Chris Kalin

How This Boss Makes an Impact for Children in Florida

PNC Bank is a large supporter of early childhood initiatives nationwide. Chris Kalin, Port Cities Regional President, Cressman D. Bronson, South Florida EVP & President at PNC Bank, and Chadwick Loar, West, and Central Florida Regional President, are leading a business that impacts Florida early childhood communities. PNC has long supported family-friendly policies, and for more than 15 years has provided funding for organizations and paid volunteer time for employees to support initiatives for children ages 0-5 through its Grow Up Great program. Grow Up Great is a PNC bilingual initiative to support kids, families, educators, and community partners to enhance children's learning and development. By providing grants to organizations that support high-quality early education, advocating for early childhood issues across sectors, encouraging employee involvement within Grow Up Great through paid time off for volunteerism. PNC fosters a family-friendly workplace culture acknowledging the importance of the early years.

The PNC Foundation has also expanded efforts to share high-quality early educational resources to the community and their employees. PNC leaders work with their local Early Learning Coalitions to create awareness around the 3T's digital tool in collaboration with the Grow Up Great program.