FREMONT, California (November 30, 2007) - A Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce dinner will honor East Bay philanthropists and install five new 2008 board members Nov. 30.

Fremont Bank will receive the chamber's business service award for providing philanthropic service beyond the scope of normal business. The bank has donated more than $60,000 to the Pleasanton Spirit Run, and has raised another $60,000 for the event. It sponsored a new scoreboard for Amador Valley High School. It also supplies local volunteers and, through its foundation, granted $450,000 to other local organizations.

"Contributing to communities in which the bank does business has been an essential part of the business' philosophy since its start," said Hattie Hyman Hughes, president of Fremont Bank Foundation. "My father, (the bank's founder) was very committed to giving back to communities. He really believed that our success came through people being of support to us and that we really need to return that to them. That's my philosophy too," she said.

The Parkview assisted living facility will receive a business-development award for making a positive impact in the Pleasanton community in the scope of normal business. Its below-market-rate program helps seniors qualify for apartments at The Parkview at a reduced rate, allowing them access to The Parkview's meals, activities, transportation, and care-giving services.

The chamber will recognize the nonprofit Hope Hospice for its philanthropic efforts in Pleasanton. The hospice provides end-of-life care to hundreds of patients and their families, regardless of ability to pay. Chuck Deckert's contributions in Pleasanton will be highlighted with the chamber's individual award. Deckert has been involved with numerous associations including St. Vincent de Paul, the Rotary Club of Pleasanton, Friends of Pleasanton Seniors and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, for which he raised $20,000 in the past two years. He currently serves on several community organizations' boards.

About Fremont Bank Foundation.

Fremont Bank Foundation supports meritorious causes that help create and maintain a healthy, vital community. Sharing with the community is at the heart of Fremont Bank Foundation, which provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations for the implementation of their extraordinary visions. Fremont Bank Foundation is unique in that it does not solicit funds nor accept unsolicited grant requests or uninvited proposals. The Foundation's office is housed in the Community Outreach Department at Fremont Bank, which in addition to the Foundation operates three additional service programs including the Fremont Bank Corporate Giving Program, which provides financial support for worthy causes that have business relationships with Fremont Bank; FB Team H.E.R.O.E.S., which supplies and coordinates manpower and in-kind community service from Fremont Bank employees; and the Women's Leadership Forum, which provides a networking and information sharing community for women associates of Fremont Bank.