Horizon Bank Marks Kalamazoo Branch Opening with $2,500 Donation to First Day Shoe Fund
Michigan City, IN — Horizon Bank is proud to announce a $2,500 donation to First Day Shoe Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing new athletic shoes to elementary school students in Kalamazoo County. The contribution was made as part of the ribbon-cutting celebration for Horizon’s new branch in Kalamazoo, demonstrating the Bank’s commitment to investing in the community they serve.
“We’re excited to be part of the Kalamazoo community, and giving back is how we show that commitment from the start,” said John Crandle, Market President of Kalamazoo and South Michigan. “First Day Shoe Fund helps kids walk into the school year with confidence, and we’re honored to support their mission as we begin our own journey here in Kalamazoo.”
The Kalamazoo branch is in a beautiful historical building, blending modern banking conveniences with the rich architectural character of downtown. The space reflects Horizon’s commitment to investing in the communities it serves, both in service and in preserving local heritage.
The ribbon-cutting event brought together community members and Horizon Advisors to celebrate the opening of the new location and to highlight their dedication to supporting organizations that make a difference.
About First Day Shoe Fund
First Day Shoe Fund is a non-profit, located in Portage, Michigan, dedicated to providing a new pair of athletic shoes to students in Kalamazoo County elementary schools (grades PreK-5th). Their mission is driven by passionate staff and volunteers of this great community and funded by private donors, businesses, foundations, and corporations.
About Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) is the nearly 8 billion–asset bank holding company for Horizon Bank, which serves customers across attractive Midwestern markets through convenient digital tools, as well as its Indiana and Michigan branches. Horizon's retail offerings include prime residential, indirect auto, and other secured consumer lending, as well as a range of personal banking and wealth management solutions. Horizon also provides a comprehensive array of in–market business banking and treasury management services, as well as equipment financing solutions for customers regionally and nationally, with commercial lending representing over half of total loans. More information on Horizon, headquartered in Northwest Indiana's Michigan City, is available at horizonbank.com and investor.horizonbank.com.
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