Below are a sample of community organizations which we are proud to be a part of which improve the quality of life of residents in Putnam County and its surrounding counties.

Habitat for Humanity	Tri-County YMCA	Working In Our Schools
Putnam County Holiday Helpers	Religious Coalition for Community Renewal
Habitat for Humanity - Putnam and Kanawha Counties Putnam County Bank donated $18,000 to the Habitat for Humanity in Kanawha and Putnam Counties in 2008.  For those unfamiliar, Habitat identifies families in need who have lived in substandard housing who wish to acquire adequate housing for their families.  Applicants must complete courses such as home repair, maintenance and money management (conducted by Habitat) and who commit to providing part of the labor, known as "sweat equity".  This allows those in need to acquire adequate housing for far less than what they could otherwise and that the money spent in rent can be used to apply to a home they could keep.  Habitat has been responsible for giving people an opportunity to improve their condition.  One example of this has been the improvement in scholastic test scores for children in Habitat families.  There is an obvious impact when good quality housing is provided for children. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity in Kanawha and Putnam Counties, please log-on to www.habitat.org and go to "Local Affiliates". Back to the top
Tri-County YMCA In 2008, Putnam County Bank continues to financially support the Tri-County YMCA.  The Bank also supports special programs offered through the YMCA such as Strong Kids, Santa Sacks and the annual Tri-County YMCA golf outing.  The golf outing is a significant project for the YMCA in helping to raise funds for summer camp programs and scholarships for families who need financial assistance to allow their children to take part in various programs offered through the YMCA.  The YMCA also offers assistance during the holidays to scholarship families through the Santa Sack Program.  The program ensures that all the children on the scholarship list have gifts to open during the holiday season.  In addition to the above mentioned special programs, the YMCA also provides year-round programs including day care, after-school programs, recreational sports leagues and many more programs and activities. With the opening of the new aquatic facility and expanded fitness facility in 2006, membership has dramatically increased  As a result of the rapid growth, the YMCA continues to seek ways to expand programs and facilities to address this growth. There is no question that the Tri-County YMCA is an important part of our community and its value in helping to improve the quality of life for all of our residents. For more information, or to become a member please call 304-757-0016 or visit www.tri-countyymca.org. Back to the top
Working in Our Schools Putnam County Bank continues to have a significant presence in our local schools.  As a leader in ensuring the well-being of our local communities, it is our obligation to be involved in our schools. Some of the projects in which we participate include Read-a-Loud programs in elementary schools, Junior Achievement programs in elementary, middle and high schools. In addition, many employees volunteer their time for Portfolio Expositions in area high schools.  Developed by the Putnam County Board of Education, these allow students to prepare for employment interviews and meet with community business people to simulate an employment interview.  Each student is evaluated with strengths and weaknesses documented for their improvement.  This has been a highly successful program because of the participation of the business community. This year, Putnam County Bank, along with other area banks, participated in a business education program in cooperation with the Putnam County Board of Education, the Putnam County Library and the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce.  The program culminated in a Business Symposium held in January at the Board of Education office in Winfield. Many of our employees are involved in school programs through their children and volunteer many hours to help the schools. Likewise, the Bank continues to financially support schools through their sports teams, bands, show choirs and yearbook groups as well as academic awards, perfect attendance and county spelling bee contests. Back to the top
Putnam County Holiday Helpers  Putnam County Bank participates annually in the Putnam County Holiday Helpers program which is a service of the Putnam County Community Action organization. Under the leadership of Tammy Sovine, employee donations provided food and toys at Christmas for several families. Putnam County Bank is proud of  its employees' generosity in such a worthwhile program. Back to the top Religious Coalition for Community Renewal There is no better description of the work of the Religious Coalition for Community Renewal than its motto:"Turning Hope into Homes".  This organization receives its support from over 39 various faith-based religious organizations and a volunteer board.  The organization provides various programs such as Jubilee Housing, Smith Street Station and Samaritan Inn.  Through these programs, those who could not afford safe housing are given the opportunity.  RCCR provides a variety of programs such as homeownership counseling, home repair, foreclosure prevention and services for the homeless. RCCR's target population are clients living in Kanawha, Boone, Putnam and Fayette counties who are at 80% or below of the area median income. Financial support for the work of RCCR comes from local individuals and businesses as well as federal and state support. In 2008, Putnam County Bank continues in its commitment to RCCR, both financially and with employee support for programs.  Employees of Putnam County Bank have volunteered to assist RCCR in financial training classes.   These classes are required for applicants to qualify for government subsidized mortgage programs and help prepare the applicant for the challenges of homeownership.  This gives appllicant the opportunity to talk to bankers and receive advice on personal finance. For more information about RCCR, please call 304-346-6398 or logon to http://www.rccr.org/index.php?nav=home Back to the top