Lakeport >> Eleven non-profit organizations in Mendocino and Lake Counties have received a portion of the $14,584 contributed by Savings Bank employees and the bank during the 2014 “Casual for a Cause — Denim Days” year-long campaign. Due to the ongoing success, this effort will continue in 2015.
“We’ve made a great impact in our communities since this effort began in 2012 with donations totaling $42,635,” said Marketing Officer Katie Kight. “I hope others will be inspired by what we’re doing and get creative with how they can work together for the benefit of local non-profit organizations.”
The idea of Denim Days began in January 2012 with a group of Savings Bank employees who wanted an additional way to make a difference. Every Friday, employees have the opportunity to dress casual by wearing denim jeans to work while supporting a variety of local non-profit organizations through voluntary donations. Each month employees at a designated branch select an agency of their choice to receive the monthly contributions.
In 2014 the following organizations received funds from this program: People Services of Lake County, Boys and Girls Club of Ukiah, Northern California Adaptive Living Center, Hopland Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, Coast Police Activities League, Redwood Valley / Calpella Volunteer Fire Department, Mendocino High School Library, Hospice of Ukiah, Ridgewood T.R.A.I.L. Program, Harwood Memorial Park and Ukiah Players Theatre.
“It is businesses, like yours, that make a difference for us,” stated F. Ilene Dumont, the executive director of People Services, Inc. “It definitely takes community support like you have shared to keep non-profit organizations, like ours, providing the extra quality to make life meaningful for those we serve.”
