Sauk County Children’s Giving Tree received $2,845 this holiday season through Prevail Bank’s Holiday Matching Funds campaign to help provide meals, clothing and Christmas gifts for the children in need in Sauk County. Monetary donations were accepted by the public (November 10 - December 5) and then doubled by Prevail Bank, up to $1,000. Prevail Bank’s contribution to the grand total was $1,000.
Pictured (L to R) is Deb Turner, President of Sauk County Children’s Giving Tree. She accepted the big check from Prevail Bank professionals Kristi Anderson, Branch Manager; Susan DeVoe, Relationship Banker; and Greg Garton, VP, Commercial Lending Officer (NMLS# 439282).
Bank-wide, a remarkable $26,048 was gifted between the public and Prevail Bank, supporting nine nonprofit organizations. Every branch chose a different nonprofit to champion, matching public donations up to $1,000 per.
The benefiting nonprofits were: Sauk County Children’s Giving Tree, Eau Claire County Department of Human Services’ Children’s Giving Tree, Catkins Animal Rescue, Owen-Withee Food Pantry, Taylor County Food Pantry, Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin, Blessings in a Backpack, and FOCUS (Feeding Our Communities with United Services).