Investing in the communities where we
work, play and serve
At HHSB, we're all about community. This is where we raise our family, meet our friends, make new connections and strive to improve life for all of us. We're as serious about giving back as we are about helping you with all of your financial needs. We're more than just a bank. We're a group of people dedicated to doing good work and assisting organizations that share our beliefs.
We’re proud to have given back more than $1 million in direct charitable contributions to our local communities over the past 10 years.
Here's what we've been up to lately.
On March 19, 2022, we held our 7th annual Shared Values Awards at Stone Creek Lodge. The Shared Values Award Ceremony is HHSB’s biggest event of the year, during which we donate a combined total of $34,000 to local non-profit organizations that share our values. The Shared Values Awards also recognizes HHSB employee-owners for their commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
Beyond Homeless, Inc.
2021 Shared Values Award winner - $5,000 donation
2021 Shared Values Award winner - $5,000 donation
Crawfordsville Adult Resource Academy (CARA)
2021 Shared Values Award 1st Runner-up – $2,500 donation
2021 Shared Values Award 1st Runner-up – $2,500 donation
New Beginnings Child Care
2021 Shared Values Award 2nd Runner-up – $1,000 donation
2021 Shared Values Award 2nd Runner-up – $1,000 donation
Recipients of the 2021 Mission, Vision, and Values Awards were:
- Mission Award 1st Place: Jill Pettit ($5,000 to Community Paramedicine Program)
- Mission Award 2nd Place: Jeff Kiger ($2,500 to Mary Allison Children’s Trust)
- Mission Award 3rd Place: Ray Claycomb ($1,000 to He-Men)
- Vision Award 1st Place: Marj Froedge ($5,000 to Achaius Ranch)
- Vision Award 2nd Place: Hannah Olin ($2,500 to Women’s Resource Center)
- Vision Award 3rd Place: Nate Cravens ($1,000 to Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau)
- Values Award 1st Place: Cody Hargis ($5,000 to Montgomery County Educational Foundation)
- Values Award 2nd Place: Heather Hites ($2,500 to Christ 180 Church G1 Local Outreach)
- Values Award 3rd Place: Elizabeth Stokes ($1,000 to Montgomery County United Marching Band & Guard)
As a Community Bank, we understand the importance of supporting organizations that help those in need. We fulfill our mission in this area through the following programs:
The Hoosier Heartland State Bank Scholarship Program
We believe in the value of higher education as a life-changing experience. Every year, HHSB awards a four-year, renewable scholarship in the amount of $1,000 per year ($4,000 total award) at each of the High Schools in our area – Crawfordsville, North Montgomery, South Montgomery and North Putnam. The scholarship recognizes a student attending an accredited college or university who is majoring in business, finance or marketing. Academic achievement is considered along with community, school and volunteer activities. Other eligibility requirements apply. More information concerning the scholarship program can be obtained by contacting:
- The Montgomery County Community Foundation if attending a Montgomery County High School, or
- Your guidance counselor if attending North Putnam High School, or
- You may also contact Brad Monts (765-942-2000) or Trey Etcheson (765-361-3338) at Hoosier Heartland State Bank for more information.
Community Donations
The employee-owners of HHSB are empowered to direct monetary donations to the “Heart-String” charity of their choice. Other donations are considered through written request. A partial listing of organizations that HHSB has supported through our “Giving Back” mission are:
Community Service Projects
Each quarter, the Directors and employee-owners of HHSB donate their time and talents to various projects that benefit those less fortunate than ourselves. Service projects involving HHSB have included:
- Preparing food packets for Kid’s Against Hunger
- Nursing home visits
- Food Drives and Mobile Food Pantries
To request a donation or sponsorship
We fund donations and sponsorships to like-minded organizations on a first-come, first-served basis. Please keep in mind, preference is given to the following areas:
- Charitable organizations in which HHSB employees serve in some capacity
- Organizations that have or are developing a banking relationship with HHSB
- Charitable organizations that share HHSB's values while working to fulfill the needs of the underserved within our local communities*
*The community, for giving back, is defined as the market area where HHSB’s branches are located
Hoosier Heartland State Bank is a full-service bank with locations throughout West Central Indiana.