Comerica Bank and Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) today announced Comerica Bank will be the official bank sponsor of Detroit PAL’s new headquarters and athletic facilities at The Corner Ballpark presented by Adient. The bank’s sponsorship will include the installation of a Comerica ATM in the building’s front plaza and continuing support of PAL programming.
Comerica’s sponsorship will enable guests of the new Corner Ballpark and Corktown residents and visitors the convenience of banking at a Comerica ATM beginning this summer. The terms of the sponsorship were not disclosed.
“Detroit PAL has been building bonds between our city’s youth and Detroit Police Officers for almost 50 years,” said Michael T. Ritchie, president, Comerica Bank-Michigan. “We’re proud to support their efforts to give today’s youth a new ‘field of dreams,’ while continuing to support Detroit’s ongoing revitalization.”
“When Detroit PAL sat down to brainstorm a potential bank sponsor, only one name made sense,” said Tim Richey, chief executive officer, Detroit PAL. “Comerica Bank has always been a committed member of the communities they service, and we wanted to bring that value to our new stadium and Corktown neighborhood.”
Comerica has been supporting Detroit PAL since 1989. Comerica provided a $20,000 grant to Detroit PAL in 2016 to fund the renovation of the Calcara Park baseball diamond, which debuted as a Detroit PAL field last year.
About Comerica Bank
Comerica Bank is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated. Since its founding in Detroit in 1849, Comerica Bank has been making a positive difference in the lives of Michigan residents, helping its customers be successful and providing financial assistance to help charitable organizations meet their diverse goals. From its multi-million-dollar restoration of Comerica Bank Center to its naming rights agreement for Comerica Park to its sponsorship of Little Caesar’s Arena and the Comerica Players Club to its naming rights partnership for the Comerica Gridiron Club and Suites at The New Ford Field, Comerica continues to be an active participant in Detroit’s downtown revitalization. Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. To find us on Facebook, please visit www.facebook.com/Comerica. Follow us on Twitter at @ComericaCares.
About Detroit Police Athletic League:
Detroit PAL is a non-profit organization positively impacting the lives of more than 14,000 children each year. With roots dating back to 1969, our group works to create safe and supportive places for kids to play. We also train and certify more than 1,700 volunteers each year to become encouraging coaches and mentors to the city’s youth. In partnership with the Detroit Police Department and community volunteers, Detroit PAL builds character in young people through athletic, academic and leadership development programs. We strive to achieve four important goals for our kids: Young people with high character, Young people who lead active and healthy lifestyles, Young people who give back in their community, Young people with positive relationships with police officers. For more information, please visit www.detroitpal.org.
