Prevail Bank recently distributed 21 charitable contribution checks totaling $50,000 to support local community programs. Rescued & Redeemed (Eau Claire) was one; it received $1,500 to sponsor a sex-trafficked survivor, providing therapy and coaching for reintegration into society.

“Community is at the heart of everything we do,” said Nathan Quinnell, President and CEO of Prevail Bank. “As a community bank, our mission goes beyond banking—we’re committed to making a difference and helping our communities thrive.”

Pictured (L to R) are Scott Rannila, VP Commercial Lending Officer; Michelle Martenson, Prevail Bank Loan Servicing Manager; Sali Bluse, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Rescued & Redeemed; Elaine Geissler, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Rescued & Redeemed; Andrew Balthazor, Prevail Bank’s Branch Manager; and Justine Childs, Universal Banker.

Other nonprofits that received funding include: Wausau’s Free Clinic, Central Wisconsin Habitat for Humanity (Stevens Point), the City of Owen to refurbish and improve a three-mile bike path, Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corp. (WWBIC) to assist low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs in Clark, Price, Taylor, Marathon, Portage, Sauk, and Wood Counties, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5729 (Medford), the School District of Baraboo in support of its literacy initiative, Blessings in a Backpack (Wausau), Hope Hospice & Palliative Care (Medford), Kids Ranch (Baraboo), Altrusa International of Marshfield, Eau Claire Sober Living, Junior Achievement Northwest chapter (Eau Claire), Operation Horses Heal (Westboro), Rescued & Redeemed (Eau Claire) to assist sex-trafficked survivors, Bannach Elementary School (Stevens Point), Blake Matthew Mindful Memorial Foundation (Reedsburg) in support of mental health service vouchers, Central Wisconsin Catch-A-Ride (Marshfield), Pathway Home of South Central Wisconsin (Baraboo) for motel vouchers supporting homeless individuals, Stepping Stones (Medford), Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Portage) to help build and deliver beds for children, and Ruby’s Pantry in Wisconsin Rapids.

Prevail Bank’s Charitable Contributions program is reserved for local nonprofits within Prevail Bank’s service area. Initiatives that assist low-to-moderate income individuals, provide financial management education, stimulate local economies, and/or enhance the standard of living for many, are preferred. Nonprofits interested in applying for Prevail Bank Charitable Contribution funds should visit its Community Giving webpage to learn more!