Kiss & Tell TruMark Financial’s 9th Annual Kiss-A-Pig Fundraiser

The phrase, “I would rather kiss a pig” will take on new meaning when business and community leaders step up to kiss a pot-bellied pig while raising awareness and funds to support financial literacy programs in local schools. The kisses will take place at TruMark Financial® Credit Union’s Ninth Annual Kiss-A-Pig Financial Literacy Fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, Pa.

The fundraiser is a component of TruMark Financial's, Building Financial Futures initiative. The fundraiser brings together educators, community and business leaders, and credit union employees to raise money for the privilege of kissing a pig. Funds raised at this event will allow area schools to provide students with the tools needed to learn the basics of personal finance. This information will help them to make informed financial decisions and help to secure a future of financial success.

Admission is free and all are invited to watch the participants pucker up for a worthwhile cause. 97.5 FM The FANATIC radio personality Marc Farzetta will be the event emcee. Matteo Iadonisi, community journalist, 6ABC Action News, will be a special guest.

The following businesses will be sending participants to pucker up at the Ninth Annual TruMark Financial Kiss-a-Pig Financial Literacy Fundraiser:

· Cindy Blake TruMark Financial

· John Bowser Target Media

· Matt Gilbertson Gilbertson Group

· Debbie Goetz Allstate Foundation

· Kendra Grace Hilton Garden Inn

· Bruer Kershner Kershner Office Furniture

· John LaSalle Universal Card Services

· Vince Market TruMark Financial

· MarySheila McDonald LaSalle University

· John McDonald KSM Architects

· Megan Schilling Member Service Center

The following schools will be represented by an enthusiastic pig kisser and will receive a financial grant from the event proceeds:

· Archbishop Wood High School

· Baldi Middle School

· Bensalem High School

· Cheltenham High School

· Stephen Decatur Elementary School

· Herbert Hoover Elementary School

· Lincoln High School

· Maritime Academy Charter School

· Norristown High School

· Our Lady of Calvary School

· St. George School

· St. Jerome School

To date, TruMark Financial has donated more than $300,000 to area schools in need of personal finance resources. The grants have been used to purchase resources such as calculators, computer software, and textbooks to help teach the value of saving and the importance of managing money responsibly. To learn more about TruMark Financial’s Kiss-A-Pig Financial Literacy Fundraiser visit: www.trumarkonline.org/bff.

About TruMark Financial

TruMark Financial is one of the strongest, most progressive credit unions in the nation, offering a full range of banking, investing, and insurance services to more than 120,000 members in Southeastern Pa. Founded in 1939, TruMark Financial is headquartered in Fort Washington, Pa., and has approximately $2.3 billion in assets through its 24 branches, Member Service Center, and a suite of innovative online and mobile banking services. To learn more about TruMark Financial, visit www.trumarkonline.org or call 1-877-TRUMARKwww.facebook.com/trumarkonline and twitter.com/trumarkonline.