For Immediate Release

December 20, 2006

HSBC Increases Support of Genesee Land Trust

HSBC in The Community (USA) Inc., recently awarded Genesee Land Trust $15,000 in general support funding. This constitutes an increase of 50% in its annual grant funding to the local land conservation organization, bringing HSBC’s total contribution to $55,000 in five years.

“The Foundation’s increased support is a vote of confidence in the Trust’s land protection and outreach programs,” said David L. Brooks, Senior Vice President and Commercial Executive of HSBC in Rochester. HSBC’s Community Foundation was established to carry out its mission with a philanthropic strategy focused on two primary issues – education and the environment.

Genesee Land Trust, located at 500 East Avenue in Rochester, was established by Rochesterians in 1989 and currently protects over 2500 acres in the greater Rochester region, including 10 preserves and multiple conservation easements. Executive director, Gay Mills says, “Support from HSBC has directly facilitated our success in preserving natural lands in our community and we are most grateful for it.”

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Contact:
Margaret Potter, Assistant Director
Genesee Land Trust
500 East Avenue, Suite 200
Rochester NY 14607
(585) 256-2130
www.geneseelandtrust.org
info@geneseelandtrust.org