Our employees share their time, talent, and treasures throughout the community.
Exchange Bank is more than just a financial institution - it's a vital community member committed to giving back and positively impacting the lives of our customers and neighbors. From supporting local non-profit organizations to sponsoring community events, Exchange Bank is dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for everyone in the communities it serves. By giving back in meaningful ways, Exchange Bank is building stronger, more resilient communities where everyone can thrive.
Exchange Bank was proud to support the 2024 Annual Governor's Summit, hosted by The Sandra Dunagan Deal Center. This event showcased current research, practices, and policy related to early language and literacy development from birth through age eight in Georgia.
We are proud to share that Exchange Bank recently made a donation to Habitat for Humanity Putnam County! Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. Their vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. When you bank with us, you are investing in local economies and supporting important community initiatives like this.
This summer, Exchange Bank has challenged our leadership team to volunteer with Baldwin County School Nutrition and other community members to pack meal kits for Baldwin County students while they are not in school. Every week, 1,000 meal kits, each containing 7 meals, are packed and distributed at Lake View Academy. It is an amazing feat they are accomplishing and providing for our community. We are honored to be able to give back in a small way by donating our time this summer.
Exchange Bank had a fantastic time participating in the Georgia District Exchange Club’s Annual Golf Tournament. The funds raised from this event help to prevent child abuse, a cause close to our hearts. While there wasn't a car won with a hole in one, we truly enjoyed supporting this important cause and being part of a wonderful day!
Exchange Bank's Sr. Vice President, Terry Kennedy, volunteered at Lakeview Academy for the annual “Read for the Record” literacy event by reading “With Lots of Love”, a beautiful story about family, finding ways to stay connected, and sharing love across distances today. Jumpstart’s “Read for the Record” is the world’s largest shared reading experience, which celebrates and supports children’s early language and social-emotional development.
Exchange Bank celebrated National First Responders Day by honoring our local heroes. We hosted a special luncheon to show our appreciation for their tireless dedication and bravery. But that's not all! Our amazing team also rallied together for a blood drive, giving back in a truly life-saving way. We're thrilled to share that we collectively donated 38 units of blood to the American Red Cross.
Exchange Bank had a great time volunteering at the John Milledge Academy's Reality Check program, presented by the Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce. Jessica Elliott, Julia Little, and Heather Cook had fun engaging with students as they learned about budgeting and adult financial responsibility. We can't wait for the next opportunity to contribute to our local students' growth and success!Exchange Bank kicked off its seven-part Money Cents Financial Literacy Program at Georgia Military College during Spirit Week!
Missy Swicord, Jonathan Pope, and Heather Cook shared valuable insights with high school students, helping them understand their paystubs, filling out a W-4, income taxes, other payroll deductions and how to analyze employer benefits when considering job offers.
We can't wait for the next segment: "Bank Your Bucks!” Students will delve into the world of opening and managing deposit accounts, gaining a deeper understanding of how banks operate. Thank you to Major Smith and Major Williams at GMC for partnering with us to financially empower our young people.
Missy Swicord, Jonathan Pope, and Heather Cook shared valuable insights with high school students, helping them understand their paystubs, filling out a W-4, income taxes, other payroll deductions and how to analyze employer benefits when considering job offers.
We can't wait for the next segment: "Bank Your Bucks!” Students will delve into the world of opening and managing deposit accounts, gaining a deeper understanding of how banks operate. Thank you to Major Smith and Major Williams at GMC for partnering with us to financially empower our young people.
Exchange Bank had a blast at GMC's Freshman Orientation today! Students spun the wheel, won prizes, and learned about our banking services.
We thoroughly enjoyed attending Baldwin High School's Art in the Garden event. The new Inclusion Garden Brick Pathway showcases our local students' incredible talent, and the innovative addition of the aquaponics greenhouse will provide a hands-on learning experience for students.
We are thrilled to share that Exchange Bank recently contributed $100,000 to three local hospitals through the Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) Program. We recently presented St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital with their portion of the funds.
