Capital City Bank Group Foundation awards Habitat grant funding
The Capital City Bank Group Foundation recently awarded Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County a $5,000 grant, believing HFHCC’s vision aligns with the goals of Capital City Bank’s
Bart Bennett, right, Vice President Business Banker for Capital City Bank Inverness, presents Christine Erick, left, Director of Family Services for HFHCC, with the $5,000 check from Capital City Bank Group Foundation.
Group Foundation.
“At Capital City Bank, we proudly support organizations that build strong communities by enhancing the quality of life where we live and do business,” said Brooke Hallock, Chief Brand Officer with Capital City Bank, noting since 1885 Capital City Bank has invested in “initiatives that contribute to building a strong community. Today, we are still striving to be a catalyst in engaging and supporting associate volunteerism and involvement.”
The grant funding provided by the Capital City Bank Group Foundation will be used toward its Vital Community Housing and Stability Initiatives, which includes homeowner education and financial literacy classes for successful homeownership after family partners complete the HFHCC Home Ownership program.
Additional classes available to them include mental health awareness, how to be a good neighbor, security and safety protocols.
“Homebuyer education is a very intricate part of our program and we couldn’t do it without community partners like Capital City Bank,” said Christine Erick, HFHCC’s Family Services Director.
Habitat for Humanity offers a “hand up,” not a “hand out” to income-qualified families who are unable to secure conventional financing but are willing to work hard to improve their family’s lives.
Key initiatives include empowering these partner families through education, resources and support to successfully achieve their personal, academic and professional goals; teaching the youth of future homeowner families the skills and attitudes needed to make positive life choices.
For more information about HFHCC or its homeownership program, visit www.habitatcc.org.
