HHSB Donates $48K to Local Non-Profits

Hoosier Heartland State Bank celebrated its 10th annual Shared Values Awards recently, during which they donated $48,000 to twelve local non-profit organizations.

Women’s Resource Center (Montgomery County) was announced as the winner of HHSB’s 2024 Shared Values Award and received a $10,000 donation. The Women’s Resource Center is focused on providing support to women and families facing unexpected pregnancies. They provide resources like diapers, clothes, car seats, etc., as well as medical resources for expecting mothers, like ultrasounds, through their Crawfordsville clinic and their mobile unit.

The Shared Values Awards took place on March 15. It asks for public nominations of non-profits who share the same values and vision as Hoosier Heartland State Bank. A total of 805 nominations were received, nominating more than 60 different organizations in Montgomery and Putnam counties and beyond for this year’s awards. Marilyn’s Village (Fountain County) and Abilities Services Inc. (Montgomery County) took home second and third place, receiving $7,500 and $5,000 respectively. Both organizations are focused on serving those with disabilities and their families, giving them access to community and life skills.

“The Shared Values Awards serves as a remarkable opportunity to engage the entire community in uplifting our local non-profits,” Brad Monts, HHSB President/CEO, said. “It’s personally one of my favorite occasions to witness the profound impact these incredible organizations have on countless lives.”

Nine HHSB employee-owners were awarded for their outstanding commitment to the bank’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The awards were voted on by their peers, and each were given the honor of awarding a donation to a local non-profit of their choice.

Recipients of the 2023 Mission, Vision, and Values Awards were:

• Mission Award Winner: Alyssa Mayes ($5,000 to Mountie Mission)
• Mission Award 1st Runner-up: Sara Chapman ($2,500 to New Market Youth Baseball)
• Mission Award 2nd Runner-up: Misty Browning ($1,000 to Family Crisis Shelter)

• Vision Award Winner: Kirstin Dillon ($5,000 to Veterans Memorial Park)
• Vision Award 1st Runner-up: Jill Pettit ($2,500 to Distinguished Young Women)
• Vision Award 2nd Runner-up: Jordan Burkett ($1,000 to Fraternal Order of Police #90)

• Values Award Winner: Faye Cooksey ($5,000 to New Ross Town Park)
• Values Award 1st Runner-up: Jamie McCumber ($2,500 to Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau)
• Values Award 2nd Runner-up: Jessica Hockersmith ($1,000 to Montgomery County Community Foundation)

HHSB’s mission is to redefine community banking by giving back 10 percent of its annual income to non-profits, schools, and other service programs. In the past decade alone, they have donated nearly $2 million, making a significant impact in the communities it serves.