United Community Team to Honor Anniversary of 9/11 with Contributions Across its Communities
"It's our mission to contribute to a better world and our team eagerly embraces the opportunity to acknowledge the heroes within our own communities. This solemn day weighs especially heavy on all of our hearts and serves as a time to reflect on the profound impact of this tragedy on our nation and to pay tribute to those who lost their lives and those who continue to serve our country,” said Billy Hyde, president of Gilmer County, Ga. for United and co-chair for United’s Together for Good Council, a volunteer group of employees that encourages community service throughout the bank and leads the coordinated service efforts.
In the Gilmer County market, the United team will hold a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. on September 11, marking the time of the first plane crash. A local pastor will lead a prayer following the moment of silence. Additionally, snack buckets filled with various meals and treats will be provided to local first responders.
For the fourth consecutive year, United encourages its employees to either initiate acts of service in their communities or join projects led by the Together for Good Council. Local activities and donations are driven by team members across the bank’s service area and include:
Alabama:
- Donating to the Morgan County Rescue Squad, Florence Alabama Police Foundation, Inc., Vestavia Hills Fire Department Foundation, American Red Cross Central-West Alabama Chapter, North Florida Region and South Alabama Chapter.
Florida:
- Donating to the Gary Sinise Foundation – Central Florida Chapter, Sherriff’s Foundation of Broward County – Fallen Hero’s Fund, South Florida Rehab and Emergency Support Team Broward & Palm Beach Counties and Gold Shield Foundation.
Georgia:
- Donating to the Cobb County Public Safety Foundation, Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, Blairsville Shop with a Cop, 200 Club of the Coastal Empire and the National Mental Health Alliance of Forsyth, Dawson and Lumpkin Counties.
North Carolina:
- Donating to the Qualla Fire and Rescue, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Foundation, Charlotte Regional Fire Foundation and the Wrightsville Beach Volunteer Firefighters Association.
South Carolina:
- Donating to the Irmo Fire Foundation, National Fallen Firefighters Greenville City, Crisis Response Canines, Lowcountry Firefighter Support Team and First Responder Benefit Association.
Tennessee:
- Donating to the Maury County Association of School Resource Officers, Williamson County Rescue Squad and the Officer Moats Foundation.
About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) is the financial holding company for United Community, a top 100 U.S. financial institution that is committed to improving the financial health and well-being of its customers and the communities it serves. United Community provides a full range of banking, wealth management and mortgage services. As of June 30, 2024, United Community Banks, Inc. had $27.1 billion in assets, 203 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary. In 2024, United Community became a 10-time winner of J.D. Power’s award for the best customer satisfaction among consumer banks in the Southeast region and was recognized as the most trusted bank in the Southeast. In 2023, United was named by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” for the seventh consecutive year and was recognized in the Greenwich Excellence and Best Brands Awards, receiving 15 awards that included national honors for overall satisfaction in small business banking and middle market banking. Forbes has also consistently listed United Community as one of the World’s Best Banks and one of America’s Best Banks. Additional information about United can be found at ucbi.com.
