Tom Wiley Re-Elected 2010 Chair of Communities in Schools of Savannah

June 9, 2010 - PRLog -- SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Coastal Bank, a leading community bank headquartered in Savannah, is pleased to announce that Tom Wiley, the bank’s chairman, president and CEO, has been re-elected the chair of Communities in Schools of Savannah for the third consecutive year. In addition, The Coastal Bank will donate funds to the youth organization in support of Wiley’s efforts.

“Every person in this community has a stake in our children’s future,” said Wiley. “I enjoy being part of a common effort to provide an important support system for area students to help reduce the drop-out rate in our schools.”  

Communities in Schools (CIS) is a community-based organization that works with families, schools and local leaders to help students succeed in academics and life. The non-profit organization boasts an impressive track record with increased graduation rates and strong academic performance. With the combined help of The Coastal Bank and Wiley’s efforts, the CIS Savannah chapter helps ensure the delivery of effective resources and local programs to students.  

“As a result of the entrepreneurial spirit and considerable volunteers, our team has developed a recipe for opportunity,” said Wiley. “We want to help students realize their dreams and recognize that a high school diploma is within reach.”

ABOUT THE COASTAL BANK:
Locally owned and operated, The Coastal Bank provides a full range of financial services, specializing in small business, consumer banking and real estate lending. Headquartered on Johnson Square in Savannah, this successful community bank has been serving the greater Savannah area since 1954. The Coastal Bank has an operations center in Pooler and branches throughout coastal Georgia. For more information about The Coastal Bank, please call (912) 201-4934 or visit www.thecoastalbank.com online.

ABOUT COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS:
In 27 states with 194 local affiliates, Communities in Schools provides services for more than 2.3 million students and their families each year. They currently are the largest drop-out prevention network in the country. Communities in Schools believes that children need a safe place to learn and grow as well a chance to give back to their peers and the community.  For more information about Communities in Schools, please call 703.519.8999 or visit communitiesinschools.org online.

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