Citi Foundation Named as One of Micronesia's Leading Youth Service Supporters

Citi
Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Major brand names under Citi's trademark red arc include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Citi Smith Barney and Banamex. Additional information may be found at www.citi.com

Citi Foundation
The Citi Foundation supports organizations that help people improve their lives, businesses to grow, and communities to prosper around the world. The Citi Foundation focuses its grants primarily in three areas: financial education, educating the next generation, and building communities and entrepreneurs. Additional information can be found at http://www.citigroupfoundation.com/.

Sanctuary
Sanctuary, Incorporated is a public benefit corporation founded in 1971 on Guam. It serves youth and their families. Services include a 24-hour response line, problem assessment, drug and alcohol treatment and prevention, emergency shelter, independent living programs, and teen parent support. Group sessions are held nightly for teens and adults in anger management, smoking cessation, parenting skills, parent support, self-esteem and a 12-step drug and alcohol recovery program. Youth development activities are held weekly on Friday evenings for the Youth Embracing Sanctuary (YES) Crew.


	Printer Friendly Page		FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) September 06, 2007 Citi Foundation Named as One of Micronesia's Leading Youth Service Supporters Guam – The Citi Foundation has been named as one of Micronesia's leading youth service supporters by The Micronesia Youth Services Network (MYSN). The MYSN, which runs programs to support homeless and runaway teens, is a network of non-profit community-based organizations located across Micronesia (covering Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Federated States to Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands). The criteria for the "MYSN Top Ten Youth Service Supporters in Micronesia" award recognizes outstanding financial or volunteer contributions and strong partner relationships with a MYSN member group. The Citi Foundation was nominated by Sanctuary, Inc., a MYSN member organization in Guam. Sanctuary highlighted the Citi Foundation's USD 20,000 grant to support the establishment of computer learning centers in their shelters. Thanks to the centers, at-risk youths in Guam are now able to learn and improve their computer skills. Ms. Sarah Thomas-Nededog, Executive Director of Sanctuary, along with Board members of MYSN presented the award to Mr. Madhu Seshadri, Citi Country Officer, Guam. "With the tremendous support from Citibank Guam and the Citi Foundation, we know we are not alone in helping families and supporting our community-building services. Thank you so much for the partnership," said Ms. Thomas-Nededog. Mr. Seshadri said, "On behalf of Citi, we are very grateful for this recognition from the MSYN. As we continue to reinforce our partnership with Sanctuary, we encourage you to continue your initiatives and please feel free to approach us for more support through our employee volunteer program." Sanctuary, Inc. provides a safe refuge for youths aged between 11 - 21 years of age. For over 35 years, Sanctuary, Inc. has been the sole private provider of services and a primary advocate for runaways, the homeless, abused and at-risk youths in Guam. # # # Citi Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Major brand names under Citi's trademark red arc include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Citi Smith Barney and Banamex. Additional information may be found at www.citi.com Citi Foundation The Citi Foundation supports organizations that help people improve their lives, businesses to grow, and communities to prosper around the world. The Citi Foundation focuses its grants primarily in three areas: financial education, educating the next generation, and building communities and entrepreneurs. Additional information can be found at http://www.citigroupfoundation.com/. Sanctuary Sanctuary, Incorporated is a public benefit corporation founded in 1971 on Guam. It serves youth and their families. Services include a 24-hour response line, problem assessment, drug and alcohol treatment and prevention, emergency shelter, independent living programs, and teen parent support. Group sessions are held nightly for teens and adults in anger management, smoking cessation, parenting skills, parent support, self-esteem and a 12-step drug and alcohol recovery program. Youth development activities are held weekly on Friday evenings for the Youth Embracing Sanctuary (YES) Crew.