Affinity Bank
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2002

Affinity Bank steps up to aid Meals on Wheels

Ventura, CA - Upon learning that Meals on Wheels was in desperate need of funds in order to continue delivering meals to homebound seniors, Affinity Bank quickly came to the rescue.

Michael R. McGuire, president and CEO of Affinity Bank said, "After hearing from one of the Bank's directors that Meals on Wheels was in dire need of $10,000 in order to continue operating, the Bank's Community Reinvestment Committee quickly reviewed and approved the donation."

Mr. McGuire added, "This is particularly gratifying since we are aware that many non-profits are experiencing shortfalls in funding due to contributions being redirected to support the families of victims of the 9-11 tragedy."

Mr. McGuire presented Victoria Herrera, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels, with a check for $10,000 on April 19, 2002. Ms. Herrera said that with this donation and a pledge from an anonymous donor to match up to $10,000, they have received enough funding to continue operation until other corporate donations arrive. Meals on Wheels (Ventura County Commission on Nutrition) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing hot meals to seniors, disabled and homebound citizens, regardless of their ability to pay the $4.25 cost, in Ventura, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, El Rio, and Santa Paula. The hot noon-time meals are delivered daily, including weekends and/or holidays.

Affinity Bank's community investment policy provides for a portion of the Bank's pre-tax profit to be invested supporting affordable housing for low/moderate income people, supporting the community services for persons with special needs, providing economic development opportunities to its communities.

Affinity Bank, headquartered in Ventura, California, is a rapidly growing bank with branches in Irvine, San Francisco, Pacific Palisades, and Ventura.

To learn more about Affinity Bank, log onto www.affinitybank.com or call the home office toll free at 1-800-489-2194 between 6 A.M. and 6 P.M. Monday through Friday (PST).

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