Our Commitment to Our Communities
Request a Grant from Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc.
If you are interested in applying for a monetary donation for your community or organization, we would love to hear about your needs.
Simply review the process, complete our online application, and submit with the required information (as listed on the application).
The Robert E. Evans Education Fund
Interested in our scholarship opportunities for education? Peoples Bank created The Robert E. Evans Education Fund to honor the namesake who was the first president and chief executive officer of Peoples Bancorp, Inc. and the sixth president of Peoples Bank. The scholarship honors his memory in grateful appreciation of his dedication to persistence, determination and his belief in the power of learning. Over 50 scholarships for more than $75,000 have been awarded from 2022-2023.
Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. Contributions
The Peoples Bank Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) supports local programs that help low to moderate-income individuals and families and supports other charitable organizations to foster a lasting impact. The Foundation centers its contributions and volunteer efforts in the following areas:
Community Investment & Economic Development
Peoples values the many community-focused organizations that exist to strengthen the infrastructure of our communities and families. Each year, we contribute to local parks, trails, playgrounds, community centers, historic landmarks, and more.
Youth & Education
Our youth will be our tomorrow. Peoples strives to protect the potential of the next generation by continually supporting and emphasizing educational opportunities for our youth. We contribute school supplies, scholarship funds, and educational materials to students. We also partner with local schools and community organizations to lead recreational, cultural, and financial literacy programs. See more about our educational scholarships.
Health & Human Services
Peoples Bank helps various local food banks and nonprofit organizations provide individuals and families with food, clothing, health care support, and other life-changing resources. We also raise funds and awareness for worthy causes like medical research, anti-poverty, domestic violence prevention, and much more.
Arts & Culture
We believe fostering creativity and promoting the arts can help stimulate local economies and cultivate vibrant communities. We support numerous arts and cultural initiatives, like art centers, museums, concerts, and children's music, art, and theater programs.
Environment
Dollars given
$628,000
2021
Dollars given
$773,000
2020
151
organizations helped
4
states strengthened