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Those wanting to make a deposit or cash a check at KeyBank Tuesday were simply out of luck. No one was there.
But it was for a good reason. The 14,000 KeyCorp employees in 17 states were still working. They were out in their communities helping local service organizations meet the needs of the public as a part of KeyBank's "Neighbors Make a Difference Day."
The employees of the Warsaw branch spent their afternoon helping the Boys & Girls Club of Kosciusko County for their service project.
"They are helping us do all the 'busy stuff' that the staff would have to do," said Cindy Knepper, director of the Boys & Girls club. "That allows the staff to spend our time with the kids, which is where we should be."
The "busy work" Knepper referred to was making backgrounds for the center's bulletin boards.
"This year we're getting the opportunity to help the kids when we wouldn't have the time if the company didn't allow us to do this," said KeyBank volunteer Karen Long.
"And we get to give something back to the community," said Yolanda Hedington.
According to Michael Hammes, president of KeyBank's northern Indiana district, the special work day is designed to show the bank's commitment to the communities they serve.
"I am very proud of our employees and the work they put into all the different projects on 'Neighbors Make a Difference Day,'" he said. "Their participation reflects our commitment to the communities we serve."
KeyBank began the community work day in 1990, when the 400 employees of KeyBank of Alaska were given the afternoon off to contribute their time and talents to community service projects. Since that time, the program was spread to all KeyBanks across the country.
"We're getting to do something for the kids that a lot of people don't have time to do," said Gene Marshall.
"And our employer is backing us to be here, which makes it even better," added Laurie Linton.
