Concord, NH -- New Hampshire Bankers Association organized its fourth annual month of service event (tagged #NHBanksGiveBack on social media) during the month of October to highlight the collective efforts by New Hampshire’s banking industry to support local communities through community service and financial support. 30 member banks participated in this coordinated volunteer month of service where they are asked to engage in one or more of their regularly scheduled community service efforts.

In its fourth year, this event continues to capture the heart of our banks in NH – supporting their communities. “Our member banks and their employees serve their communities every day—not just by providing small business loans or helping people buy their first homes, but also through community service and financial support. NH’s banking industry continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to civic leadership and community engagement,” said Kristy Merrill, President & CEO of NH Bankers Association.

Over and above our #NHBanksGiveBack event during the month of October, we recognize the efforts of our members who supported their communities in Vermont during this summer’s devastating flooding. For example, Passumpsic Bank moved quickly responding to the needs of the community impacted by the flooding in Vermont. Passumpsic Bank alone donated over $49,000 to support many funds and efforts during this particularly devastating natural disaster.

"We take pride in serving our region as a community bank, so we embrace our responsibility to serve our neighbors in need when they need it most," said Jim Kisch, President and CEO of Passumpsic Bank. “While natural disasters are unpredictable, what is predictable is that when times are tough, the people and businesses of this region will rally, support each other, and overcome adversity.”

Results for the month of October 2024 are below:

The myriad of volunteer activities spanned the state with many worthy organizations benefiting from their help.

• Book drives
• Clothing and toiletry donations
• Community non-profit board service
• Financial Literacy and Fraud Training
• Food baskets and food pantry volunteers
• Habitat for Humanity volunteering
• Road and property cleanups
• Shred events
• Soup Kitchen food preparation and serving
• Toy Drives
• Trunk or Treat volunteers
• Veteran and active military support

Monetary sponsorships totaling $332,437 included many local community fundraisers. Here’s just a sample:

• Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the state
• Community food drives
• Funds donated for domestic and sexual violence
• Funds for Alzheimer research walks
• Funds for cancer research
• Funds for school supplies
• Funds raised to assist flood victims of Asheville, NC
• Pumpkinfest and Applefest support in several towns
• School and youth sports fundraisers
• Support for mental health organizations
• YMCA donations
• Youth Arts scholarships

The volunteer and monetary efforts supported local communities across the entire state.

For a full gallery of volunteer event photos go to our flickr album. 

Thank you to our participating member banks: