In Our Communities
Caring for Our Communities
At Peoples, giving back is part of who we are, and why we’ve launched two initiatives close to our hearts. Peoples Helping People brings our associates together to volunteer and collect donations where we work and live. With PB & Joy, we focus on fighting food insecurity by partnering with food banks, stocking food pantries and spreading joy to those in need.
Marietta, OH
The Peoples Bank Foundation delivered support on the road ahead to the American Red Cross of the Ohio River Valley. We were proud to share the second installment of a $10,000 pledge to help fund the purchase of a new vehicle to support local Red Cross work – from disaster response and blood services to providing relief and comfort to families during emergencies.
Spencer, WV
Associates Mikalah Clarkson, Destiny Laurie and Ella Cottrell rolled up their sleeves (and quarters) for the Spencer Elementary School Quarter Auction. The event supports students and school programs that make our community stronger.
Long Branch, VA
Associate Ayia Cernica volunteered for the Junior Achievement Finance Park in Fairfax, Virginia. She serves as a mentor in the program for middle school students to help them learn about financial planning and career exploration.
Ashland, KY
Associates Nori Lester, Stephanie Dean and Alyssa Ramey-Coleman volunteered at the Ashland Community Kitchen in Kentucky, serving meals and supporting our neighbors in need. Their volunteerism is part of our PB&Joy initiative to fight food insecurity.
Vanceburg, KY
Peoples Bank associate in Vanceburg, KY, presented a donation on behalf of the Peoples Bank Foundation to the Lewis County High School Dual Credit program. This program helps high school students pursue college class credits while completing their high school diploma.
Ashland, KY
Associates Nori Lester and Amy Wells presented a donation to the United Way of Northeast Kentucky and were honored when Peoples Bank was presented with the United Way Champion Trophy – recognizing the volunteer efforts of our employees.
Giving Tuesday
For Giving Tuesday, the Peoples Bank Foundation is making donations totaling $150,000 to local charitable organizations this holiday season. The purpose of these donations is to help provide food security and other basic needs during the holidays to individuals and families in the communities served by Peoples Bank.
Louisville, KY
Associates presented a donation on behalf of the Peoples Bank Foundation to the Mammaw Sandy’s Kitchen featuring Thornberry’s Bakery (MSK&T), a nonprofit bakery that provides hands-on job training for individuals with disabilities.
Zanesville, OH
Associates presented a donation on behalf of the Peoples Bank Foundation to the Foodworks Alliance in Zanesville, OH. The Foodworks Alliance supports the development of community-based businesses and provides educational programs that address food security, preservation, preparation and business development.
Gassaway, WV
Associates volunteered at the Mountaineer Food Bank to pack 522 food boxes. Mountaineer Food Bank is a member of Feeding America and is the largest emergency food provider in West Virginia, distributing over 19 million meals to food-insecure neighbors in 48 counties.
Washington, D.C.
Associates presented a donation on behalf of the Peoples Bank Foundation to the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce. The organization’s mission is to enhance business education, training, financial literacy and professional networking for Pan Asian Americans.
Zanesville, OH
Peoples Bank associates from Zanesville, OH, volunteered at the 5th annual Habitat for Humanity Project Playhouse event. Over 100 playhouses were constructed and gifted to local children.
Burlington, VT
Vantage Financial, a division of Peoples Bancorp, presented a donation on behalf of the Peoples Bank Foundation to Wood4Good. The non-profit helps deliver loads of firewood to families and individuals in need to help them heat their homes during the Vermont winters.
McConnelsville, OH
On behalf of the Peoples Bank Foundation, associates presented a donation to the Morgan County Imagination Library. The program has 500 children enrolled, each receiving books monthly from birth to age five.
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Peoples Bank associates across our footprint of Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., have been busy this back-to-school season. From hosting Stuff the Bus initiatives to supporting teachers, we’re proud to aid our local schools and set students up for success.
Columbus, OH
Peoples Bank associates took part in the Together as One Pelotonia Ride Weekend in Columbus, Ohio. This event brings together over 6,500 riders annually to support cancer research. Since 2009, Ride Weekend has raised more than $309 million, with 100% of participant-raised funds going directly to the OSUCCC-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
Ashland, KY
The Peoples Bank Foundation presented a donation to Healing Appalachia, an event that helps connect and grow communities of recovery and healing in Appalachia. The organization does this by providing programming for youth prevention, healthy lifestyles and wellness.
Parkersburg, WV
Peoples Bank associates attended the annual Putts for Paws event hosted by the Humane Society of Parkersburg. This event raises funds for the shelter, animal rehabilitation and adoption services, as well as promotes responsible pet ownership.
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Peoples Bank associates from across our footprint of Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. helped customers and local workers “Beat the Heat” with free water, sports drinks and soft drinks.
Sistersville, WV
Peoples Bank associates attended the groundbreaking event of the new Sistersville General Hospital in West Virginia, where they presented a $125,000 lead gift to Memorial Health System’s (MHS) Promise Campaign. The Promise Campaign aims to raise $12 million in total to ensure advanced care and long-term sustainability for the new hospital and MHS clinics throughout Tyler County.
Washington, DC
Peoples Bank associates presented a donation on behalf of the Peoples Bank Foundation to EdTrust, an organization committed to improving equity in education for students of color and low-income backgrounds. The organization helps build an understanding of opportunity gaps and the actions necessary to close them for future student success.
Vienna, WV
The Vienna branch was proud to sponsor an all-day field trip to the Discovery World Museum for Neale Elementary, their Partner in Education School. The team presented an additional donation to support the school, students and educators.
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Peoples Bank associates from across our footprint of Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. spread joy with Mother’s Day celebrations. Customers enjoyed complimentary flowers, treat bags and words of appreciation.
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.
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.
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.
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 under-served children.
