Sweetser News & Events

KeyBank To Sponsor Sweetser 14th Annual Sold on Kids Auction

Posted on 01/31/2006 at 02:01 pm

Sweetser announced this week that KeyBank has signed on as the presenting sponsor for the 14th annual Sold on Kids benefit auction, scheduled to take place April 1 at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks. Proceeds from the Sold on Kids event will support Sweetser's crisis services throughout the State of Maine.

"This generous sponsorship of $20,000 gives us a great jump start towards reaching our fundraising goal and providing vital crisis services for children and families in Maine," said Carl Pendleton, Sweetser's President & CEO.

The theme for this year's event is "Under the Big Top" with Lee Goldberg from WCSH6 serving as the "Ringmaster." Bill Zafirson returns as the auctioneer.

"At Key, we believe that healthy and economically self-sufficient families are the backbone of every strong community," said Stephen R. Woods, president, Maine District, KeyBank N.A. "We are proud to support the Sold on Kids auction and the many fine and important programs and services administered by Sweetser."

Other major sponsors for the event include Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares and Tyler Technologies/MUNIS Division. For more information, or to inquire about tickets, please call 294-4485.

With a history dating back to 1828, Sweetser is Mainess most comprehensive behavioral health care organization dedicated to serving children, adults and families. Sweetser offers services that address emotional disturbances, mental illness, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities through an array of educational programs, preventive services, community-based support services and residential services.

KeyBank N.A. is one of Maine's largest financial services companies with assets of approximately $3.3 billion. Key has one of the largest statewide networks of branches (64) and ATMs (100) and is a leader in community involvement, contributing nearly $1 million to local nonprofit agencies and organizations. A strong proponent for local economic growth, Key companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, retirement, consumer finance, and investment banking products and services to individuals and companies throughout the United States and, for certain businesses, internationally. The company's businesses deliver their products and services through KeyCenters and offices; a network of approximately 2,400 ATMs; telephone banking centers (1.800.KEY2YOU); and a Web site, www.key.com, that provides account access and financial products 24 hours a day.

Contact: Heather Chandler, Assistant Director of Communications, 294-4430