First Tennessee Bank’s Chattanooga Community Development Manager Tracee Smith and Cleveland Community President Mike Griffin presented Ancla Insurance and Services President Beth Underwood with a check in the amount of $50,000 at First Tennessee’s downtown office.
The funds donated by First Tennessee will be used to enhance Ancla’s onsite computer lab and build on its lifestyle and career development programs, officials said.
Ancla's computer lab, which is used to host free, onsite bilingual classes and workshops ranging from financial literacy, to resume writing, to career development, will be updated with the newest technology and resources.
With the improvements, officials said Ancla will be able to further expand its calendar of events and sessions for clients who need help entering the workforce, advancing their career or establishing their own small business.
“Ancla is proud to partner with First Tennessee in our mutual endeavors. We share a vision to support traditionally underserved communities with absolute determination to build relationships and bring opportunities for effective change in the lives of our clients, their families and the communities we serve,” said Ms. Underwood.
First Tennessee’s Ms. Smith said, “We are committed to ensuring that the community is a great place to live and work. Ancla provides incredible resources for individuals in the Chattanooga area, and we are happy to be able to work together to serve those in need.”