Press Release

First Bank contributes to Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County

Written by: Susan Richwine  |  


Richmond, Indiana – First Bank Richmond announced today that they will donate $25,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County during the month of July 2020. First Bank Richmond has been a long-time community supporter of Boys & Girls Club through philanthropic endeavors and volunteerism. The contribution supports the organization’s mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those most in need, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring individuals. These funds will be allocated to fostering the needs of local youth through exceptional programming, staff and facilities.

“First Bank has been a long-time supporter of Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County. Their dedication to the youth of our community through programs, sports, homework assistance, snacks, and trips make them a place where local kids can thrive. I always enjoy the stories from adults about the impact the “Club” had on their lives and success as adults. It’s always impressive and heartwarming.”- Kimberly Poinsett, Vice President – Community Relations, First Bank Richmond

First Bank Richmond is committed to be an integral partner to the communities in which they serve.  Since 1887, not only have they provided their community with sound financial products and services, they have also fostered a philanthropic commitment that has made a significant impact through the dedication of their organization’s resources, talents and time. This commitment is facilitated through the following channels:

  • Financial support pledged through contributions and event sponsorships. In 2019, they proudly donated more than $400,000 to local not-for-profit organizations.
  • Board/employee leadership and participation with local not-for-profit organizations. Last year, 65% of their staff served on a board or a committee and collectively volunteered over 3,000 service hours to local not-for-profit organizations.
  • Donations (in-kind) and fundraising efforts to promote local initiatives.

For more information concerning First Bank Richmond’s Community Foundation or local sponsorships and contributions, please contact Ms. Kimberly Poinsett, Vice President Community Relations at 765-973-4258 or kpoinsett@firstbankrichmond.com

 

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First Bank Richmond is an Indiana state-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Richmond, Indiana. The bank was originally established in 1887 as an Indiana state-chartered mutual savings and loan association. First Bank Richmond provides full banking services to individuals and businesses through its eight branches located in Indiana and five branches and one loan production office in Ohio. The Ohio offices currently operate as Mutual Federal, a division of First Bank Richmond.

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