Bippus State Bank, Huntington Bippus State Bank measures its outreach by the impact it makes on the community. Giving back to the community is more than just giving out donations – it’s also about providing activities and opportunities to the community that they may not have without volunteers. The bank aims to give employees as many opportunities as possible to get involved, including during work hours, on the weekends and during the evening to ensure everyone has some opportunity to volunteer. Bippus State Bank believes it is vital to show the community that the bank stands with them and is here to support them. Fowler State Bank FINALIST Fowler State Bank serves the three most sparsely populated counties in Indiana and considers the communities it serves to be like family. If someone needs help, all hands are on deck at the bank. From making donations to local 4-H programs and food pantries to volunteering at the local movie theater, the bank seeks to support the community at large, whether those who benefit are customers or not. Several staff members volunteer on various boards, and even more are involved in local organizations such as Rotary, Benton Community Foundation, Earl Park Fall Festival Foundation, Fair/4-H Board and more. Above all, the bank strives to uphold its motto: “Community Owned. Community Grown. Community Focused.” Home Bank, Martinsville FINALIST Home Bank’s vision, mission and culture are focused upon service to others with the goal of improving quality of life for all in the bank’s community. In 2023 the bank focused on three major initiatives for outreach: financial support for local nonprofits, leadership by the bank with the Better Communities Coalition and financial literacy outreach. All three areas of outreach share a focus upon a group of core issues facing the bank’s market communities. Notably, the bank’s community gifting program allocates 10% of its net income each month for donation to local nonprofit organizations. The bank’s outreach efforts provide a platform to share how community banks care for and are engaged to serve and help others. Logansport Savings Bank At Logansport Savings Bank, being a community bank means that it gives time, talent and financial support to both its customers and local communities. In 2023 the bank gave over $60,000 in charitable contributions and donations that supported dozens of local schools, student athletes, kids and families, and various nonprofit organizations across multiple counties in north central Indiana. Outreach efforts include participation and volunteerism by more than 30 employees in and around the communities that the bank serves. The bank believes that banking is built on relationships, and the story of banking shines through when people see, know and trust their local bank as a community supporter. JULY/AUGUST 2024 23
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