Univest Financial Raises $17,500 in Support of the American Red Cross

November 30, 2021 - Univest Financial today announced the total amount raised through its matching fundraising campaign for the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region was $17,500. Donations made by Univest employees and members of the local community totaled $7,500 and Univest contributed $10,000. These donations will help support disaster response in Southeastern Pennsylvania and across the nation. Univest had pledged to match each donation and decided to increase that amount to bring its total gift to $10,000.

"Univest firmly believes in giving back to the communities we serve and continuing to make these investments during uncertain times is a testament to our corporate values and dedication to our Committed to Local philanthropic giving program," said Jeff Schweitzer, President and CEO of Univest Financial Corporation. "We were excited by the support from our employees and community members during this fundraiser. As we recently saw with the destruction caused by Hurricane Ida, disaster response by the American Red Cross is vital. Univest is proud to be able to support its efforts and is thankful for the community support."

About Univest Financial Corporation

Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP), including its wholly-owned subsidiary Univest Bank and Trust Co., Member FDIC, has approximately $7.0 billion in assets and $4.6 billion in assets under management and supervision through its Wealth Management lines of business at September 30, 2021. Headquartered in Souderton, Pa. and founded in 1876, the Corporation and its subsidiaries provide a full range of financial solutions for individuals, businesses, municipalities and nonprofit organizations primarily in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Univest delivers these services through a network of more than 50 offices and online at www.univest.net.