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September 8, 2005 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Karron Davis Minor
Corporate Communications, (410) 277-8250 Baltimore — Provident Bank employees have pledged to aid in relief efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. By partnering with The American Red Cross, bank employees are committing to support this ongoing effort that will provide needed resources to those adversely affected by this catastrophic event. Under the direction of its executive management team, Provident Bank will match employee contributions to the American Red Cross, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000. Additionally, Provident has made a contribution of $5,000 to the American Red Cross as its Group Manager of Operations Russ Johnson serves as an active Board Member of the Central Maryland chapter. "Provident employees recognize that there is an immediate need to assist the thousands of people who have been displaced and forever changed," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Geisel. "Many of our employees have family and friends in the Gulf Coast region. This is our way of encouraging them to begin the process of slowly rebuilding their lives, homes and communities." Provident Bank’s Human Resources team, along with the Bank’s volunteer arm, the Provident Volunteer Corps, is also working with the American Red Cross to support its blood drive and volunteer to aid in assistance to evacuees who may relocate to the Baltimore area. Provident Bankshares Corporation is the holding company for Provident Bank. With $6.4 billion in assets, Provident serves individuals and businesses in the key urban areas of Baltimore, Washington and Richmond through a network of 152 offices in Maryland, Virginia, and southern York County, PA. Provident Bank also offers related financial services through wholly owned subsidiaries. Securities brokerage, investment management and related insurance services are available through Provident Investment Center and leases through Court Square Leasing and Provident Lease Corp. Visit Provident on the web at www.provbank.com.
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