Gulf Coast Bank Raised Over $37,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana During First Annual Friendraiser

For many years Gulf Coast Bank has been a major supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana (BGCA). The event each year that gets all the Gulf Coast Bank staff involved is The Great Acadiana Running of the Ducks. This year the BGCA started a new fundraiser that replaced “Ducks” – called the Friendraiser!
The Friendraiser is the same great community event that the Boys & Girls Club has hosted for the past 30 years, but with a new name. Everyone was invited to become a friend of the clubs by purchasing $5 "High Five" raffle tickets, for a chance to win prizes.
Gulf Coast Bank was the presenting sponsor of the first annual Friendraiser and all ten GCB branches served as locations to purchase High Fives.
Over $89,000 total was raised during the Friendraiser and these funds directly support the six club locations where they offer homework help, meals, and a safe place to go for children 6 – 18 years old.
Gulf Coast Bank Marketing Coordinator Megan Broussard said of the 8-week campaign: “Every year during this Boys & Girls Club fundraiser, our employees are excited to have the opportunity to make such a big difference in the communities we serve. Everyone’s enthusiasm is what makes the campaign so successful at GCB.” said Broussard. “It really is a fun time of the year, with everyone visiting to purchase their tickets!”
This campaign is important for our community and would not be possible without community support. To learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana, call 337-268-9555 or visit their website at www.bgcacadiana.com.
Gulf Coast Bank is a locally owned and operated full-service financial institution with nine locations in Vermilion and Lafayette parishes, proudly serving Acadiana for over 50 years.