(Honolulu, Hawaii, July 23, 2012) – The Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Hawaii has received a $25,000 grant from the First Hawaiian Bank Foundation, according to an announcement today by Bob Harrison, First Hawaiian Bank's president and chief executive officer. The grant represents First Hawaiian Bank's three year commitment towards the Hawaii Community Foundation's Stabilization Initiative by helping the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Hawaii provide financial management to the community at large.

The Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Hawaii provides education and counseling in areas such as debt management, bankruptcy, credit and foreclosure. Their goal is to promote financial and social responsibility by providing information to individuals and families about financial management. They are a non-profit community service agency that aims to help families regain control of their lives financially through counseling and classes.

The First Hawaiian Bank Foundation is the charitable arm of First Hawaiian Bank. In 2011, the Foundation and Bank contributed over $2.5 million to more than 400 non-profit organizations in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. The Foundation funds educational opportunities, access to health care, services for children and youth, human service needs, and support of culture and the arts.

First Hawaiian Bank (fhb.com), with assets of $16.1 billion, was founded in 1858 and is Hawaii's oldest and largest bank. As a financial industry leader in profitability, loans and deposits, First Hawaiian Bank has been helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals for over 153 years. The bank operates 58 branches in Hawaii, three in Guam, and two in Saipan.