with branches in Houston and Dallas, announces today a community-wide drive to raise funds for the victims of Typhoon Morakot.
"Typhoon Morakot has caused massive destruction and suffering in East Asia," remarked George M. Lee, CEO of MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:MCBI), of which MetroBank, N.A. is a subsidiary. "We extend our condolences and in keeping with our tradition of community outreach as we did for the victims of the South Asian Tsunami in 2004, Katrina Hurricane in 2005 and in 2008 we raised and matched over $167,000.00 for the China's Earthquake victims." Mr. Lee continues, "Coming off a strong second quarter with a profit it is only right for us to share our blessings with those suffering and less fortunate by matching every dollar donated by our employees, local businesses, individuals and organization up to $50,000. We strongly believe that the generosity of our community will make this drive more successful than previous ones."
To contribute, please make your check payable to "American Red Cross/International Response Fund" and please note on the memo line of your check "Typhoon Morakot Relief - Taiwan". You can mail your check to MetroBank or drop off the check at any MetroBank branch before September 15, 2009.
Metro Bank, N. A. Attn: Typhoon Morakot Relief P.O. Box 4760 Houston, Texas 77210-4760
For more information, call MetroBank at 888-414-3556 or visit our web site at www.metrobank-na.com.
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