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#2 Local giving and volunteerism! Your support of a community bank can have a ripple effect for good across your city. Check out our numbers from 2023: 106 Organizations Served, 200+ Veterans Served, $17,000 Employee Donated Funds, and $121,000 Bank Donated Funds!  #CommunityBankingMonth

Have you read the Black Summer Bushfires, Five Years On report? $26M was donated to our Foundation following the Black Summer Bushfires. Our report breaks down how these funds have supported communities in their recovery to date, while also highlighting a few of the 920+ projects and activities we've funded. For example, WATCH the video below to learn about how Moruya Repair Café were able to better support their local community in its time of need using an FRRR grant. If you want to know more, read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gydAX9Bm #BlackSummerBushfires #DisasterRecovery #DisasterResilience #LastingImpact

Invest in what works. It’s the simplest way to successful outcomes!

Additional takeaway from my last post: want to help western North Carolina (WNC)? Adopt a church and make a donation directly. There is a huge logistical/ distribution problem getting aid out from the I40/US321 corridors right now (the two examples from Old Fort and Morganton provided last post plus the Town of Boone stopped taking donations Friday). As in the example provided, churches are actively engaged in helping their communities but are short on resources while local municipalities are being overrun with the influx of aid. Disaggregating the distribution approach is needed. Just as in business, small locally focused industrial distributors often provide value because of their access to and relationships with their customers. So too do churches have this access and these relationships and every community has a church. So just as I found Ed and Reggie at FBC Hildebran so too could you find a church in WNC and make a donation and help bypass the bottlenecks. Want to help WNC? Adopt a WNC church and make a donation directly.

Planning well is the final gift you can give to your loved ones to lighten the load of their grief. This free seminar will help you plan well for those you love.

🕊️ The turtle dove represents peace. We believe every person deserves the peace that comes from knowing where their next meal comes from… especially during the holiday season. Every dollar donated equates to two meals we can provide to someone in need. Explore ways to give: https://heyor.ca/AbjYq3 #12DaysofGiving #SeasonofGiving

If you are wondering what kind of impact your business can have for a not for profit organization, check this out. This is the third year in a row that this local business has turned over the proceeds of mulch sales for the day, totaling roughly $10,000. That kind of support is huge for Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington. The relationship started with a #CSGW presentation where owner Marty Young was in attendance. He learned how the program worked and how it could be an impactful tool for #CommunitySafety. As a business that has been impacted by crime, he felt this was an organization that he could support. Aligning your business with the #CrimeStoppers brand isn't just a smart move for community engagement, it can actually be a boost to your profile. Consider partnering with your local program.

What a result.

Making a Difference: Today, our Foundation donated essential school supplies to Government Schools at Chitradurga District. We're committed to supporting students in their educational journey and helping them achieve their dreams. #foundationevent2024 #togetherwecan #foundationeventtoday #joinustoday #foundationcelebration #foundation2024 #communityfirst #foundationimpact #drivechange #hopeandchange #positiveimpact

Downsizing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. From identifying ‘space-takers’ to managing tricky items that can’t be donated or trashed, we’re here to make the process seamless. Learn how we can assist you in downsizing and organizing your space by visiting https://lnkd.in/gAD_VP_w