United Community Banks Inc.
01/21/2025 | Press release | Archived content
United Community Bank Foundation Honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day through service and support across the Southeast
GREENVILLE, S.C.- In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the United Community Bank Foundation is pledging $30,000 in donations to Goodwill organizations across its footprint, supporting Dr. King's vision of economic empowerment in local communities.
United Community team members at the Benjamin E. Mays Historic Site in Greenwood, S.C.
"Dr. King understood that economic empowerment is fundamental to achieving equality," said Holly Berry, chief human resources officer at United Community. "By supporting Goodwill's mission across our communities, we're helping advance opportunities for economic independence and job readiness."
The bank's Together for Good Council, whichs helps coordinate volunteer activities across the footprint, is actively encouraging employees to participate in local Martin Luther King Jr. Day programs and coordinate meaningful community service initiatives.
This year's activities included a special tour of the Benjamin E. Mays Historic Site in Greenwood, S.C., highlighting the connection between Dr. King and his mentor, Benjamin E. Mays, who delivered the eulogy at Dr. King's funeral. The historic site's proximity to United's headquarters created an opportunity for team members to connect with this important piece of civil rights history.
"Our visit to the Benjamin E. Mays Historic Site was particularly meaningful this year," said Faye Shepherd, a Together for Good Council member. "Dr. Mays helped shape the civil rights movement. Standing in this historic place reminded us that positive change often starts in our own communities."
About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) is the financial holding company for United Community, a top 100 U.S. financial institution that is committed to improving the financial health and well-being of its customers and the communities it serves. United Community provides a full range of banking, wealth management and mortgage services. As of September 30, 2024, United Community Banks, Inc. had $27.4 billion in assets, 202 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary. In 2024, United Community became a 10- time winner of J.D. Power's award for the best customer satisfaction among consumer banks in the Southeast region and was recognized as the most trusted bank in the Southeast. In 2024, United was named by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" for the eighth consecutive year and was recognized in the Greenwich Excellence and Best Brands Awards, receiving 15 awards that included national honors for overall satisfaction in small business banking and middle market banking. Forbes has also consistently listed United Community as one of the World's Best Banks and one of America's Best Banks. Additional information about United can be found at ucbi.com.
United Community team members at the Benjamin E. Mays Historic Site in Greenwood, S.C.
"Dr. King understood that economic empowerment is fundamental to achieving equality," said Holly Berry, chief human resources officer at United Community. "By supporting Goodwill's mission across our communities, we're helping advance opportunities for economic independence and job readiness."
The bank's Together for Good Council, whichs helps coordinate volunteer activities across the footprint, is actively encouraging employees to participate in local Martin Luther King Jr. Day programs and coordinate meaningful community service initiatives.
This year's activities included a special tour of the Benjamin E. Mays Historic Site in Greenwood, S.C., highlighting the connection between Dr. King and his mentor, Benjamin E. Mays, who delivered the eulogy at Dr. King's funeral. The historic site's proximity to United's headquarters created an opportunity for team members to connect with this important piece of civil rights history.
"Our visit to the Benjamin E. Mays Historic Site was particularly meaningful this year," said Faye Shepherd, a Together for Good Council member. "Dr. Mays helped shape the civil rights movement. Standing in this historic place reminded us that positive change often starts in our own communities."
About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) is the financial holding company for United Community, a top 100 U.S. financial institution that is committed to improving the financial health and well-being of its customers and the communities it serves. United Community provides a full range of banking, wealth management and mortgage services. As of September 30, 2024, United Community Banks, Inc. had $27.4 billion in assets, 202 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary. In 2024, United Community became a 10- time winner of J.D. Power's award for the best customer satisfaction among consumer banks in the Southeast region and was recognized as the most trusted bank in the Southeast. In 2024, United was named by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" for the eighth consecutive year and was recognized in the Greenwich Excellence and Best Brands Awards, receiving 15 awards that included national honors for overall satisfaction in small business banking and middle market banking. Forbes has also consistently listed United Community as one of the World's Best Banks and one of America's Best Banks. Additional information about United can be found at ucbi.com.