WATERBURY, Conn., Jan 4, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Webster Bank,
N.A., a subsidiary of Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS),
announced today it has established an account for the American Red
Cross International Response Fund and has started the fund with an
initial $10,000 contribution. Webster employees are also contributing
to the fund, and contributions will be accepted at all Webster
branches in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island from
any person or group who would like to help the victims.
"This is a global tragedy of unprecedented scope. Just as people
from around the world offered support to Americans after September 11,
2001, we want to be part of the American response to our neighbors in
Asia. The world community shares their grief and seeks to start the
recovery process with them," said Webster Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer James C. Smith. "By accepting contributions at all Webster
branches, we seek to make it convenient for those who would like to
contribute to the relief efforts."
Contributions should be made payable to the American Red Cross
International Response Fund.
Webster Financial Corporation is the holding company for Webster
Bank, National Association and Webster Insurance. With $17.8 billion
in assets, Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgage,
insurance, financial planning, trust and investment services through
148 banking offices, 285 ATMs, telephone banking and the Internet.
Webster Bank owns the asset-based lending firm Webster Business Credit
Corporation, the insurance premium finance company Budget Installment
Corp., and Center Capital Corporation, an equipment finance company
headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut.
For more information about Webster, including past press releases
and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at
www.websteronline.com.
SOURCE: Webster Bank, N.A.
Webster Bank
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