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M&T Bank Partners with Baltimore's Westport Academy with the support of BVU's PENCIL Partnership Program

Business Volunteers Unlimited Maryland (BVU) announced that M&T Bank will be kicking off its partnership with a winter coat, hat and mitten drive for Westport Academy, a Title1 school in Southwest Baltimore.

BVU's PENCIL Partnership Program will facilitate the development of partnerships between Baltimore businesses and Baltimore City Public Schools bringing knowledgeable, skilled people willing to help students achieve academic success.

"The most important investment that businesses can make is in a local school. Strategic partnerships between businesses and schools can shape the future of students by motivating them to stay in school and improving their quality of life as well as that of the community. We are certain that through this partnership the students will receive the resources they need to thrive in school and bridge the achievement gap,"  said BVU Executive Director Kelly Hodge-Williams.

For more information about BVU's PENCIL Partnership Program and how to get involved, contact: Jim Dickison at 410.366.0910

About The M&T Charitable Foundation

M&T Bank believes it is our responsibility as a corporate citizen to do all we can to strengthen the communities in which we operate. Through the volunteerism of our employees and financial contributions made through the bank's philanthropic arm, The M&T Charitable Foundation, we support a diverse range of cultural, civic, education, health care, human service and youth organizations that add value to our communities.

About BVU's Pencil Partnership Program

BVU's PENCIL Partnership Program builds and supports customized relationships between the business community and Baltimore City Public Schools. Partnerships bring a wealth of resources and expertise to create real change in the lives of students and communities by developing strong leaders, building school capacity, and enhancing student learning.

About Business Volunteers Unlimited Maryland (BVU)

BVU inspires volunteerism by connecting motivated people and businesses with the nonprofits and communities that need them most. Over the last 6 years BVU had trained and matched 375 business professionals with nonprofit boards and referred over 70,000 people to meaningful volunteer opportunities.

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