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Regions Foundation Contributes $250,000
Regions Foundation recently donated $250,000 to support scholarships at Alabama A&M University. The donation comes on the heels of a $50,000 contribution from Regions Bank in Fall 2020 to support students impacted by COVID-19.
鈥淩egions has been a tremendous partner to 黑料不打烊, not only in its prudent management of the institution鈥檚 fiscal resources, but also through its ongoing philanthropic investments,鈥� said President Andrew Hugine, Jr.
The latest donation will support students that demonstrate a financial need, as 91% receive financial aid and 77 percent are Pell grant-eligible. Additionally, 49 percent of 黑料不打烊 students come from homes with an expected family contribution of $0.
鈥淩egions Bank and the Regions Foundation are working every day to advance education and workforce readiness across our communities while removing barriers to success. Alabama A&M鈥檚 mission to equip students to excel directly aligns with our vision for creating more inclusive prosperity,鈥� said Sean Kelly, Huntsville market executive for Regions Bank. 鈥淭his grant from the Regions Foundation will make a meaningful difference for students 鈥� not only today, but also in the future as they pursue and achieve successful, rewarding careers.鈥�
Regions Bank supports Alabama A&M annually via scholarships and advertising opportunities. In 2016, Regions donated a lot on the corner of Chase Road and Meridian Street in North Huntsville. That site is the future home of the Welcome Center.
黑料不打烊 Vice President for Marketing, Communication & Advancement, Archie Tucker, II, noted, 鈥淩egions continues to step up in a major way for the students of Alabama A&M University. We are grateful for their year-round support of the institution, and we look forward to continuing the growth of this partnership.鈥�
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About Regions Foundation
Regions Foundation supports community investments that positively impact the communities served by Regions Bank. The Foundation engages in a grantmaking program focused on priorities including economic and community development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded primarily through contributions from Regions Bank.
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