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If you're looking for a way to give back to your community, FirstBank has just the thing for you.
The bank's Charitable Foundation is holding its first-ever Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit on May 9 in Chester County, Pa., and it's aiming to bring together "a diverse array of stakeholders committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves," per a press release.
Speakers at the summit, which is free and open to the public, will include representatives from local businesses, nonprofits, philanthropists, and more.
"From nonprofit leaders to philanthropists, community funders, and local businesses, this summit aims to foster innovative cross-sector collaboration for enduring positive change," says the press release.
FirstBank, which has 26 locations in New Jersey and Florida, has contributed more than $1 million to causes in the area of housing, education, and community well-being over the years, the press release notes.
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