VTC Enterprises and Hats for Hope are the most recent winners of Community Bank of Santa Maria’s pledge to donate $20,000 to local nonprofit organizations as part of the bank’s 20th Anniversary celebration, Janet Silveria, president/CEO of Community Bank of Santa Maria has announced.
VTC Enterprises and Hats for Hope were drawn from the nominations received from bank customers, and each will receive a $1,000 donation. The bank is drawing two names per month through December, ultimately donating a total of $20,000 to local nonprofits.
Past winners include: The Santa Maria Corps of the Salvation Army, Santa Maria Valley Sportsman’s Association, the Guadalupe Chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America, Shadow’s Fund, Orcutt Academy’s Spartatroniks Robotics Boosters, Hidden Wings, Allan Hancock College Rodeo Boosters, Santa Maria Philharmonic, Golden Circle of Champions, Altrusa International of the Central Coast, Santa Maria Kiwanis for Kids, and Santa Maria Valley Historical Society.
“We are so proud to be celebrating our 20-year anniversary, and we wanted to express our gratitude to our customers by providing support to the nonprofits they hold near and dear,” said Silveria. “In this way, we are also expressing our gratitude to the community for their support. It’s definitely a benefit all the way around, and we could think of no better way to celebrate our 20th anniversary.”
Nominations are open throughout the year. Bank customers can submit their nominations in person at one of the bank’s two branches, or online at www.yourcbsm.com.
Community Bank of Santa Maria is a wholly owned subsidiary of Community Bancorp of Santa Maria.