RALEIGH, N.C. — Oct. 23, 2024 — To aid in critical humanitarian relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, First Citizens Bank has committed $3.85 million in donations and financial support.

This commitment will bolster the mobilization of resources to impacted areas in the southeastern U.S. through a variety of organizations including United Way, a long-time First Citizens partner. Funds will also support the longer-term revitalization and stabilization of the region and a portion will directly benefit the immediate and ongoing needs of First Citizens associates who have been impacted by hurricane devastation.

“We have a strong presence in the Southeast, and our hearts go out to our customers, colleagues and community members who will feel the impacts of this hurricane for years to come,” said Hope Bryant, vice chairwoman at First Citizens Bank. “We’re grateful for the relief and recovery efforts being carried out by emergency response teams and nonprofit organizations, as well as the overwhelming support being shown by our associates to support our communities in need and one another.”  

Since Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the bank’s footprint, First Citizens has reopened nearly all of its branches and remains committed to serving customers and businesses in these heavily impacted areas. Bank associates will work with customers to understand their needs and develop flexible solutions to support their recovery.

“The people that have been affected by the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton are our neighbors, our friends, our colleagues and our family,” said Eric Guckian, president and CEO of the United Way of the Greater Triangle. “First Citizens Bank and United Way have been partners for decades. We share the same values. We understand that neighbors help neighbors. We are committed to getting these resources out quickly and efficiently to our neighbors so that we can continue the process of healing together.”

For more information on First Citizens’ commitment to supporting communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, visit Hurricane Relief on firstcitizens.com.

About First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of more than 500 branches and offices in 30 states; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast; innovation banking serving businesses at every stage; and a nationwide direct bank. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets and a member of the Fortune 500™. Discover more at firstcitizens.com.

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