BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES – UBS LAUNCHES FIRM-WIDE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MONTH

UBS is pleased to announce a major Firm-wide community engagement project. In October, employees from across the country will get the opportunity to participate in locally-driven volunteer activities. Each project will focus on cultivating community, school and civic collaboration to help transform schools or education focused organizations into dynamic learning centers. Projects will include revitalizing facilities and improving play and learning spaces. The program is part of the Firm’s new philanthropic focus on education for under-served youth.

“There are many US schools in need of assistance. By focusing our efforts on the most under-served, we can help develop a better learning environment for these children, ultimately helping them break the cycle of poverty and opening them up to a better future,” said Marten Hoekstra, Head of UBS Wealth Management US. “Our employees can play an important part in this, by actively participating in activities that benefit their local communities.“

UBS is pleased to be partnering with Points of Light & Hands On Network, a national nonprofit organization that facilitates volunteer projects, to tailor each project to meet local needs. Points of Light & Hands On will provide assistance planning projects in 41 markets.

“By hosting these service projects all over the country, UBS is making an investment that sets a profound example of what it means for corporations to be committed to the community,” said Michelle Nunn, CEO, Points of Light & Hands On Network. “This type of volunteer effort is an essential component of our work in showcasing what can be achieved through effective partnerships.”

UBS’s month of engagement is part of a commitment made to Points of Light & Hands On Network during its Corporate Month of Service. During the month of September, Points of Light & Hands On Network engaged thousands of volunteers from more than 50 companies to participate in a variety of community projects across the US.

“We are thrilled to be working with Points of Light & Hands On Network. This outstanding organization is committed to bringing people together to strengthen communities through meaningful volunteer action. At UBS, we believe that responsible and involved corporate citizenship is fundamental to the lasting success of the Firm and the communities where we live and work,” said Cecilia Carter, Head of Community Affairs, UBS Wealth Management US.

UBS will kickoff its program on October 6th, with projects in Boca Raton, Chicago, Stamford and Raleigh, Durham.

In Chicago, UBS Volunteers will give a facelift to Medill Elementary School in the Lower West Side neighborhood. Volunteers will work in teams to paint classrooms, brighten a lunchroom and enhance the play lot area with a map mural and line games. This project has been developed in conjunction with Chicago Cares, a Points of Light & Hands On Network affiliate.

For a full list of the activities planned in each market, please see accompanying pdf.

UBS is one of the world’s leading financial firms, serving a discerning global client base. As an organization, it combines financial strength with an international culture that embraces change. As an integrated firm, UBS creates added value for clients by drawing on the combined resources and expertise of all its businesses.

UBS is the leading global wealth manager, a top tier investment banking and securities firm, and one of the largest global asset managers. In Switzerland, UBS is the market leader in retail and commercial banking. UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in 50 countries, with about 39% of its employees working in the Americas, 35% in Switzerland, 16% in the rest of Europe and 10% in Asia Pacific. UBS's financial businesses employ some 80,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SWX Swiss Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).

About Points of Light & Hands On Network
Points of Light & Hands On Network inspires and mobilizes people to become engaged, take action and solve community problems. The organization supports a robust network of 370 affiliates, covering 88% of the US market, with eight international locations. Collectively, they mobilize millions of volunteers who partner with thousands of nonprofits, schools and community organizations every year. By cultivating a dynamic network of linked civic hubs, corporate partners, nonprofits, and citizen leaders who engage volunteers in meaningful community change, they are building a change movement - achieving scale and impact by inspiring a culture of service and offering practical tools, new ideas and innovation to the civic space.

About Chicago Cares:
Chicago Cares is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for individuals and businesses to improve the Chicago community through participation in creative, structured group volunteer programs designed to address Chicago’s most pressing needs. Chicago Cares develops more than 170 hands-on group volunteer projects each month serving children, adults and seniors in need as well as the environment. Our innovative format gives people the opportunity to work on projects on a flexible basis and has attracted thousands of active volunteers. Chicago Cares is an affiliate of Hands On Network.