Horizon Bank Provides Assistance to Those with Greatest Need during Crisis

Fort Wayne, IN– Brightpoint has received a $4,500 donation from Horizon Bank to help alleviate the extraordinary impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals and families in Allen County.

 

“Horizon Bank is an excellent example of our community working together to help those in greatest need during this crisis,” said Brightpoint President & CEO Steve Hoffman. “This donation will help us better assist families during this difficult time.”

 

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 individuals in the communities they serve in the States of Indiana and Michigan.

 

“I'm so pleased that Horizon Bank sought out ways to directly help those most impacted by the economic impact of COVID-19,” stated Drew Dunlavy, Horizon Bank Vice President and Senior Commercial Loan Officer. “Brightpoint, through its COVID-19 relief efforts, will support those in need of housing and utility assistance during these trying times. Horizon Bank hopes that other area businesses reach out to help in similar ways,” continued Dunlavy.”

 

Those interested in making a donation can visit Brightpoint’s website, mybrightpoint.org.

 

Brightpoint is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving more than 43,000 people across northeast Indiana. Through a wide range of programs, Brightpoint helps communities, families, and individuals remove the causes and conditions of poverty. All Brightpoint services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran.

 

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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Media contact:

Jennie Renner, Development Manager

JenniferRenner@mybrightpoint.org
(260) 399-4103