Hoosier Banker 13 lationships within the community along the lines of charitable giving, diversity of support and social issues that impact the needs in its markets. The Peoples Bank, Brownstown One example of the community service of The Peoples Bank is that it helped a family whose family member suffered hospitalization for months following a car accident last Thanksgiving. The bank funded an account to help with medical expenses and holiday needs. The bank also provided Christmas gifts and goodies for five children who otherwise would not have celebrated the holiday. A new event in 2019 was The Peoples Bash that featured games, entertainment, food and giveaways for 300 attendees, replacing an annual town festival that had been canceled. The bank also gives tours to school children, participates in the Day of Caring at a local park, and helps broadcast high school basketball games each week. Employees are recognized for their community service at the bank’s holiday party, with a special award presented to an individual who provided exceptional service. As an example, one associate created a Warm Heart, Warm Toes project, providing shoes and socks to children in need. Riddell National Bank, Brazil Riddell National Bank has a Wabash Valley Community Foundation Fund that issues grants to organizations, including the Clay County 4-H, Northview High School, Clay City High School and the YMCA annual campaign for scholarships. The bank also is the premier sponsor of the YMCA 5k 3 Race Series. Staff give support to organizations such as Junior Achievement of the Wabash Valley Program, North Clay Middle School Reality Store, Clay County Shop With a Cop and the Wabash Valley Road Runners Association. Organizations served by the bank through leadership include the United Way, Wabash Valley Community Foundation, the YMCA, Little League, Tri Kappa, the Terre Haute Homebuilders Association, Rotary Club and Lions Club. Staff are given paid time off to participate, and all related fees are paid by the bank. Additionally, the bank buys items for silent auctions and purchases tables/tickets for fundraisers. The bank also has many church and faith-based organization leaders and volunteers on staff. Wayne Bank and Trust Company, Cambridge City Wayne Bank and Trust Company has supported its community through a drone donation, K9 fundraising, and assisting more than 120 events and nonprofits in 2019. More than half of the bank’s employees serve on 38 boards and/or are active organization members, committing 890 hours last year to the community. Additionally, the bank donated more than $5,000 to hosting annual Athena Awards to recognize women leaders in the community. It also donated a $40,000 drone to assist the local fire station and police in locating fires, missing persons, criminal activity and more; plus contributed $10,000 for its third K9 for the Richmond police. To encourage public engagement, in the springtime the bank donated back from any account opened or loan closed to five nonprofits that support organizations that give back to community heroes: fire, police, education, healthcare, and veteran and active duty personnel. The bank strives to uphold its values of community, integrity, people and sustainability. ASSET SIZE: $500 MILLION OR MORE Centier Bank, Merrillville Now in its fifth generation of leadership, Centier Bank strives to be the heart of the community by giving back through sponsorships, donations, volunteerism and philanthropic outreach. It aims to be an engaged and passionate member of the communities it serves and to create sustainable impact. The bank gives a level of autonomy to more than 50 community coordinators and Kentland Bank staff mailed handmade Valentine's cards to local veterans in appreciation of their service. A young admirer chats with a friendly pig at The Peoples Bash, hosted by The Peoples Bank, Brownstown. Volunteers from Riddell National Bank clean up roadside trash. Photo by Frank Phillips, The Brazil Times. A drone donated by Wayne Bank and Trust Company helps improve safety for Richmond firefighters and police.
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