FOOT Foothill Independent Bancorp (MM)

Foothill Independent Bancorp (NASDAQ:FOOT) announced today that its primary subsidiary, Foothill Independent Bank, has donated $78,000 to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. Over the course of a three-week company-wide campaign, Foothill Independent Bank employees and customers made donations, which were matched dollar-for-dollar by the Company. "The devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina motivated our employees to band together with our customers for a common cause," stated George Langley, President & CEO. "Their heartfelt generosity extends across our nation to the victims of this tragedy. We are proud to present this contribution to the American Red Cross and to support their efforts in providing assistance to those in need." The entire donation has been dedicated to the American Red Cross's Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, which is helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina recover from the massive storm by providing shelter, food, counseling, and other vital assistance. "We are especially grateful to Foothill Independent Bank, their staff and loyal customers who have given so generously to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina relief fund. We know when disaster strikes, we can count on corporate partners like Foothill Independent Bank to step up and lead efforts to raise much needed funds for disaster relief -- we thank you for truly making a difference," said Sandra E. Silva, CEO of the American Red Cross Inland Valley Chapter. Foothill Independent Bancorp is a one-bank holding company that owns and operates Foothill Independent Bank. This wholly owned bank subsidiary currently operates 12 commercial banking offices in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Foothill Independent Bank has consistently earned the highest ratings for safety and soundness from such bank rating firms as Findley Reports, Bauer Financial Services, and Veribanc.