Following an employee fundraising campaign, Centier Bank gifted over $54,000 to Indiana United Way Agencies.
The donation was funded by associate contributions and a matching corporate gift. Last year, the Merrillville-based bank donated $65,000 to United Way, for a total two-year donation of over $100,000.
The donation takes place just months before the bank’s 130th anniversary. The funds will support United Way agencies across Indiana, serving the 12 counties within Centier’s footprint.
“I am immensely grateful to everyone who made this generous donation possible,” said Anthony Contrucci, president of Centier Bank’s parent company First Bancshares, in a press release. “Through this fundraising or community relations campaign, the Centier team has once again showcased our commitment to giving back and creating meaningful impact in our communities.”
Indiana United Way Agencies work to impact lives across the state through health, education and financial literacy initiatives.
“Generous and mission-driven community leaders like Centier and its associates enable and sustain our efforts of advancing education, financial stability and access to essential resources for those in need,” Chris White, United Way Northwest Indiana president and CEO, said.
