Equipping Students for Success: Annual Back-to-School Bash
PITTSBURGH (July 15, 2024) – The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center will host a Back-to-School Bash for students in the South Hills on Saturday, August 3, 2024. During the annual event, presented by First National Bank (FNB), the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, hundreds of backpacks, school supplies, gently used clothing and shoes will be distributed to local families. The bash will kick off at 10 a.m. and run until 1:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center located on McNeilly Road.
“Thanks to the support of First National Bank, this event has expanded each year,” Major Justin Caldwell, Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center, said. “We cannot wait to once again host this day of family fun and give students in our area the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.”
Assistance is open to all students entering grades K-12 living in ZIP code areas 15102, 15129, 15210, 15211, 15216, 15226, 15228, 15234, 15241 and 15243. Registration is required in advance by calling 412-207-2127. The deadline to register is Friday, July 26 and students must be present on the day of the event. Haircuts for students will also be available onsite along with food and fun family activities, including a bounce house.
“FNB is committed to supporting families in our community,” said Brent Semachko, FNB’s Director of Corporate Responsibility. “We are honored to once again partner with The Salvation Army on this initiative. Together, we can make a meaningful difference and ensure students are set up for success in the new school year.”
The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple location serves families and individuals throughout the South Hills in Beechview, Bethel Park, Brookline, Carrick, Castle Shannon, Dormont, Knoxville, Library, Mt. Lebanon, Mt. Oliver, Mt. Washington, Scott Township and Upper St. Clair. Each year, The Salvation Army provides back-to-school readiness programs for families in need across 28 counties in Western Pennsylvania. Visit salvationarmywpa.org to find the location nearest you or to make a donation.
Celebrating over 150 years of global service as both a church and a social service organization, The Salvation Army began in London, England in 1865. Today, it provides critical services in 134 countries worldwide. The 28-county Western Pennsylvania Division serves thousands of needy families through a wide variety of support services. To learn more about The Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania, visit salvationarmywpa.org. The Salvation Army … doing the most good for the most people in the most need.
About F.N.B. Corporation
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB’s market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas, including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. The Company has total assets of nearly $46 billion and approximately 350 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.
FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network, which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB's wealth management services include asset management, private banking and insurance.
The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FNB" and is included in Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.