PNC Markets Give Back to Neighbors in Need

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PNC Financial Services Group demonstrates its commitment to community service through various holiday giving initiatives across different markets. In Central Illinois, PNC partnered with Operation Warm, distributing 1,630 winter coats worth $40,000 to early education centers, bringing their total contribution to over 5,500 coats since 2019.

Notable initiatives include Jacksonville's fuzzy fashion drive benefiting The Weldon housing community, Minnesota's support for pre-K teachers through the Kids In Need Foundation, and Northwest Pennsylvania's 16th annual coat distribution serving over 1,300 children. The Toledo market participated in WTOL-TV's Gift of Joy program, providing gifts for over 2,000 foster children.

These initiatives align with PNC Grow Up Great, the company's signature philanthropic program celebrating its 20th anniversary, focusing on early childhood education and community development.

From warm coats to ensuring families have gifts under the tree, here are just a few examples of the good work happening across our markets.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2024 / The PNC Financial Services Group

​In a season filled with holiday traditions, many PNC markets celebrate the tradition of giving back to those in need in their local communities.

A warm tradition in Central Illinois​​

The Central Illinois volunteerism market, led by Jenna Wiesner and Dustin Wikoff in the Regional President's office, has been teaming up with Operation Warm since 2019 to ensure local children have what they need for winter. This year, PNC distributed 1,630 new winter coats worth $40,000 to early education centers in Springfield, Decatur, Rantoul, East Peoria, Peoria and Bloomington. To date, PNC has provided over 5,500 coats to children in Central Illinois.

A fuzzy fashion drive in Jacksonville​​

North Florida teamed up with the Early Learning Coalition of Duval to provide Thanksgiving baskets and winter items like socks, slippers, hats, gloves and even stuffed animals to help families at The Weldon housing community stay warm.

Branches competed to collect the most donated items, with the winning branch earning a free employee breakfast. The Fort Caroline branch, managed by Melissa Larsuel, won and earned a grant for the organization by volunteering and donating for the drive. The team's grant amount was doubled thanks to a Double the Impact challenge celebrating volunteer efforts during the 20^th anniversary year of PNC Grow Up Great, the company's signature philanthropic program focused on early childhood education. Finally, a team of PNC volunteers distributed the items at a family fun day that included games and nutrition education.

Stocking Minnesota teachers for success​

The Minnesota market gave back to pre-K teachers who are making a difference for our youngest learners through the Kids In Need Foundation. Teachers pay nothing to shop at KINF's Resource Center in Roseville, Minnesota, to get the supplies they need to support their students. PNC volunteers took over the Resource Center for a day, helping teachers stock up on supplies to transform their classrooms and create environments where every child has the chance to thrive.

Inspiring innovative futures in Central PA​​

Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, a group of PNC volunteers, including PNC Regional President Jim Hoehn, joined United Way of the Capital Region in chaperoning low-and-moderate income elementary school students on a fun-filled trip to the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. The Center features the PNC Innovation Zone, a state-of-the-art space that engages youths in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through purposeful gaming and innovative programming like afterschool programs and Girls Who Code.​

Building Brighter Futures in Northwest PA​​

For the 16th year, the Northwest Pennsylvania market distributed coats to more than 1,300 children across five counties through a PNC Grow Up Great grant and Operation Warm. The PNC team, including Regional President Jim Stevenson, spent a morning at Century Child Development Center helping students pick out their new coats - and shooting a few hoops as well.

The market also served as presenting sponsor for the Festival of Trees, an annual fundraising event for Children's Miracle Network at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital and its Talent Attraction Program, which provides tuition assistance to students earning a degree in healthcare. Client and Community Relations Specialist Michelle Schrimper decorated the PNC tree, this year themed around Building Brighter Futures in recognition of PNC Grow Up Great's 20^th anniversary.

Finally, Northwest PA sponsored 10 Lincoln Elementary students and their families through a PNC Giving Tree. These Erie families will have a brighter holiday season as employees purchased clothes, toys and books. In all, 50 students will be receiving gifts through the Holiday Support Program and the United Way Community School Bank Coalition.

Giving the Gift of Joy in Toledo​​​

Each year, the PNC Toledo team comes together to celebrate the holidays by donating new, unwrapped gifts to foster children in Lucas County Children Services through WTOL-TV's Gift of Joy sponsored by PNC.

Through this longtime partnership with the local news station, Bill McDonnell, PNC regional president for Toledo and Northwest Ohio, helps to promote the program through news spots, commercials, and a live interview on the event day.

For the celebration, PNC rents a trolley and loads it with toys, and employee volunteers deliver the gifts to the news station. Afterward, everyone gathers at the office to celebrate with a warm holiday luncheon. It's one of PNC Toledo's favorite days of the year - and results in thousands of toys to brighten the holidays for more than 2,000 children in the foster care system.​

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FAQ

How many winter coats did PNC distribute in Central Illinois in 2024?

PNC distributed 1,630 new winter coats worth $40,000 to early education centers across Springfield, Decatur, Rantoul, East Peoria, Peoria and Bloomington.

What is PNC's Gift of Joy program in Toledo?

Gift of Joy is a partnership between PNC Toledo and WTOL-TV that provides new, unwrapped gifts to over 2,000 foster children in Lucas County Children Services.

How long has PNC been distributing coats in Northwest Pennsylvania?

PNC has been distributing coats through Operation Warm in Northwest Pennsylvania for 16 years, currently serving more than 1,300 children across five counties.

What is PNC's involvement with the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts?

PNC supports the Whitaker Center through the PNC Innovation Zone, a state-of-the-art space offering STEM programs, including afterschool activities and Girls Who Code.

How many coats has PNC provided in total to Central Illinois since 2019?

Since 2019, PNC has provided over 5,500 coats to children in Central Illinois through their partnership with Operation Warm.