Oregon, Wis.-based One Community Bank donated $100,000 last fall to the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Education Foundation for the school’s stadium complex renovation project. A press release states that the donation will be marked through signage in the complex and the new scoreboard. Construction on the project is expected to start this spring. “It … Read more
Marinette, Wis.-based The Stephenson National Bank & Trust recently donated $10,000 toward building a permanent performing arts bandshell in a local park. The donation supports the building of a performing arts bandshell in the Crivitz, Wis.-based Community Veterans Park. A press release states that the project is the vision of several local groups, including the … Read more
Medford, Wis.-based Prevail Bank donated $17,200 to nine local nonprofits this month as part of its Holiday Matching Funds campaign. Prevail Bank matched up to $1,000 per each branch where donations were collected. Donations this year included: $5,095 to Owen Withee Food Pantry $2,920 to Sauk County Children’s Giving Tree $2,620 to Eau Claire County … Read more
Employees of Sparta, Mich.-based ChoiceOne Bank donated to 28 local nonprofits this year as part of an employee “Jean Day” program. A press release states that employees of the $2.4 billion bank started the program years ago to raise money for local nonprofits. By making biweekly donations to ChoiceOne’s “Jean Day” fund, employees could wear … Read more
Winona, Minn.-based Merchants Bank helped raise 260,374 pounds of food this year through its annual “10 Days of Giving” food drive. The drive netted $120,951 in cash and nearly 18,500 pounds of food. Merchants Bank, which collaborates on the program with nonprofit Winona Volunteer Services, collected donations at branches and participating area schools, businesses and … Read more
Merrillville, Ind.-based Centier Bank donated $5,000 to the Griffith, Ind., Police Department to help purchase K-9 unit equipment for canine training in tracking wanted or missing persons, detecting illegal drugs and protecting the safety of police officers. The unit includes dogs who are trained in obedience, protection and searches, tracking and criminal apprehensions to help … Read more
Columbus, Wis.-based Farmers & Merchants Union Bank recently allocated $20,000 in grants to numerous local organizations for their work during the pandemic. According to a press release, the grants, created by Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, are intended to help banks support local groups impacted by the pandemic. Recipients included: Prairie Ridge Health Hospital … Read more
Durand, Wis.-based Security Financial Bank and its employees recently donated to a number of community initiatives, including: $5,000 to Bloomer Community Club for a new cattle building for the Bloomer Community Fair. The building will house cattle during the fair and also be available for FFA and 4-H clubs to host events from May through … Read more
Aberdeen, S.D.-based Dacotah Bank donated $50,000 toward a new building at Maple Valley Schools in Tower City, N.D. The building is expected to be east of the commons area and entrance and include a larger classroom for the school’s growing pre-K program, a gym with space for two practice courts, locker rooms and a community … Read more
Rochester, Minn.-based Home Federal Bank has recently donated $1,000 each to four local volunteers. The donations are through the bank’s Seed Money Program, which is intended to recognize local residents who are making an impact. Recent recipients include: Andre Bailey of Winona, Minn. Bailey started the Little Warriors Drumline three years ago, which now includes … Read more