Kish Bank and Giv Local recently completed their fourth annual community gifting program, providing a total of $48,784 in donations to 108 central Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations.
Launched in 2020, Kish and Giv Local’s gifting program gives local business banking customers of Kish Bank the opportunity to “gift back” to local nonprofits of their choosing at no extra cost to them, according to a news release. By using Kish Bank’s debit and credit card processing services, powered by Giv Local’s payment solutions, a portion of the business’s card processing fees is donated annually to a local nonprofit of the business’s choosing.
This year, 173 businesses participated in the program.
“We are incredibly proud of the achievements of our unique program with Giv Local,” Greg Hayes, Kish Bank president and CEO, said. “This program embodies Kish’s focus on giving back and creating meaningful change in our communities, and it is inspiring to watch it continue to grow in impact each year.”
Kish Bank and Giv Local’s partnership emerged from a shared belief that there must be dedicated businesses, individuals and organizations working toward making a collective impact in order for communities to drive real social change, according to the release
“As a proud partner of Kish Bank, our shared impact has been remarkable,” Christian Baum, co-founder of Giv Local, said. Together, we’ve empowered organizations to contribute to their communities effortlessly, fostering a culture of giving that resonates beyond traditional charity. This partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration, demonstrating how financial services can be a force for good.”
