The Mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove is to provide high quality, affordable, accessible programs for children and youth, which foster positive growth and assist them to reach their full potential, to become competent adults, caring parents, and responsible citizens.
 

January 31, 2007

Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Hosts HSBC "WinterFest"

HSBC Credit Center Employees Participate in After-School Activities with Youth Members

WHAT:
The HSBC Credit Center management team, consisting of approximately 75 employees, will spend an afternoon volunteering time by mentoring and overseeing after school education activities with 200 youth at the Boys and Girls Club in Garden Grove, CA. HSBC Credit Center will also be awarding a $2,500 Education Enrichment grant to the facility.

WHO:
Through its long-standing, collaborative partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the country, HSBC supports and encourages the advancement of the communities it serves. In 2006, more than 1,000 HSBC employees donated more than 8,000 volunteer hours to Boys and Girls Clubs in 17 states.

WHEN:
Wednesday, January 31, 2007, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove
9860 Larson Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714-537-1465

DETAILS:
Photo opportunities of club activities will be available from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Photos and interview opportunities will be available at the 6:00 p.m. check presentation.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.bgca.org) comprises a national network of more than 3,900 neighborhood-based facilities annually serving some 4.6 million young people, primarily from disadvantaged circumstances. Known as "The Positive Place for Kids," the Clubs provide guidance-oriented character development programs on a daily basis for children 6-18 years old, conducted by a full-time professional staff. Key Boys & Girls Club programs emphasize character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation.

About HSBC Credit Center

HSBC Credit Center operates 21 bilingual branches throughout California and Texas. The company offers a full range of loan products including home purchase loans, as well as money transfer services. HSBC Credit Center provides local, personalized one-on-one service in the consumer's choice of Spanish or English. For more information, visit www.hsbccreditcenter.com.

About HSBC North America Holdings Inc.

HSBC - North America comprises all of HSBC's U.S. and Canadian businesses, including the former Household International businesses. The company's businesses serve nearly 60 million customers in five key areas: personal financial services, consumer finance, commercial banking, private banking and corporate investment banking and markets. Financial products and services are offered under the HSBC, HFC and Beneficial brands. For more information, visit www.hsbcusa.com.