In Our Communities
Working Together.
Building Success.®
It’s more than our tagline – it’s our way of life. Peoples Bank® 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.
Huntington, WV
Peoples Bank associates from Ashland, KY, Portsmouth, OH, and Huntington and Charleston, WV, volunteered for the Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State. They assisted with framing and roofing a home to get it ready for occupancy.
Parkersburg, WV
Associates volunteered to answer phones for the Wood County Society’s 56th Annual Telethon, which raised over $196,000. Funds support the organization’s mission to provide valuable programs and resources in 12 counties that support individuals with intellectual and developmental differences.
Akron, OH
The Northeast Ohio Market Team volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio in Akron, baking fresh cookies for the house guests. We are proud to support an organization that provides comfort and care to families in need.
Logan, OH
The Peoples Bank Executive team volunteered at the SE Ohio Foodbank and Kitchen, packing an incredible 631 boxes of food for senior neighbors facing hunger in Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington counties.
Prestonsburg, KY
On behalf of the Peoples Bank Foundation, associates presented a donation of $25,000 to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. In February, the Foundation launched a relief initiative in response to the devastating floods in Southeastern Kentucky to support communities affected.
Athens, OH
On behalf of the Peoples Bank Foundation, associates presented a donation to the Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund. This past season, Peoples Bank proudly donated $25 for each touchdown scored during football season and $5 per 3-pointer made during every Men’s and Women’s basketball game, resulting in $3,795.
Marietta, OH
Peoples Bank was honored to support a historic addition to the Peoples Bank Theatre – a stunning knife board sign and new digital marquee. This project was made possible through the support of former CEO Chuck Sulerzyski, whose leadership helped bring this vision to life.
Silver Spring, MD
Washington, D.C. associates volunteered at the Rainbow Community Development Center, addressing food insecurities in Montgomery County. The RCDC has been assisting local families since 1999 and has distributed over 2.8 million pounds of food to children, adults, veterans and seniors.
Covington, VA
On behalf of the Peoples Bank Foundation, associates presented a donation to the Alleghany Highlands Community Services. The Alleghany Highlands Community Services is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with behavioral health challenges and developmental disabilities.
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.
