Donation to help support essential community programs

VERNON, BC, May 6 /CNW/ - CIBC is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its first branch in Vernon with a public open house on Monday, May 9, 2011. As part of the celebrations, CIBC will donate $5,000 to the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services.

"For one hundred years, CIBC has been helping our clients in Vernon meet their financial needs and achieve what matters to them," said Mike Stevenson Senior Vice-President, Western Canada. "We also aim to make a difference in the community by supporting causes that matter to our clients and our employees. CIBC is proud to support the important work of the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services."

"We are deeply grateful for CIBC's investment in the health and well-being of Vernon's community," said John Belfie, Executive Director of the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services. "This donation will ensure that the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services can continue to offer important programs and services to all of those members of our community who need it the most."

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With nearly 1,100 branches, CIBC clients enjoy access to one of Canada's largest branch networks, including full-service banking and advice on Saturdays and evenings at more than 500 branches and Sunday banking at 48 branches. CIBC clients also benefit from access to almost 4,000 automated bank machines, and 24/7 service by phone, online and through mobile banking. To find out which CIBC branches offer weekend and evening branches, clients can click on Branch hours & ABMs at www.cibc.com.

CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients. CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices across Canada, and has offices in the United States and around the world. You can find other news releases and information about CIBC in our Press Centre on our corporate website at www.cibc.com.