RIDGELAND, Mississippi – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Sep 16, 2021–
As nonprofits and community organizations along the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast begin to rebuild and repair damage from the recent impact of Hurricane Ida, BankPlus has announced a donation of $ 100,000 to the Saints and Pelicans Gulf Coast Renewal Fund. BankPlus’ donation will support nonprofit organizations that provide essential products and services to those in need.
âBankPlus is committed to helping rebuild our communities,â said Bill Ray, CEO of BankPlus. âWe know the Saints and Pelicans Gulf Coast Renewal Fund will put our donation to good use. The funds will allow community organizations to continue providing resources and necessities throughout the long-term reconstruction process. “
âI would like to thank Bill Ray and BankPlus for this generous donation to the Saints and Pelicans Gulf Coast Renewal Fund. My late husband Tom and I first met Bill and his wife Sara when we hosted a boot camp at Millsaps College in Jackson, and I’m proud to call them close friends, âsaid Gayle Benson , owner of Saints and Pelicans. âWith the support of BankPlus and many other large community-based businesses, both in the Southern Gulf and nationally, the Renewal Fund will continue to be able to provide significant support to non-profit organizations. who carry out such important relief work in our region. “
âWhen we welcomed the Saints to Jackson after Hurricane Katrina, we saw how much their efforts meant to the entire Gulf Coast region. Now, after Hurricane Ida, we are proud to join forces with the Saints and Pelicans to help those who need it most along the Gulf, âsaid Ray.
Individuals or businesses interested in contributing to the Gulf Coast Renewal Fund can do so by visiting NewOrleansSaints.com/hurricaneida.
About BankPlus
Founded in 1909, BankPlus is one of the leading regional banks in the South East serving consumers and businesses with the latest technology through a full range of financial services including retail banking, commercial banking, mortgages and wealth management. With more than $ 5 billion in total assets, BankPlus operates 79 financial centers across Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. For more information on BankPlus, visit www.bankplus.net.
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