ALLIANCE AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE RECEIVES $2,500

(Leavenworth, KS September 20, 2001) - Alliance Against Family Violence announced the receipt of a $2,500 grant from the William T. Kemper Foundation, Commerce Bank Trustee. The grant will support a new computer system for Alliance Against Family Violence in Leavenworth. On behalf of the Kemper Foundation, the check was presented by the Commerce Bank staff to Kay Anderson, Director of the Alliance Against Family Violence.

The William T. Kemper Foundation, Commerce Bank Trustee, was established in 1989 following Mr. Kemper's death. The Foundation is dedicated to continuing Mr. Kemper's lifelong interest in improving the human condition and quality of life. The Foundation supports Midwest communities and concentrates on initiatives in education, health and human services, civic improvements and the arts.

Commerce Bank is an affiliate of Commerce Bancshares, Inc., a registered bank holding company with assets of $11.7 billion offering a full line of banking services, including investment management and securities brokerage. The Company currently operates in 342 locations in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas. The Company also has operating subsidiaries involved in mortgage banking, credit related insurance, venture capital and real estate activities.

For more information contact:
Charles Erker
Director of Public Relations
314-746-3760

Website: www.commercebank.com
e-mail: mymoney@commercebank.com

SYMBOL: CBSH

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