Woodforest Charitable Foundation gifts The Rose with donation

by Franz Osorio | January 20, 2012 9:15 am

Jeanne Gillen, board of directors, The Rose; Dorothy Gibbons, CEO of The Rose; Vicki Richmond, secretary/treasurer of Woodforest Charitable Foundation; Alyse Vernon, Woodforest Charitable Foundation; and Sarahbeth Melton, Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

The Woodforest Charitable Foundation gave a $3,000 donation to The Rose on Dec. 28.

The Rose is a nonprofit that specializes in providing services and screens related to breast cancer.

"It has been a pleasure partnering with The Rose to assist in its endeavors to serve others," Sarahbeth Melton, foundation representative, said in a press release.

The Rose uses a mobile mammography van to provide screenings and services at many sites in 15 counties. Last year, the van served 232 women by providing mammograms. The Rose has been serving the community for 25 years.

The Woodforest Charitable Foundation provides funds to charities that focus on social programs in the areas served by Woodforest National Banks. The foundation was created in 2005 to support the communities it serves.

For more information on The Rose, visit therose.org. For more information on the Woodforest Charitable Foundation, visit woodforestcharitablefoundation.org or call 832-375-2273.