Non-profits are the cornerstones of our communities and rely on donations to further their missions. Forward Bank — in cluding Forward Insurance and Forward Investment Services — gave away $55,000 to help them out! Forward employees nominated non-profits and charities in our communities that they felt needed additional support. Using our social media channels and printed materials, we encouraged our commu- nities to vote and help guide our selection of one charity per community to receive $5,000.

The top vote recipient in each market received a check for $5,000: Athens – Youth Education Supporters (YES)

Andrea Hazard (center) of Forward Bank presents a $5,000 check to Lance and Kristi Weiland of the Stanley Community Association. Submitted photo. GIVING

FROM PAGE 2 Colby – Abbotsford Sportsman’s Club Greenwood – Learn a Lot Preschool Marshfield – Hannah Center Marshfield – Soup or Socks Medford – Hope Hospice of Medford Park Falls – Chequamegon School Dis trict Phillips – AM Vets Ladies Aux Post #50 Stanley – Stanley Community Association Thorp – Thorp Area Senior Citizen Center Withee – Owen-Withee Booster Club Office Manager, Andrea Hazard pre sented members of the Stanley Commu- nity Association with a check for $5,000. They stated the funds will be used toward area community projects About Forward Bank

Forward Bank is a customer-owned, in – dependent community bank who operates to benefit its depositors while offering no fee deposit options, lower lending fees and rates. The Bank continues to be communi ty-orientated by proudly supporting local clubs, businesses, sports, organizations, and schools.

Forward Bank currently has offices in Athens, Colby, Greenwood, Marshfield, Medford, Park Falls, Phillips, Stanley, Thorp, and Withee. For more information, please visit www.forward.bank.