DETROIT, Aug. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial, a
leading digital financial services company, teamed up with Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit and Detroit PAL to
give 50 local kids the opportunity to play at Ford Field on
Saturday, Aug. 12 while also
sharpening their leadership skills and preparing to go back to
school.
Lions Legend Jason Hanson, former Detroit Lions kicker,
surprised the children, who did not know any players would attend
the event. He worked on kicking skills with the kids.
The event was part of Ally's commitment to furthering education
in the Detroit community. Before
taking to the field to work on catching, throwing and kicking
drills, the kids participated in a leadership workshop presented by
Detroit Lions Director of Football Education Chris Fritzsching. Ally then donated backpacks,
notebooks, and other school supplies to the children, along with
books that teach kids about money. Ally also gave each child
who attended the event two tickets to a Lions preseason
game.
"We're fully committed to supporting education and the
community. As a Detroit-based
company, we want to see our kids flourish and grow to be leaders
who help make our city even greater," said Jacqueline Howard, Senior Director, Corporate
Citizenship. "We're proud to give these children the chance to play
on Ford Field, learn about leadership and get a head start on the
school year."
Jeannine Gant, CEO and President
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit, said the children
were thrilled with the opportunity. "Many of them never get the
chance to attend a game at Ford Field, much less play on the field.
Ally is providing them with an unforgettable experience and giving
them supplies they need to get the school year off to a great
start. We applaud their commitment to the city and to our
children."
About Ally Financial Inc.
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a leading digital financial
services company and a top 25 U.S. financial holding company
offering financial products for consumers, businesses, automotive
dealers and corporate clients. Ally's legacy dates back to 1919,
and the company was redesigned in 2009 with a distinctive brand,
innovative approach and relentless focus on its customers. Ally has
an award-winning online bank (Ally Bank Member FDIC and Equal
Housing Lender), one of the largest full service auto finance
operations in the country, a complementary auto-focused insurance
business, a growing digital wealth management and online brokerage
platform, and a trusted corporate finance business offering capital
for equity sponsors and middle-market companies.
The company had approximately $164.3
billion in assets as of June 30,
2017. For more information, visit the Ally press room at
https://media.ally.com or follow Ally on Twitter:
@AllyFinancial.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan
Detroit
With over forty years of service locally in the metropolitan
Detroit community, Big Brothers
Big Sisters maintains a stellar reputation of recruiting exemplary
citizens to share positive experiences with youth throughout
Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. In our community, many
children grow up without the support of a mentor. Parents and
caregivers work hard to provide for their children, but they are
often too stretched to give undivided attention, unique learning
opportunities, or new perspectives. When children have a mentor in
their lives, research shows they are likely to improve or maintain
their grades, and avoid risky behaviors like smoking, drinking and
drug use. For more information of how to sign up, call 313-309-0500
or visit our website at www.bbbsdetroit.org.
About Detroit PAL
Detroit PAL is a nonprofit organization positively impacting the
lives of over 13,000 children each year through athletic, academic
and leadership development programs with roots dating back to 1969.
Detroit PAL empowers the community by training volunteer coaches
and creating safe places for kids to play. Each year, Detroit PAL
teaches nearly 1,700 caring community members how to be encouraging
and effective mentors. For more information, please visit
www.detroitpal.org.
Contact:
Brenda Rios
313-656-6809 (office)
248-930-6241 (cell)
Brenda.rios@ally.com
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