Horizon Bank Donates $5,000 to Urban League for COVID-19 Outreach
GARY, Ind. – The Urban League of Northwest Indiana is partnering with local organizations to support area residents in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Horizon Bank is donating $5,000 from its COVID-19 Relief Fund to help the Urban League purchase food gift cards that will be offered to families in Lake, Porter and La Porte counties. Additionally, just recently Urban League partnered with The Calumet
Township Trustee Kimberly K. Robinson, who provided gift cards for Calumet Township residents, to use with local grocery vendor at Fresh County Market.
“Although this is a complicated time, the Urban League is working to every extent possible to continue to aid those who may need our assistance,” Urban League President and Chief Executive Officer Vanessa Allen McCloud said. “Last week
when we provided food the Calumet Trustee gift cards, recipients were very grateful, but were also happy to see friendly faces in this time of isolation. It was sheer joy to see the appreciation in their eyes, knowing there were big smiles on their
faces underneath their masks.”
James Neff, President of Michigan City-based Horizon Bank, said the donation to the Urban League is part of the bank’s commitment to support not-for-profit groups working to assist individuals in the communities served by the bank.
“This is an unprecedented time, and we are proud to join forces with the Urban League to help people in need,” Neff said. “We encourage other companies and individuals to support their communities wherever and whenever possible.”
Yolanda Davis, Horizon Bank VP Community Reinvestment Act Officer serves as a member of the Urban League Board of Directors. Davis said, “During this difficult time it is important to come together as a unit to ensure our communities remain
whole”.
Allen McCloud said the Urban League is working with Strack and Van Til stores and Al’s Supermarkets, in Michigan City, to secure food gift cards that will be distributed to area residents.
About the Urban League of Northwest Indiana
For 75 years, the Urban League of Northwest Indiana’s mission has been to promote cultural diversity and economic opportunities in African American and minority communities. Fueling
transformational change in Lake, Porter and La Porte counties, the Urban League has touched more than 3,000 children and youth annually through scholarships, college readiness, and developmental training programs. The Urban League also continues to
make exceptional strides in providing a better quality of life for citizens across the Region.
About Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
Horizon Bank has pledged $250,000 in aid for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are being allocated across several not-for-profit groups who are working to assist affected individuals in the
communities we serve in the States of Indiana and Michigan. Horizon Bank, Inc. is an independent, commercial bank holding company serving Indiana and Michigan through its commercial banking subsidiary, Horizon Bank. Horizon Bank may be reached online
at www.horizonbank.com. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol HBNC.
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Contact:
Vanessa Allen McCloud
(219) 887-9621