Commitment to Communities
Committed to community since 1902.
We believe we are only as strong as the communities we serve. That’s why we continually strive to use our knowledge, talents and resources to make a meaningful difference in the neighborhoods where we work and live through financial giving, education, local partnerships and volunteer efforts.
Peoples Bank Foundation
The Peoples Bank Foundation was established in 2003 with the mission to improve the lives of community members by supporting important causes throughout our footprint in the areas of Community Investment & Economic Development, Youth & Education, Health & Human Services and Arts & Culture and Environment. Since its inception, the Foundation has donated $7.5 million to local non-profit organizations.
Robert E. Evans Scholarship
Robert E. Evans began his career with Peoples Bank in 1970 as a trust officer and became the first president and CEO of Peoples Bancorp, Inc. We created an Education Fund to honor his memory in grateful appreciation of his dedication to persistence, determination and belief in the power of learning. Over 50 scholarships totaling more than $75,000 have been awarded to high school students from 2022 to 2023.
In Our Communities
Our associates are encouraged to volunteer in their local communities, and they answer the call by continually donating their time, talent and resources. In 2020, we founded the Jeans for Hunger program. Every Friday and Saturday, Peoples Bank associates in jeans donate a portion of their paycheck to support local non-profits that strive to end hunger. In 2024, the Program donated over $196,000 to local food banks and pantries.
Community Reinvestment Volunteerism*
42
branches represented
1,444
hours of volunteerism
151
organizations helped
4
states strengthened
*2020 – 2022 Community Reinvestment volunteer activities center on affordable housing, community services targeted to low to moderate-income (LMI) individuals, activities that promote economic development and activities that revitalize or stabilize LMI geographies.
