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Bank allows workers to punch clock to volunteer BY LAYLA FARMER THE CHRONICLE Hundreds of emplovees from BB&T branches and cor porate offices throughout Forsyth Count) joined forces last Thursday to engage in a community service effort that has become an annual event for the Winston -Salem based bank This year's "Day of Canng" saw 285 BB&T employees convene at' The Enrichment Center, which serves individuals with cogni tive disabilities Employee volunteers painted the parking lot. mulched the grounds of the Marshall Street facility and cleaned and painted the Gild ing's interior The bank created Day of Caring to encourage its employees to get involved with worthwhile communitv efforts Employees who partic ipate are allowed to take time away from their work duties, without having to use a vaca tion or personal day . Monica Culbreath was a first-time Day of Canng par ticipant this year "It's been fun." said Culbreath. a corporate banking PattOn Lowe with Valerie Yizena customer service representa tive "I got to mi\ and mingle with some of the other BB&:T employees that I haven't >een in awhile." A mother of two, Culbreath said it is difficult for her to carve time out for vol unteering amid her work and mothering duties. \o she jumped at the chance to take part in the das-long event Culbreath lent her talents to an interior wall that was in need of a fresh coat of paint "I've never painted before." she said with a smile. Hopefully, one day when I'm getting ready to paint my ow n house. I'll know what I'm - ? i ? Monica C ulbreath doing Day of Caring has been a tradition at BB&T for more than a decade, said Pamela Rife, assistance vicc president of Insurance at BB&T and co chair of the 2010 event Jeff James, the other co-chair, has participated for most of the seven vears that he has spent with the company. "It's always an enriching experience to help our com munitv." said James, assistant vice president' of Materials Management Service Center "That is one of BB&T's primary philosophies and missions, to serve our community and to help it grow and be better, and its an honor BB&.T volunteers paint an interior wall. Ptfc*>n b* Lj>U F* and a privilege to do so." The Enrichment Center was founded in the 1980s by a group of parents who v. anted a college-like experience where their children could learn and grow like an> other young per son The facility serves around 300 clients with three distinct programs, including the sup portive employment initiative, which helps individuals find jobs that suit their needs, inter ests and abilities. The Center is perhaps best know n for its connection to the arts. It offers courses in disci plines like drama, dance, music, mixed media and tex tiles and often invites local artists to help Center students hone their talents. Students' artwork are displayed in the Center's gallery . If a piece is sold, the artist gets 50 percent of the profit. Enrichment Center Executive Director Valerie V'izena said she was grateful that the facility was chosen by BB&T. i love it. They have been the most fantastic group to work with." she declared. "The organizational skills of Pam and Jeff have been excel lent." BB&T's Patton Lowe has a special connection to The Enrichment Center - he recently joined its Board of Directors. "It's been a great experi ence." he declared. "The diversity of the things that the) do. the amount of stuff that happens in this building is just amazing." Lowe sought the Center out earlier in the year because he u anted to get more actively involved in the community. It is a mindset that his employer wholeheartedly supports. Lowe said. "Our CEO. Kelly King, talks a lot about self-esteem, and you gain a lot of self esteem by helping others," he noted. "I think it's very impor tant to be active in the commu nity." A Commercial Credit executive for BB&T for the last five years. Lowe spent much of his day working w ith a handful of Enrichment Center students on a giant painting. The piece of art fea tures three trees and will hang in the Center's cafeteria. "I've been here on the campus and toured the facility, but getting a chance to work w ith some of the students here is a lot of fun." related the Virginia native, it's amazing the talents that these individu als possess." This should not be the most difficult part of your workout. If decreased range of motion and knee pain are keeping you from enjoying the activities you love, you should see an orthopaedic specialist. At Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, our experienced physicians and advanced technology mean less invasive procedures, less pain and shorter recovery times. Call 336-7 16- WAKE today for a free information kit and to make an appointment to see a Wake Forest Baptist orthopaedic specialist. ORTHOPAEDICS Call 336-716-WAKE for an appointment. wfubmc.edu/orthopedics Wake Forest University Baptist MEDICAL CENTER A Mission to Care. A Mission to Cure.
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