WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:WSFS), the parent company of WSFS Bank, today announced that it was honored as the Special Olympics of Delaware's Outstanding Corporation for 2011.
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A yearly honor, the Outstanding Corporation award recognizes the significant contributions of an organization that enables the Special Olympics to fulfill their mission of empowering people with intellectual disabilities to realize their full potential and develop their skills through year-round sports training and competition.
"WSFS Bank is honored to be recognized by the Special Olympics of Delaware," said Janis L. Julian, Senior Vice President and Director of Community Strategy. "It is part of our core mission to reach beyond the boundaries of our business and give our time and resources to such meaningful organizations as the Special Olympics and help improve the lives of the communities in which we serve."
Over the past five years, WSFS Bank has been the presenting sponsor of the Special Olympics' New Castle County Basketball Skills competition. Each year, over 50 WSFS Associates participate in the day-long event, aiding athletes competing in the three basic skills of basketball: dribbling, passing and shooting. The Associates also are responsible for decorations and awards, as well as bringing enthusiasm and spirit to help ensure a memorable competition.
"The New Castle County Basketball Skills competition is undoubtedly one of our Associates' favorite volunteer opportunities," said Glen Outten, Vice President of Commercial Banking and Special Olympics liaison. "Time and time again, Associates leave the competition feeling as though they receive so much more out of the day and are forever touched by the spirit and determination of the athletes."
About WSFS Financial Corporation
WSFS Financial Corporation is a multi-billion dollar financial services company. Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest, locally-managed bank and trust company headquartered in Delaware with $4.2 billion in assets on its balance sheet and $9.3 billion in fiduciary assets, including approximately $1.0 billion in assets under management. WSFS operates from 49 offices located in Delaware (39), Pennsylvania (8), Virginia (1) and Nevada (1) and provides comprehensive financial services including commercial banking, retail banking and trust and wealth management. Other subsidiaries or divisions include Christiana Trust, WSFS Investment Group, Inc., Cypress Capital Management, LLC and Cash Connect®. Serving the Delaware Valley since 1832, WSFS is the seventh oldest bank in the United States continuously operating under the same name. For more information, please visit www.wsfsbank.com.
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