Giving Philosophy

Peoples Bank is committed to our mission of helping our communities and customers be more successful. When making decisions around community support, the Bank takes that mission seriously. 

There is need in every community we serve, and we want to make the best use of our resources. Finding alignment between our business and the needs of the community is an essential part of our decision-making process. 

We align our giving with our core values: 

• Stability: Making sustainable investments in the organizations we partner with• Integrity: Prioritizing investments where the Bank has a meaningful role in the stewardship of the organization's finances
• Integrity:  Making decisions ethically, acting with transparency, and being held accountable for making good on our promise to support and engage with our local communities. 
• Community: Making a true impact on the organizations we partner with and a difference in the communities we serve together
• Excellence: Finding ways to leverage all the strengths of the Bank to help organizations wherever possible, not just making financial contributions

In our decisions to provide support, we partner with Community First, the Bank's employee-directed philanthropic committee, to maximize our impact on organizations throughout the community. The Bank’s volunteer policy enables our employees to spend countless hours volunteering their time within those communities. Our employees share their knowledge and expertise by providing technical assistance through leadership roles on Boards and committees. Additionally, they volunteer by participating in the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program, financial education presentations, walkathons, and more.