Horizon Bank, Michigan City WINNER Each year, Horizon Bank strives to serve its communities by volunteering, providing financial education, awarding community loans, granting scholarships to local students, and donating time and funds to charitable organizations. In 2023 Horizon Bank awarded more than $840,000 in charitable grants and donations supporting Indiana organizations. The bank incentivizes employee-led community service through a paid time off program and community outreach awards. Bank staff provided over 11,600 community outreach volunteer hours in 2023, working with organizations like Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity and the Salvation Army. Horizon Bank celebrated 150 years of community banking in 2023, and throughout the years the bank has maintained the belief that banking is about people first. JCBank, Seymour In 2023 JCBank played a pivotal role in fostering community growth by prioritizing the wellbeing of local citizens. This was demonstrated by both community involvement and financial support. Overall, the bank contributed a total of $132,000 to local organizations within the communities it serves. The bank hosted or participated in 115 community events and financially supported 123 organizations, including shelters, schools, health care facilities, nonprofits and community foundations. JCBank encourages staff participation in these initiatives, and staff collectively clocked 7,986 volunteer hours in 2023. Ultimately, the bank measures its success by the tangible improvements in community well-being, the establishment of strong and lasting partnerships, and the positive reputation and trust earned within the local community. Merchants Bank of Indiana, Carmel Through time, talent and treasure, Merchants Bank of Indiana aims to carry on a tradition of banking excellence. The bank particularly focuses on affordable housing advancement, providing access to critical grant funds and financial education, and more. This includes dedicated community partnerships with Intend Indiana, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and more to support the community at large by providing more affordable options and increasing financial autonomy for low-income families and individuals. Bank staff works with organizations such as accessABILITY Indiana and other community development organizations to offer financial literacy training. Whether through big monetary donations or small acts of kindness, giving back serves as a constant reminder of the people who make Merchants Bank of Indiana possible. The National Bank of Indianapolis The National Bank of Indianapolis’ vision of unmatched community involvement and trusted legacy of service is realized through three key strategies: civic leadership, community lending and philanthropic investments. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the bank partnered with three local nonprofits on initiatives that make homeownership in Indianapolis more accessible, gifting three $30,000 grants to the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, Englewood Community Development Corporation and JEWEL Human Services. All employees receive eight hours of paid volunteer time and are encouraged to engage in bank-sponsored volunteer events, as well as serve organizations that mean the most to them personally. In 2023, 137 employees volunteered 3,242 hours to 113 local nonprofit organizations. JULY/AUGUST 2024 27
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