FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BankAtlantic, Florida's Most Convenient Bank, announced today that it is pleased to partner with the Children's Services Council of Broward County (the "CSC") in support of the upcoming Second Annual Going Green-"Banking on our Future" Community Fair.
The "Banking on our Future" Community Fair will include free hands-on activities for all age groups, a resource expo, entertainment by WMIA radio personality Chanel, reading corners, a variety of kid's games and crafts, special exhibits and educational presentations. Also, there will be free bike helmets, books, music and interactive fun for the whole family!
"The Second Annual Going Green- 'Banking on our Future' Community Fair is an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of respecting and preserving a healthy environment for the benefit of future generations," commented Andrew Leone, Communications Specialist of the Children's Services Council of Broward County. "While the 'Banking on our Future' Community Fair is truly a day of fun and Earth Day celebrations, it is also wrapped in the promise of a sustainable future for our children," he added.
Save the Date!
Celebrate and enjoy Earth Day at the Community Fair on April 30, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. at the Children's Services Council of Broward County, 6600 West Commercial Boulevard, in Lauderhill, FL.
"Earth Day is a day set aside to realize the natural wonders that we enjoy every day, and to some degree take for granted. In fact, a sound, natural ecology is a part of the legacy we bestow to our children. We are merely the current stewards," commented Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic. "Please join in the Earth Day celebrations at CSC's Going Green- 'Banking on our Future' Community Fair."
About the Children's Services Council of Broward County: The Children's Services Council of Broward County (the "CSC") focus is Broward's children. Created by the voters in September, 2000 we provide leadership, advocacy, and funding for services for and on behalf of children. Over 100 CSC programs are delivered by "provider" agencies that have clearly defined goals and outcomes and are regularly monitored for quality and performance. The CSC funds programs that have been proven to work. On average, the CSC gets less than 2 cents of every dollar paid in property taxes, which fund a wide variety of programs designed to help children lead a healthy, safe and productive life. And that, of course, makes a difference for all residents of Broward County. For additional information, please visit
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CONTACT: CSC Broward Media contact: Andrew Leone (954) 377-1119 Email: aleone@cscbroward.org BankAtlantic Contact Info: Sharon Lyn, V.P. Media Relations: 954-940-6383 Email: CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. Contact Info: Leo Hinkley, Media and Investor Relations Officer (954) 940-5300 Email: InvestorRelations@BankAtlanticBancorp.com
