As part of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh’s (FHLBank) continued focus on the environment and sustainability, several employees gathered in Pittsburgh’s Hill District at Kennard Park to participate in our first park clean-up with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Employees worked together to collect debris, place mulch around trees, plant bulbs and remove invasive vines.
Kennard Park is located in Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District, which has experienced uneven economic development over the past 50 years. For the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, ongoing investments and service activities at Kennard Park help promote volunteerism, conservation and community engagement in our region’s green spaces.
“Having green spaces in the city are important for several reasons,” said Hersh Merenstein of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. “It gives people a ‘third space’ to meet, enjoy the outdoors and build community. Having organizations like FHLBank participate in environmental and conservation activities furthers our collective sense of community and helps improve our parks.”
“Through volunteer activities, supporting employee and Bankwide giving and supporting healthy green spaces in our community, FHLBank is taking deliberate steps to incorporate sustainability into our business,” said Robin Noack, Senior ESG Strategy and Governance Manager at FHLBank. “We are proud to be located in Pittsburgh and feel honored to be in a position where we can give back.”
It is our hope that this is one of many service projects that beautify our district, support our neighbors, and further our commitment to the environment.
About FHLBank Pittsburgh
FHLBank Pittsburgh provides reliable funding and liquidity to its member financial institutions, which include commercial and savings banks, community development financial institutions, credit unions and insurance companies in Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. FHLBank products and resources help support community lending, housing and economic development. As one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks established by Congress, FHLBank has been an integral and reliable part of the financial system since 1932. Learn more by visiting www.fhlb-pgh.com.
