First Savings Bank is joining community bankers throughout the nation during April to celebrate Community Banking Month. “This year’s theme is ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’, and as in the past, we celebrate the contributions that a true community bank can make to the residents and communities they serve,” said Fred Schea, President and CEO of First Savings. “Community Banks were not the cause of the recent economic issues; however, Community Banks have and will continue to play a major role in rejuvenating the economy both locally and globally.”
As part of the month-long celebration, First Savings will be holding a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, April 16; offer a Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, April 23; and a “Non-Profit Volunteer Fair” on Wednesday, April 28. In addition, a team of First Savings employees will be taking part in the April Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids event and the MS Walk in the Pennridge area as well as continued participation in the Pa. “Adopt-A-Highway” clean-up program.
The Red Cross Blood Drive is open to the public from 9a.m. to 3p.m. and will be held at the Administrative Headquarters of First Savings at 219 S. Ninth Street, Perkasie. For your convenience, appointments can be made by contacting Kim Weichel at 215-453-2317 or kweichel@FirstSavingsOnline.com. Customer Appreciation Day will feature light refreshments at all First Savings Bank Branch Offices. The “Non-Profit Volunteer Fair”, held from 4p.m. until 7p.m. at the Plumsteadville Fire House, 5064 Stump Rd., Plumsteadville, offers an opportunity to bring together organizations seeking volunteers with individuals interested in volunteering their time and talents.
Throughout the month, children can also enter a contest to win a $50 Savings Bond and adults are welcome to enter a drawing for two tickets to a Phillies game.
“We are proud of the communities we serve and we are dedicated to the people and businesses that reside and operate in them,” remarked Schea. “Our employees are committed to the local area and our focus lies in helping our communities to grow and prosper. We’re also extremely proud of the First Savings Community Foundation. During 2009, the Community Foundation donated over $170,000 to more than 65 not-for-profit organizations and charities.”