Local Bank Makes Large Contribution to Education
HeritageBank of the South contributes to Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program
Albany, Georgia — August 26, 2013 — HeritageBank of the South is pleased to have contributed $425,000 to the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, benefitting Georgia students attending private K-12 schools of choice. The gift was distributed statewide throughout schools in HeritageBank’s various market areas, with more than half of the contribution distributed locally.
“At HeritageBank, serving the community and education are two of our top priorities,” said Len Dorminey, CEO of HeritageBank of the South. “This contribution is just another way we can strengthen our community and invest in the education of future generations.”
“On behalf of Deerfield-Windsor School and our current 55 GOAL Scholars, I want to express my sincere gratitude to HeritageBank of the South for this leadership gift,” said Dave Davies, Headmaster of Deerfield-Windsor School. “Once again, HeritageBank has shown its commitment to the Albany community and its other markets, and this gift will make a difference in the lives of dozens of children.”
The Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program is one of the largest Student Scholarship Organizations in the state. From the program’s inception in 2008 through 2013, GOAL has awarded more than $46 million in scholarships to nearly 7,000 students statewide. The mission of Georgia GOAL is to provide greater opportunities for access to learning for all Georgia children.
"We are so appreciative to HeritageBank for the positive impact they are making on the communities they serve by investing in K-12 education,” said Lisa Kelly, President of GOAL.
Of the total contribution of $425,000, Albany distribution included Deerfield-Windsor School, Sherwood Christian Academy, Byne Christian School and St. Teresa’s School. Other schools throughout HeritageBank of the South’s footprint receiving funds from this gift include Bulloch Academy in Statesboro, Appling Christian Academy in Baxley, Stratford Academy in Macon and Valwood School in Valdosta.
Heritage Financial Group, Inc. is the holding company for HeritageBank of the South, a community-oriented bank serving primarily South Georgia, North Central Florida and Eastern Alabama through 27 full-service branch locations, 12 mortgage offices, and 4 investment offices. As of June 30, 2013, the Company reported total assets of approximately $1.3 billion and total stockholders' equity of approximately $119 million. For more information about the Company, visit HeritageBank of the South on the web at www.eheritagebank.com and see Investor Relations under About Us.