bank. Employees are encouraged to use their time to support bank-related community efforts. For Citizens Bank, it’s not just about the dollar amount given; it’s about building relationships that create meaningful change. DeMotte State Bank DeMotte State Bank has been an established financial institution and community partner for over 100 years. The bank has introduced three annual giving initiatives: Spread the Love, Treat Your Teacher and Scare Away Hunger, which address the most significant needs in its communities. 2024 efforts included donating Amazon gift cards and other prizes to local teachers, organizing holiday food drives for food pantries and hosting community appreciation events. The bank has been consistently known as a trusted financial institution in the community but strives to also be known as a community partner by contributing time, talents and significant financial investment. First Federal Savings Bank, Evansville First Federal Savings Bank believes that institutions that prioritize people both foster opportunities and build stronger communities. In 2024, bank employees dedicated 386.3 hours to local nonprofit organizations and nonprofit leadership roles were held by 34 bank employees, showing a broad impact on the community. In response to the devastating hurricanes in North Carolina, the bank partnered with Gibco Motor LLC to fill seven semi-trucks with essential supplies like food, water, clothing and hygiene products to benefit displaced residents. Overall, the bank aims to uphold the trust placed in it and embody what it means to serve as a community partner. First Federal Savings Bank, Rochester First Federal Savings Bank has a focus on serving the community through financial education, offering real, practical experience and discussion on complicated topics. Audiences for these educational initiatives include students of all ages, incarcerated individuals, senior citizens and other community members in need. The bank encourages employees to utilize their volunteer time benefit, which allows them to volunteer with nonprofit organizations of their own choosing during normal business hours. In addition to financial education, the bank provides monetary donations and sponsorships throughout the community. Ultimately, the bank strives to share financial literacy and de-mystify banking so all community members have access to banking services. Home Bank, Martinsville Home Bank’s vision for the community is “Making Lives Better.” The bank and its staff work to live out that mission through financial support to nonprofits, leadership in key community initiatives, employee volunteerism and financial literacy programs across all age groups. The bank’s community gifting program donates 10% of the bank’s net income each quarter to nonprofits across its markets. Efforts are primarily focused on affordable housing, mental health and other challenges that may be experienced by those who are under-resourced in the community. The bank was formed in 1890 to facilitate housing and support prosperity in Morgan County, and it still strives to uphold that mission today. WINNER 11 July/August 2025
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