Hoosier Banker 15 The mission of First Savings Bank, Jeffersonville, is to create a higher quality of life for its customers, employees, community and shareholders. Community is more than just the place to live and work – it means neighbors, family and friends, and it means lending a helping hand, not only for the sake of business, but for the sake of humanity. Although volunteerism looked a little different in 2020 due to the pandemic, employees still logged over 3,200 community service hours. The bank financially supported over 300 charity and community organizations across its footprint in 2020, totaling $403,415. In addition, the bank has a charitable foundation with a primary focus on financial literacy, serving organizations such as Junior Achievement Kentuckiana and Leadership Southern Indiana’s NEXGEN program. At First Savings Bank, employee community outreach is ingrained into the company culture. Volunteering on or off the clock is encouraged. Every morning, when employees log in to their computers, the default screen displays a thermometer graphic showing goal progress, creating a team-effort feeling to community service within the bank. First State Bank of Middlebury believes that banking is about more than transactions or money – it’s about the area where you live and the people served by the bank. The bank’s staff are active in different organizations that enhance the quality of life for the individuals in its community. In 2020, the bank held its second B Cause Day. This gave all 120 employees a full day to be exposed to agencies in need and make a difference. Employees chose from a menu of 11 different local nonprofits covering two counties and spent the day with a team of their peers completing needed tasks. The bank is also the only in the area to offer a School Spirit Debit Card program, through which the bank has donated over $210,000 over the last seven years to 13 participating schools. The bank takes pride in building relationships with customers, communities and fellow employees, and is active in different organizations that enhance the quality of life for the individuals in the community. First Savings Bank First State Bank of Middlebury CINNAIRE.COM It takes more than good intentions to transform communities. It takes capital, development capacity and trusted partnerships. In 25 years, we’ve delivered more than $7.3 billion in community impact. Overcoming challenges. Solving problems. Backed by a commitment to creating healthy communities that has never wavered. The Return on Investment: Safe, Affordable Homes. Healthy Communities. Better Lives. INVESTING IN INDIANA COMMUNITIES FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS. Transforming Communities. Transforming Lives.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTg3NDExNQ==