NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Mar 18, 2003--Citigroup (NYSE: C) today announced that it will serve as the corporate chair of the Harlem YMCA`s 33rd Annual National Salute to Black Achievers in Industry event being held on Thursday, March 20, at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in New York City.
This year, Black Achievers will honor 68 exceptional African-American executives in the corporate sector and award a total of $55,000 in scholarships to 20 local high school and college students. Representing Citigroup at the event will be Pamela P. Flaherty, Senior Vice President of Global Community Relations at Citigroup. Keynote speaker for the evening will be Oprah Winfrey.
Said Ms. Flaherty, ''Citigroup is pleased to support the Black Achievers in Industry program which provides so many young people with needed scholarship funds and professional mentors who can guide them in achieving their professional goals and inspire them to give back to their communities. We commend and thank the Harlem Y for helping to enrich life in our local community and, through our partnership with them, enabling Citigroup to strengthen its commitment to make life better in the communities where our employees and customers live and work.''
Founded in 1971, the National Salute to Black Achievers in Industry recognizes the accomplishments of African-American executives who provide outstanding service to their organizations and communities. Among the 68 African-American executives who will be recognized this year for their superior work performance, career accomplishments, and contributions to their communities are four Citigroup employees: Andrea L. Mason, Vice President, Director of External Partnerships, Corporate Diversity; Darryl P. Hendricks, President, Citibank Illinois FSB; Mark W. Willis, Senior Vice President, Director of Training, Smith Barney; and Marcia E. Young, Director, GCC Portfolio and Infrastructure, Citigroup Global Corporate and Investment Bank.
''The Harlem YMCA believes that we can create strong communities by promoting academic excellence and providing resources to young African-Americans, '' said Elaine Edmonds, Executive Director of the Harlem YMCA. ''We are pleased that Citigroup shares this belief and have supported this cause by making significant contributions within the Harlem community.''
Since 1971, the Harlem YMCA has awarded more than 4,000 men and women for outstanding contributions to industry and community. In honoring these Black Achievers, the Harlem YMCA promotes giving back to youth by exposing the need for top managers and employees of leading corporations to become mentors and guides. Black Achievers who wanted to give back to the community began the Black Achievers Mentoring Program in 1988. To date, more than 300 youth have received the benefits of one-on-one mentoring. Since the Black Achievers Scholarship program was established, more than $250,000 has been raised by Citigroup and Fortune 500 corporations. Citigroup has supported the Black Achievers Program since its inception in 1971.
Cocktails begin at 5 PM to be followed by the dinner and award presentations. For tickets or for more information about the 2003 National Salute to Black Achievers in Industry, please call Elaine Edmonds or Gigi Davis at (212) 281-4100 extension 201. Proceeds from this event will fund the Harlem YMCA Jackie Robinson Youth Center.
The Harlem YMCA serves the residents of Greater Harlem and Washington Heights surrounding youth, housing and health & wellness services. The Harlem YMCA is considered the hub of Harlem`s educational, health and cultural activities and has 15 program sites, including the 135th Street landmark, to meet the ever-changing needs of a growing Harlem. The Harlem YMCA is one of 20 branches that comprise the YMCA of Greater New York. The 150-year old non-profit organization serves youth and adults with a continuum of programs that foster growth in spirit, mind and body. Additional information may be found at www.ymcanyc.org.
Citigroup (NYSE: C), the preeminent global financial services company with some 200 million customer accounts in more than 100 countries, provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, insurance, securities brokerage, and asset management. Major brand names under Citigroup`s trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex, and Travelers Life and Annuity. The Citigroup Foundation focuses its grants primarily in three areas: building communities and entrepreneurs, financial education, and educating the next generation. Additional information may be found at: www.citigroup.com.
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