Community Bank’s Meals-on-Wheels Fundraiser: HUGE Success!

Community Bank’s first annual “What are you grateful for?” campaign, benefiting Meals-on-Wheels, was a huge success. The campaign raised $5,960 for Johnson County homebound residents. Nearly 1,200 local children, 483 in Cleburne and 709 in Burleson, participated by submitting drawings, poems, or stories telling what they were thankful for. For each entry, Community Bank donated $5 to Meals-on-Wheels.

“This campaign began as a way to encourage children to think about the blessings in their lives and help remind adults what the Holiday Season is truly about,” stated Lizz Pulliam of Community Bank.

A total of 40 advertisements were placed in Community Bank’s combined markets to promote participation in the campaign. These markets include Johnson, Hood, Rockwall, and Tarrant Counties. Flyers were also distributed at each branch locations, as well as personal bankers taking flyers to local schools. Submissions were taken November 1 through December 3, 2004.

“As a first year campaign, we were unsure what kind of response this would elicit. As you can see, it was an overwhelming success!” Pulliam added. Community Bank has been a valued partner with Meals-on-Wheels in its commitment to support Meals-on-Wheels programs, as well as, their annual sponsorship of the Meals-on-Wheels Golf Benefit. Community Bank has been the title sponsor for the event the past four years.

“It is wonderful that people in the business community, such as Community Bank, want to help us help those less fortunate. For those who support us, they are not only helping to feed the hungry, but bring hope, dignity, and independence to the homebound,” said Amy Jackson, Director of Development.

In the other markets, Community Bank donated the following:

Rockwall County:	$4,260
Hood County:	$5,635
Tarrant County:	$7,775
Total:	$23,705

Independently owned, Community Bank blends up-to-date technology and convenience with old-fashioned service and loyalty. Serving the people of Johnson County for many years, they are committed to making the community a better place. In addition to Meals-on-Wheels, the bank contributes to other organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Clothes for Kids, The United Way, and Rotary Club International.

Meals-on-Wheels is a community-based nonprofit organization serving the residents of Johnson County for over 27 years. Last year, Meals-on-Wheels delivered over 100,000 meals to homebound people county-wide. These meals are delivered Monday through Friday by 550 dedicated and caring volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or know someone who could benefit from services, please contact Meals-on-Wheels at 817-558-2840.