Hoosier Banker 11 that staff know and care about. The bank’s story is their story, and their successes become the bank’s successes. The bank used a portion of its Paycheck Protection Program revenue to give back to the community in the form of $250 gifts to local nonprofits and individuals, held a socially distant trick-or-treating event at the drive-through of each branch, invested in a program to provide fraud detection and prevention at a local nursing home facility, handed out face masks to the community, and more. The bank also provides support through board representation throughout Greene County – employees sit on boards for chambers, economic development groups and other nonprofit organizations. Each employee is provided two days paid annually to volunteer within the community. One of the core beliefs of First Federal Savings Bank, Huntington, is that quality service for both customers and the community goes beyond the bank’s four walls. Staff members are encouraged to give back to the community outside of work. First Federal staff serve in administrative positions for organizations such as the United Way, LaFontaine Center Retirement Home, Cub Scouts, Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club, Knights Ladies Auxiliary, Junior Achievement, the YMCA and more. Each year, First Federal partners with the United Way of Huntington County. The bank holds a raffle, cupcake sale and silent auction to encourage employees from all six branches to participate and raise funds. Employees can also make individual donations from their paychecks. In 2020, First Federal donated nearly $17,000. First Federal always strives to raise more funds and partner with more organizations than the previous year and looks to improve the quality of life for the community by emphasizing the importance of service within the bank. donated personal protective equipment to an elementary school, and more. Bath State Bank assisted some 175 organizations by donating more than $50,000 during 2020. In addition, the bank’s Random Act of Kindness employee contest resulted in 16 random organizations receiving $100 checks at the holidays. The story of banking at Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo, is investing in others to empower them to have a greater impact on the community. Servant leadership and community involvement are two of the bank’s core values. The CFB Cares employee committee plans service events for the entire bank. In 2020, the Community First team remained eager to support its communities, quickly adjusting to ever-changing guidelines to be present and helpful. More than 75 local organizations were supported, $15,000 was donated by employees, and $160,000 was donated by the bank. The bank also facilitated United Way donations, with 67% of employees who live and work in the area giving personally in 2020. Community First Bank of Indiana believes that when the community is empowered with financial support, education and financial literacy, plus direct service, the community is better equipped to be productive and help critical parts of the local economy, which reaps a harvest of positive outcomes for the community. To Farmers and Mechanics Federal Savings Bank, Bloomfield, the story of banking is woven into the framework of the communities in which employees reside. Donations reach the hands of individuals Bath State Bank Community First Bank of Indiana Farmers and Mechanics Federal Savings Bank First Federal Savings Bank
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