COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
South State Bank (NASDAQ:SSB)announced today that it has
established the South State Bank Emergency Relief Fund, with an initial
contribution of $100,000, to provide financial support to the
communities it serves in the aftermath of the massive flooding.
“This disaster is in our backyard and has touched many of our employees,
customers, neighbors and friends,” said Robert R. Hill, Jr., CEO. “It is
our hope that this financial contribution can provide some immediate
support to those in need within the local communities we serve. Our
thoughts continue to be with those who have been impacted and we are
committed to being a partner with our customers and communities as the
rebuilding process begins.”
The South State Bank Emergency Relief Fund is operated by Central
Carolina Community Foundation and 100% of all donations will support the
flood relief efforts. In addition to the initial contribution,
individuals and organizations can also donate in support of the impacted
communities we serve.
Funds will be available through local nonprofit organizations providing
assistance to flood victims in Bamberg, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton,
Darlington, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper, Lexington,
Orangeburg, Newberry, Richland, and Sumter counties in South Carolina;
and Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties in North Carolina.
For more information on how to make a donation or apply for assistance,
please visit www.SouthStateBank.com/EmergencyRelief.
Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization
serving 11 counties in the Midlands by distributing grants and
scholarships and linking the resources of donors, nonprofits and area
leaders to communities in need.For more information about the
Foundation, visit their website at www.yourfoundation.org
or call 803-254-5601.
South State Corporation is the largest bank holding company
headquartered in South Carolina. Founded in 1933, the company’s primary
subsidiary, South State Bank, has been serving the financial needs of
its local communities in 24 South Carolina counties, 13 Georgia counties
and 4 North Carolina counties for over 80 years. The bank also operates
Minis & Co., Inc. and First Southeast 401K Fiduciaries, Inc., both
registered investment advisors; and First Southeast Investor Services,
Inc., a limited purpose broker-dealer. South State Corporation has
assets of approximately $8.6 billion and its stock is traded under the
symbol SSB on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. More information can be
found at www.SouthStateBank.com.
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South State Bank
Donna Pullen, 803-765-4558
Source: South State Bank