May 26, 2011
BB&T Partnered with CYFS' Play Partners in their end of the year picnic. In its third year, the BB&T Lighthouse Project is an all-hands-on-deck community service effort held throughout the BB&T footprint. Teams of employees volunteer time away from work to partner with organizations that help those people most in need of assistance.
The CYFS Play Partners program was selected to receive the help of a team of twelve volunteers to help with the celebration along with a generous contribution to pay for treats and activities. Local Toy purveyor Alakazam painted fun designs on the children's cheeks and hands to the delight of many.
Ninety children from numerous local child care programs participating in the Play Partners early literacy program were on hand for the fun. The event was held at the Pavillion on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville.
In its first two years, the BB&T Lighthouse Project touched the lives of more than 3 million people in 25 states. BB&T employees voluntarily donated nearly 100,000 hours, rolling up their sleeves and getting to work.