Richmond, Indiana – First Bank Richmond announced today that for the month of July 2020, they made contributions to local not for profit organizations that total the amount of $19,000. The organizations who received these contributions include the following; Richmond Art Museum, Help the Animals, Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, Stanley W. Hayes Research Foundation, Lifestream, Richmond Pickleball Group and Lemonade Days. The listed organizations will apply these funds to various community events and key initiatives that foster quality of life and overall well-being.
“First Bank is pleased to support the Richmond Community through our financial support of non-profit organizations. Partnering with these organizations is essential during this time when so many groups are struggling financially to keep their doors open.” - 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 the First Bank 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.
