
Farmers State Bank donates $100K to local schools
Farmers State Bank, LaGrange, donated more than $100,000 across every school in its footprint in 2024 in support of their fine arts programs.

Farmers State Bank, LaGrange, donated more than $100,000 across every school in its footprint in 2024 in support of their fine arts programs.

Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo, served veterans in the communities of its footprint on Veterans Day.

The Center for Leadership Development and Horizon House received grants from the bank’s Neighborhood Builders® program.

Mary T. Klinker Veterans Resource Center provides financial assistance, peer support and a veteran-centered approach to healing.

Alliance Bank, Francesville, won in the category of banks under $500 million in assets, and Horizon Bank, Michigan City, won in the category of $500 million and above.

The annual drive is a joint effort between the North Salem State Bank Community Fund and the Robert G. Porter Thank You Fund.

Employees volunteered at the Humanitarian Distribution Center in Francesville as part of the bank’s annual bank-wide meeting on Presidents Day.

The matching donation supports the organization’s ongoing mission.

First Financial Bank, Cincinnati, donated $4.6 million and 16,300 volunteer hours in 2025.