Annual Change for Charity Drive Raises Over $29,000!
The annual Community Bank Charity Drive was conducted in Community Bank’s branch locations during November 28th through December 20th. The program is an effort to collect donations in communities to benefit charities in that same area.
To kick off the annual event Community Bank held a special match day on Giving Tuesday, November 28th. All funds collected on Giving Tuesday were matched dollar for dollar, up to $1,000. The second match period then ran from November 29th thru December 20th. All donations received during the second giving period were matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000. The program also included a minimum match of $500 per location. This year a grand total of $29,427.27 in donations and bank matches were dispersed to charities in Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington.
The most supported programs include the Community Connections food bank in Wallowa County, La Grande Lions Coats for Kids program and Hermiston’s Made to Thrive program. The Joseph and Enterprise locations raised a combined $10,679 for the food bank with the Bank’s match! The La Grande Lions Coats for Kids program received just over $5,422. Made to Thrive, a Hermiston organization for improving the lives of kids in the area received a total of $4,011.
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Other donations include Community Connection Meals on Wheels program in Baker City receiving a total donation of $2,689. The Elgin food bank receiving $1,967. Pendleton’s Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon receiving $1,350. SonBridge, in Walla Walla receiving $2,802 and the Asotin County Food Bank receiving $505.
Over the past 14 years the Community Bank Charity Drive has provided over $304,000 to charities in the region. Community Bank would like to thank all the people, businesses and clubs who donated to the fundraising efforts. “The spirit of giving is alive and well in our communities, it’s always amazing to see people come together to help these organizations thrive,” said Tom Moran, Community Bank CEO/President.
2023 Change for Charity Drive Charities:
Each branch location selects a local charity to support. This year, we have selected the following organizations:
Joseph and Enterprise: Community Connections Food Bank
Pendleton: Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon
Elgin: Elgin Food Bank
Baker City: Community Connection Meals on Wheels Program
La Grande: La Grande Lions Coats for Kids
Hermiston: Made to Thrive
Walla Walla and College Place: SonBridge
Clarkston: Asotin Food Bank
2022 Change for Charity Drive Raises over $22,000
The annual Community Bank Charity Drive was conducted in Community Bank’s branch locations during November, through December 20th. The program is an effort to collect donations in communities to benefit charities in that same area. The bank matches donations dollar for dollar, with a general program max match amount of $1,000 and a minimum match of $500 per branch location. Due to the overwhelming response during the first week of the drive in some locations, the bank match amount was increased to $2,000 in Joseph, Enterprise, La Grande, and Baker City. This season a grand total of $22,071 in donations and bank matches were dispersed to charities in Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington.
The most supported program this year was the Community Connections food bank in Wallowa County. The Joseph and Enterprise locations raised a combined $6,966.50 with the Bank’s match! The La Grande Lions Coats for Kids program received just over $4,500 after the bank’s match.
Other donations include the two food banks in Baker City each receiving a donation of $2,005. The Elgin food bank receiving $1,867. Made to Thrive, a Hermiston organization for improving the lives of kids in the area received $2,004 in support of their programs. Pendleton’s Pioneer Relief Nursery, a program helping prevent child abuse and neglect with early intervention received $1,047. Children’s Home Society Parents as Teachers program in the Walla Walla area received $1,105, and the Christmas Connection Toys for Tots in Clarkston received $500.
Over the past 13 years the Community Bank Charity Drive has provided over $275,000 to charities in the region. Community Bank would like to thank all the people, businesses and clubs who donated to the fundraising efforts. “The spirit of giving is alive and well in our communities, it’s always amazing to see people come together to help these organizations thrive,” said Tom Moran, Community Bank CEO/President.
Pictured: Tim and Linda Gleeson from the La Grande Lions Club and Hailey Durrant, our La Grande Branch Manager.