Hoosier Banker 13 gramming to 70+ students on a daily basis. $200,000 was committed to ensure the club’s continued success and financial sustainability. In 2022, Wayne Bank also provided financial support to another 90+ organizations. Employees of the bank give generously of their time in various ways, including church involvement, nonprofit board service, involvement with local school districts and their extracurriculars, and beyond. Asset size: $500 million and above Busey Bank, Champaign, Illinois Busey Bank is proud to give back to its communities by building trusted relationships that span generations. In 2022, Busey partnered with Servant’s Heart of Indy, Family Promise and the Salvation Army to donate items collected during Busey Drives Generosity such as socks, school supplies and food. This campaign offered the opportunity for customers and associates to give back to neighbors in need. The bank’s annual United Way benefit campaign provides the opportunity for teams to volunteer, raise funds and learn more about the organization. Offering these campaigns to associates brings awareness and action to the mission of serving one of Busey’s pillars – the community! Centier Bank, Merrillville Centier Bank seeks to strategically give back through corporate giving, volunteerism and other forms of philanthropy. The bank’s community relations department exists solely for the purpose of supporting the community and ensuring outreach and philanthropic efforts are being maximized. To encourage employee volunteerism, the bank offers eight hours of paid time off to volunteer, referred to as “Heart of the Community” time off. For every 50 hours of volunteerism an associate completes, the bank donates $50 to the charity of that associate’s choice. The bank believes that by neighbors serving neighbors, everyone is working together toward an even better tomorrow. Citizens State Bank, New Castle Citizens State Bank aims to take a multi-faceted approach to community support. Supporting local organizations with resources, whether financial or otherwise, is paramount. For example, the bank often offers its facilities to organizations that don’t have their own offices. The bank actively engages associates in the organizations and projects it supports, understanding that as local residents, they have a valuable perspective on their community’s needs. All employees receive 20 paid hours each year to volunteer during work hours. Associates are also encouraged to give financial literacy presentations, including teaching at local schools and organizations; talking with residents at assisted-living facilities about financial fraud; working with participants in local domestic-abuse programs; and more. Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo The story of banking at Community First Bank of Indiana 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, and 2022 was a year of strengthening and relaunching bank programs/policies to better enable employees to serve. Branches hosted multiple supply drives in 2022 to support Open Doors, Family Service Association of Howard County, Westfield Wayne Bank & Trust Company Busey Bank Centier Bank Citizens State Bank
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