CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 7, 2012) - On Thursday, June 7^th, BMO employees will help clean up the Wood's Homes' grounds by power washing and painting as part of a larger project to revitalize the grounds for the Foundation's upcoming celebration of 100 years of service.

Wood's Homes Foundation has been supporting troubled children and their families since 1914 through 35 different programs and services throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

The initiative is part of the first North America-wide BMO Volunteer Day, and 6,500 employees across Canada and the U.S. will roll up their sleeves to give back.

"One hundred years of dedicated service to children and their families is a commendable achievement," said Robert Hayes, Senior Vice-President, Prairies, BMO Financial Group. "Many people have been touched by the work that Wood's Homes does, and we're proud to be part of this Centennial celebration."

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