Video: KeyBank Teammates Volunteer Building Walls in Central Ohio on Annual Neighbors Make the Difference Day

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KeyBank celebrated its 33rd annual Neighbors Make the Difference Day on June 6th, with nearly 100 Central Ohio teammates volunteering at Habitat for Humanity - Mid Ohio. Volunteers built over 50 walls for an upcoming home and KeyBank provided a $10,000 grant to support Habitat's mission.

The event is part of KeyBank's nationwide initiative, allowing employees paid time off to volunteer in their communities. Launched in 1991 in Alaska, it has grown into a leading corporate volunteerism effort in America. The day showcases KeyBank's commitment to community development and empowering families.

Habitat for Humanity - Mid Ohio emphasizes the important role of volunteers in fulfilling their mission to build homes, inspire hope, and develop communities. This collaboration demonstrates how corporate volunteerism can make a significant impact on local organizations and families in need.

They joined thousands of KeyBank teammates nationwide in receiving paid time off to volunteer in the neighborhoods where they live and work.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 20, 2024 / KeyBank - Volunteers play a vital role in communities across the country, providing organizations with the necessary support allowing for specific programs and services. From small to large tasks, volunteers can make a lasting impact on many lives.

At Habitat for Humanity - Mid Ohio, they believe volunteers are the backbone to fulfilling their organization's mission: to bring people together to inspire hope, build homes, empower families and develop communities.

On June 6^th, nearly 100 Central Ohio teammates rolled up their sleeves and spent the afternoon at Habitat for Humanity - Mid Ohio in celebration of KeyBank's 33^rd annual Neighbors Make the Difference Day.

Watch the video above to see how Key teammates made a difference in Columbus. Video can also be viewed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YckC68i1VqM

During the annual day of volunteerism, Key teammates built more than 50 walls for an upcoming Habitat for Humanity home for a local family. In addition, Key provided Habitat with a $10,000 grant to assist with the organization's mission of bringing people together to inspire hope, build homes, empower families and develop communities.

Neighbors Make the Difference Day launched in 1991, with a group of KeyBank employees in Alaska who volunteered for service projects. By 1993, KeyBank extended the concept to many of the communities it served, making it an official day of employee volunteerism. Now, Neighbors Make the Difference Day is a hallmark program and leading corporate volunteerism effort in America, showcasing KeyBank's commitment to communities.

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FAQ

What did KeyBank volunteers do on Neighbors Make the Difference Day in Central Ohio?

On June 6th, nearly 100 KeyBank volunteers in Central Ohio built over 50 walls for an upcoming Habitat for Humanity home as part of the 33rd annual Neighbors Make the Difference Day.

How much did KeyBank (KEY) donate to Habitat for Humanity - Mid Ohio?

KeyBank provided a $10,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity - Mid Ohio to support their mission of building homes, empowering families, and developing communities.

When did KeyBank's Neighbors Make the Difference Day start?

Neighbors Make the Difference Day launched in 1991 with a group of KeyBank employees in Alaska volunteering for service projects. It became an official day of employee volunteerism by 1993.

How many years has KeyBank been organizing Neighbors Make the Difference Day?

KeyBank has been organizing Neighbors Make the Difference Day for 33 years, as mentioned in the press release about the 33rd annual event.