Bank of America Student Leaders® from across the country volunteer with the American Red Cross as part of national leadership summit
WHAT: More than 220 Bank of America Student Leaders will convene at the American Red Cross to assemble over 4,200 care kits for veterans and members of the military. Kits will be delivered to medical facilities in Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, as part of the American Red Cross Totes of Hope program.
This project takes place during the Bank of America Student Leaders Summit, which convenes community-minded high school students from around the country. Through their participation in the summit, which takes place in conjunction with their work at local nonprofits in their communities, the students are developing a greater understanding of how nonprofits, government and the private sector partner to create positive change. The Student Leaders program equips young people with the workforce and leadership skills needed to succeed, in support of Bank of America’s commitment to build thriving communities.
WHO: Jeff Cathey, Senior Military Affairs Executive, Bank of America
Gail McGovern, President & CEO, American Red Cross
Koby Langley, Senior Vice President, American Red Cross
Hannah Rauhut, A Backpack Journalist
WHERE: American Red Cross, 430 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Room: Board of Governors Room
Street parking is available
WHEN: Thursday, July 14, 2016, 8:30-11:00 AM
*Media recommended to attend between 8:30 and 10:00 AM
WHY: Totes of Hope provides essential personal care items like soap, toothpaste, shaving cream and more to veterans and members of the military in need. Each comfort kit will be packaged with a personal note of thanks, authored by a Student Leader. Through this service learning opportunity, Student Leaders will learn about the American Red Cross and its role in convening support for veterans and members of the military.
2016 Student Leaders
Now in its 12th year with more than 2,200 alumni, Bank of America Student Leaders® invests in young leaders by providing community-minded high school juniors and seniors from across the country with eight-week, paid summer internships at local nonprofit organizations and participation in a week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC in July. Through Student Leaders, Bank of America is helping develop the next generation of community leaders.
About the American Red Cross:The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org orcruzroja
