by Angela Cremer, Fleetwood Bank
Fleetwood Bank recently hosted its Annual Community Gift Basket Bingo on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Fleetwood Grange. Every year, employees come together to volunteer their time to raise funds for local nonprofits within our community. The Bank had a goal of raising $10,000 in celebration of this being its 10th Annual Bingo.
Thanks to the help of nearly 100 Fleetwood Bank customers, employees, local businesses, and the 175 community members who came out to play Bingo, this goal was exceeded by $1,000. As a result, Fleetwood Bank was able to donate the $11,000 raised between four local charities: Habitat for Humanity of Berks County, New Journey Community Outreach, Inc., Safety Net Sanctuary, and Veterans Making A Difference. Bank employees personally delivered the checks to the organizations so they had a chance to see what they do day in and day out to positively impact our community.
At New Journey Community Outreach, the Bank had the privilege of learning about how the organization feeds 400 meals a day and offers a safe, communal space for people to connect and feel supported. “This generous donation from Fleetwood Bank will feed 2,750 people through our lunch program. We also offer a food pantry program, by appointment. This program allows families to ‘shop’ for groceries in a dignified way and allows them to select foods that fit their specific needs. Sometimes, this means ensuring it fits their dietary needs, and sometimes, those seeking help may not have a kitchen. No matter the situation, they receive food they can use,” explained Christie Botterbusch, Executive Director of New Journey Community Outreach, Inc.
Veterans Making A Difference will be allocating the $2,750 they received towards its mission of assisting Veterans in need throughout Berks County. According to Lisa Poper of Safety Net Sanctuary, “All of the animals at Safety Net will benefit from this thoughtful donation, including many senior special needs animals that are part of our rescue family.”
“The funds from this event will help Habitat Berks complete another home for a hardworking family,” explained Executive Director, Tim Daley. “Habitat Berks wishes to thank Fleetwood Bank who thought enough of us to make us a recipient of their Basket Bingo fundraiser. Fleetwood Bank and their employees continue to make significant impacts in the communities they serve,” he concludes.
“This annual event is a prime example of how we, as community bankers and the only bank headquartered in Berks County, serve as a catalyst to help build strong communities,” explained Timothy Snyder, CEO and President of Fleetwood Bank. “Each year, different nonprofits are selected to benefit from this fundraiser, and the magnitude of this event grows thanks to our dedicated team and donors. The fact that we surpassed last year’s total by nearly $3,050 speaks volumes. This would not have been possible if it wasn’t for all of our generous donors who gave over $1,000 in gift cards and over 66 basket and raffle donations.”
Next year’s fundraiser will take place in October 2025. Those looking to make a difference, whether through purchasing a ticket or making a donation, are encouraged to follow the bank’s social media pages or visit fleetwoodbank.com/annualbingofundraiser to stay in the know for more information on how to get involved next year.
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