Check City Donates $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity

Check City, a leading provider of short-term financial services, presented Habitat for Humanity of Utah County a cash donation of $20,000 today in conjunction with the completion of the local charity's 35th project house. The check was presented to Habitat for Humanity's Utah County chapter during the ribbon cutting ceremony on behalf of the Webb Family, who plans to move into the new home in the coming days. In addition to its cash donation, employees of Check City volunteered their time coordinating, fundraising, and working on the project home.

Orem, Utah (PRWEB) June 10, 2009 -- Check City, http://www.checkcity.com a leading provider of short-term financial services, presented Habitat for Humanity of Utah County a cash donation of $20,000 today in conjunction with the completion of the local charity's 35th project house. The check was presented to Habitat for Humanity's Utah County chapter http://www.habitatuc.org during the ribbon cutting ceremony on behalf of the Webb Family, who plans to move into the new home in the coming days. In addition to its cash donation, employees of Check City volunteered their time coordinating, fundraising, and working on the project home.

In January 2009, Check City locations in Utah placed collection boxes through its stores from Logan to St. George. Check City's customers were encouraged to donate their change from check cashing and cash advance transactions to help make the dream of home ownership a reality for the Webb family of Orem. Check City in turn, promised to match each donation made by customers, dollar for dollar. The general public was encouraged to donate and volunteer through an in-kind public awareness campaign sponsored by Utah's local ABC television affiliate, ABC4 http://www.abc4.com and local lite rock radio station, KOSY 106.5 http://www.kosy.com. Those interested in contributing to the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity's ongoing projects may do so through a link at Check City's website, http://www.checkcity.com/habitat/.

Since 1991, Habitat for Humanity of Utah County has been providing simple, decent housing to local families in need. Through the support of local businesses, churches, builders, and individuals, who donate both time and resources, the not-for-profit group is able to continue their work of helping families realize the dream of safe and affordable home ownership. The Webb home is the first home project Check City has sponsored. For the company's time and efforts, Habitat for Humanity of Utah County presented Check City its 2009 Corporate Sponsor of the year award.

Check City first opened its doors to residents of Richmond, Virginia in 1986. Since that time the company has expanded its store front financial service operations to over 70 locations in Utah, Nevada, Maryland, Virginia, and Colorado. In addition to providing check cashing and payday loans, the company also offers vehicle title loans, pre-paid debit cards, auto insurance, wire transfer services, and purchases scrap gold and silver at many of its locations. Since 2002, Checkcity.com has provided its cash advance services to residents in 22 states and plans to expand its services into additional states and countries through the remainder of 2009. Check City is a proud member the Community of Financial Services Association (CFSA) and other trade organizations committed to providing payday advance loans as a safe and viable credit option for consumers. Check City is committed to providing assistance and support to local causes that improve the quality of life for many Americans.

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