Our Commitment to Our Communities
Request a Grant from Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc.
If you are interested in applying for a monetary donation for your community or organization, we would love to hear about your needs.
Simply review the process, complete our online application, and submit with the required information (as listed on the application).
The Robert E. Evans Education Fund
Interested in our scholarship opportunities for education?
Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. Contributions
The Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) supports local programs that help low to moderate-income individuals and families and supports other charitable organizations to foster a lasting impact. The Foundation centers its contributions and volunteer efforts in the following areas:
Community Investment & Economic Development
Peoples values the many community-focused organizations that exist to strengthen the infrastructure of our communities and families. Each year, we contribute to local parks, trails, playgrounds, community centers, historic landmarks, and more.
Youth & Education
Our youth will be our tomorrow. Peoples strives to protect the potential of the next generation by continually supporting and emphasizing educational opportunities for our youth. We contribute school supplies, scholarship funds, and educational materials to students. We also partner with local schools and community organizations to lead recreational, cultural, and financial literacy programs. See more about our educational scholarships.
Health & Human Services
Peoples Bank helps various local food banks and nonprofit organizations provide individuals and families with food, clothing, health care support, and other life-changing resources. We also raise funds and awareness for worthy causes like medical research, anti-poverty, domestic violence prevention, and much more.
Arts & Culture
We believe fostering creativity and promoting the arts can help stimulate local economies and cultivate vibrant communities. We support numerous arts and cultural initiatives, like art centers, museums, concerts, and children's music, art, and theater programs.
Environment
Grants and Scholarships Awarded
As of December, 2022, the Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. has awarded over $6.4 million in grants and scholarships since its inception in 2003.
Dollars given
$712,828
2022
Dollars given
$628,000
2021
Dollars given
$773,000
2020
Dollars given
$490,000
2019
Community Volunteerism and Reinvestment
Peoples Bank associates make contributions by volunteering and holding leadership roles in various community-focused organizations.
Community Reinvestment Volunteerism*
42
branches represented
1,444
hours of volunteerism
151
organizations helped
4
states strengthened
*2020 - 2022 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.
