Bank of Utah and Arctic Circle Restaurants seek donations for
Warm Bodies, Warm Souls coat drive for Utah families in need
Drop off warm clothing at Bank of Utah and Arctic Circle locations and receive a free Ranch Burger certificate
OGDEN, Utah, Nov. 17, 2016 - Locally-owned and operated Bank of Utah is partnering with Arctic Circle for their annual Warm Bodies, Warm Souls coat drive December 1 – 23. The public is encouraged to collect new or gently-used coats, hats, scarves, gloves, blankets and cash, and drop their donations off at 14 Bank of Utah locations and 36 Arctic Circle locations along the Wasatch Front. As a special thank you, Bank of Utah and Arctic Circle have free Ranch Burger certificates to give to those who donate.
“Our Warm Bodies, Warm Souls drive is always a highlight of the year for us,” said Douglas L. DeFries, Bank of Utah president. “We’re thrilled to partner again with Arctic Circle Restaurants and their foundation, Arctic Cares, to provide more opportunities for the community to donate to such a great cause. Our community has been very generous with donations in the past and we hope more people will join us this year in providing warm clothing for those in need across the state.”
Bank of Utah will distribute donations to the following charities:
“We are so appreciative of the donations that come from Warm Bodies, Warm Souls,” said Celeste Eggert, director of development and community relations for The Road Home. “The harsh winter months are hard on those in need, so the warm clothing donations we receive are immediately put to good use. We are grateful for Bank of Utah, Arctic Circle and everyone that contributes to the drive.”
For more information on the coat drive and drop off locations visit https://www.bankofutah.com/warm-bodies-warm-souls.
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About Bank of Utah
Bank of Utah, in business for nearly 64 years, was founded and organized by Frank M. Browning, an Ogden business executive. The bank officially opened for business on December 1, 1952 with 16 employees, and has grown to more than 300 employees and nearly one billion dollars in assets. The bank currently has 13 full-service branches along the Wasatch Front, mortgage offices in St. George, South Towne, Price, Logan and Sandy, and corporate trust teams in Ogden and Salt Lake City. Bank of Utah offers personal banking, business banking, home lending, trust management and investment services. For more information call 1-800-516-5559 or visit bankofutah.com.
