10 MAY / JUNE 2020 COVER STORY Banks Helping Hoosiers Caring through COVID-19 Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, so many aspects of life have changed – our daily routines, our work habits, our home lives and more. Not many things have remained untouched in the virus’s wake. One thing that so clearly remains unchanged by the pandemic, however, is banks’ tirelessly searching for any way to give back to their communities. Although circumstances have changed, banks’ commitment to their communities is still alive, well and strong as ever. In the last several weeks we’ve seen countless press releases, social media posts and emails detailing all the efforts IBA-member banks have been undertaking to support others in this uncertain time. Instead of a traditional cover story, we’re opting to highlight the many of you who have shared your good works with us. In addition to this community outreach, many banks are providing financial assistance for customers such as loan payment deferrals, suspension of foreclosures and repossessions, and transaction fee reimbursement. Thank you to the following banks for sharing examples of how you are continuing to serve your communities well. For banks headquartered out-ofstate, some of the dollars indicated in these stories was used within Indiana. 1st Source Bank, South Bend, committed $600,000 in grants to the United Ways of northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan, which serve a total of 18 counties between the two states. Emily Brooks Member Engagement Specialist Indiana Bankers Association ebrooks@indiana.bank
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