First Choice Bank Donates $10,000 in Honor of National Employee Appreciation Day
First Choice Bancorp (FCBP) has made a $10,000 donation to three food banks in Southern California, in recognition of National Employee Appreciation Day. Each organization, including the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Food Finders, and The Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank, received $3,333. CEO Robert Franko emphasized the contribution reflects employees' dedication during the pandemic. As of December 31, 2020, First Choice Bancorp reported total consolidated assets of $2.28 billion and is renowned for its community service initiatives.
- Demonstrates strong community engagement by donating $10,000 to food banks.
- Emphasizes employee dedication during the pandemic, reflecting a positive workplace culture.
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CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, March 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq Capital Markets: FCBP) -- First Choice Bancorp, the holding company of First Choice Bank (collectively, “First Choice”), announced that in honor of National Employee Appreciation Day today, First Choice has donated
“Our employees recognize how fortunate we all are to have been able to work during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Robert Franko, President & CEO. “Our amazing staff has spent countless hours and expended a tremendous amount of energy over this last year helping our clients’ businesses to survive. In honor of their dedication to helping others and on behalf of every one of our employees, First Choice has made a donation to local organizations that are working hard to help others who have not been so lucky.”
The three charitable organizations, each receiving a
First Choice Chairman Peter Hui stated, “From the very beginning, one of First Choice Bank’s core values has been to service our communities and to give back to the less fortunate in our neighborhoods. We are so proud of the selflessness our employee partners have shown, especially during the pandemic.” Lisa Hoffmaster, Fund Development Director at Food Finders, added, “We are honored that First Choice Bank employees chose to use National Employee Appreciation Day to recognize others in need and donate to our organization. It is the dedicated employees like those at First Choice that make the partnerships that Food Finders has in the business community possible.”
About First Choice Bancorp
First Choice Bancorp, headquartered in Cerritos, California, is the sole shareholder of and the registered bank holding company for, First Choice Bank. As of December 31, 2020, First Choice Bancorp had total consolidated assets of
First Choice Bank’s website is www.FirstChoiceBankCA.com.
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President, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer
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Executive Vice President & General Counsel
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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