Cit Press Release #1

Jenelle Green
Press Release Story
Citibank
Citibank is beginning to get into the Holiday spirit as they do every year. Around the building people are beginning to decorate their cubicles with lights or little Christmas figurines. Decorating isn't the only way Citi celebrates the holidays. Every year since the center has been open they hold various fund raisers to give to people who are less fortunate.
For starters the center holds its annual food drive to help fight hunger. The food drive begins Oct. 20 and continues on thru the day before Thanksgiving.
"We want to be able to provide a good meal to people who may be less fortunate," said Linda Hanor one of the representatives at Citibank who helps collect the food.
"Everyone should have a good Thanksgiving."
Citi bank collects the food at their Layton location and gives it to the Family Connection food bank on hwy 93. They gather everything from baby food to canned goods but of course around the holidays they focus mainly on Thanksgiving foods like stuffing and green beans. Citi also collects non food items such as baby wipes and feminine hygiene products.
Around the holidays many families struggle trying to save up for Christmas. The Family Connection allows those who don't have as much as others to come and get what they need.
After the annual food drive the fund raising committee within Citi bank begins to prepare for Christmas activities. They participate in buying presents for foster children which range in age from 2 years old to 17 years old. The children pick two to three items they want or need and the list is then given to the employees at Citibank to choose amongst the items. They are then wrapped and delivered to the kid’s right before Christmas.
"This is my favorite activity to do during the year," said Sonia Magana, a Citi employee who has been there for nearly 10 years.
"The only thing is I wish we could see their faces when they receive the gifts because I know it means so much to them.
During the holidays isn't the only time the company gives to the less fortunate. Throughout the year they participate in raising money for other companies such as the United Way. They constantly hold fundraisers to give to the local community.
"Citi is a great company to work. Not only do I have a great job, but as a team we help others who need stuff," said Ashley Taylor, an employee of Citi.