In Our Communities
Working Together.
Building Success.
It’s more than our tagline – it’s our way of life. Our associates make tangible impacts across our communities by volunteering at animal shelters, hosting school supply drives, providing financial literacy programs and more.
Below are just a few acts of kindness our associates are leading this year in our local communities.
Giving Tuesday 2024
This Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Peoples Bank Foundation is making a special commitment to address food insecurity and other basic needs across our footprint of Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri and Vermont.
Here’s how we’re making an impact:
• $125,000 in donations will go to 80 non-profit organizations providing hunger relief solutions.
• $75,000 will be directed to 33 United Way affiliates in communities near our offices.
• $15,000 to a non-profit providing access to medical services
Glen Echo, MD
The Peoples Bank Foundation presented a donation to the Washington Conservatory of Music in Glen Echo, MD. The Washington Conservatory of Music is a nationally accredited non-profit community music school. They provide music lessons, voice classes and ensembles for all ages, and free professional concerts for the community and the Tapestry Music Project, an outreach program for underserved children.
Belpre, OH
The Peoples Bank executive team attended the groundbreaking event by Memorial Health Systems for the new Women and Children’s Hospital and Pediatric Emergency Department coming to Belpre, OH. Peoples Bank was proud to have donated $2.5 million to the project, which will provide care to many in Southeastern Ohio.
Grove City, OH
The Minorities Engaged at PEBO volunteered at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective to sort and pack food and household items, preparing them for distribution. This group meets regularly to develop advocacy strategies, address unique obstacles to career advancement and grow community relationships.
Marietta, OH
October 2024 marks the centennial of Peoples Bank’s headquarters building in Marietta, OH. The bank commissioned a mural celebrating Marietta’s rich history to commemorate the milestone. The mural features iconic Marietta symbols, including the Hippodrome Theater, Harmar Bridge and Ohio River sternwheelers.
Huntington, WV
The Peoples Bank Foundation presented a donation to RenewAll Inc, an organization that leads the movement to strengthen the West Huntington Neighborhood and Central City commercial district through preserving history, promoting arts and cultural tourism and welcoming new business and economic opportunities.
Marietta, OH
Washington State College of Ohio and the Peoples Bank Foundation celebrated the official opening of the newly named Peoples Bank Foundation Student Market. The Market provides a variety of nutritious and accessible food options at no cost to WSCO students and their families, a commitment to fostering a supportive campus environment.
Washington, D.C.
On behalf of the Peoples Bank Foundation, associates presented a donation to Martha’s Table in Washington, D.C. Martha’s Table supports the community by operating nationally-accredited education programs, pairing healthy food access with physical and mental health services and providing family supports to put them on the path to economic security.
Bowling Green, KY
Our friends from Bowling Green, Kentucky, volunteered during the United Way’s Day of Caring with Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland (FAKH). FAKH serves 42 Kentucky counties, and has distributed more than 300 million pounds of food and grocery items – the equivalent of over 250 million meals!
OH, KY and WV
Peoples Bank associates across our footprint have been supporting our communities and outside workers to help them beat the heat by delivering water, lunch and other cool treats to keep them happy and hydrated this summer.
Southeast OH
Associates from Gallipolis, Pomeroy, and Jackson, Ohio, joined forces to volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio. The Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio serves eight counties with the mission to transform the lives of families in need through affordable housing.
Marietta, OH, and Houston, TX
The Peoples Bank Foundation made a $10,000 donation to the CareerSpring Network, a job placement platform for first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) students and graduates. CareerSpring’s mission is to unlock employment potential for these students by providing career information, social capital and job placement services.
OH, KY and WV
Associates across Peoples Bank’s lines of business celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week by visiting area schools and providing educators with sweet treats and personally thanking them for their public service.
Gassaway, WV
Executive management volunteered at the Mountaineer Food Bank. Together, they packed 320 Commodity Supplemental Food Program boxes. Mountaineer Foodbank annually distributes over 17 million meals to food-insecure neighbors in 48 of the 55 counties in West Virginia.
Marietta, OH
The Peoples Bank Foundation has made a $10,000 donation to the Marietta Community Foundation’s Hardship & Disaster Relief Fund. The fund provides assistance to Washington County residents facing unforeseen emergencies or natural disasters. This donation is in response to the April 2024 flood affecting the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Parkersburg, WV
Several associates volunteered at the Wood County Society’s 55th Annual Telethon. The team helped the organization raise over $300,000. The Wood County Society empowers communities to ensure anyone with a disability is recognized for their abilities.
Ashland, KY
Associates attended the First Friday Fan Fest, a day for community members to meet, take pictures with and gain autographs from the UK Football team. Peoples Bank is proud to sponsor this event and provide family and friends with this unique opportunity.
Coshocton, OH
Associates donated copies of the book, “Timberly’s Story,” to local libraries and schools. PEBO associate Timberly White authored the book with the aid of Children’s Hospitals to provide awareness of Sickle Cell Disease.
