Commitment to Communities
Committed to You Since 1902
We believe we are only as strong as the communities we serve. That’s why we continually strive to use our knowledge, talents and resources to make a meaningful difference in the neighborhoods where we work and live through financial giving, education, local partnerships and volunteer efforts.
In Our Communities
Our associates are encouraged to volunteer in their local communities, and they answer the call by donating their time, talent and resources. In 2020, we founded the Jeans for Hunger program. Every Friday and Saturday, Peoples Bank associates in jeans donate a portion of their paycheck to support local non-profits that strive to end hunger. In 2024, the program donated over $196,000 to local food banks and pantries.
Peoples Bank Foundation
The Peoples Bank Foundation was established in 2003 with the mission to improve the lives of community members by supporting important causes throughout our footprint in the areas of Community Investment & Economic Development, Youth & Education, Health & Human Services and Arts & Culture and Environment. Since its inception, the Foundation has donated $8 million to local non-profit organizations.
Robert E. Evans Scholarship
Robert E. Evans began his career with Peoples Bank in 1970 as a trust officer and became the first president and CEO of Peoples Bancorp, Inc. We created an Education Fund to honor his memory in grateful appreciation of his dedication to persistence, determination and belief in the power of learning. The Robert E. Evans Scholarship is proud to have awarded $431,550 in scholarships from 2006 – 2024.
Community Reinvestment Volunteerism*
89
branches represented
5,187.50
hours of volunteerism
424
organizations helped
8
states strengthened
*2023 – 2024 Community Reinvestment volunteer activities center on affordable housing, community services targeted to low to moderate-income (LMI) individuals, activities that promote economic development and activities that revitalize or stabilize LMI geographies.
