Purchase with a Purpose Check Presentations | Summer 2024

We recently ended our “Purchase with a Purpose” Debit Card Campaign in which a $1.00 donation was made to local charities with every Stillman Bank Debit Card transaction up to $15,000! We were excited to be able to present checks for $2,500 to 6 non-profit organizations throughout the Rock River Valley!

Foundation for Focus House

Headquartered in Rochelle, Foundation for Focus House receives and administers contributions, gifts, memorials, and bequests for the exclusive purpose of enhancing programming at Focus House and offers community programs that enhance, enrich, and supplement individuals involved in Court Services.

Stillman Bank Retail Office Manager Ryan Spradlin (center), Universal Banker Jasmin Galvan (second from right), and Teller Colleen Roberts present the $2,500 check to Foundation for Focus House Treasurer Lance Charnock (left), Foundation for Focus House Vice President Russell Crull (second from left) and Foundation for Focus House Executive Director Jeni Hardin (center).

“Hoo” Haven Wildlife Rehab & Education Center

“Hoo” Haven is dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing, sick, injured, and orphaned, North American Wildlife as well as educating individuals on the importance of the conservation of Mother Earth and to maintain the land making it clean and beautiful for all.

Stillman Bank Retail Office Manager Kelly Carlos (right) presents the $2,500 check to “Hoo” Haven Wildlife Rehab Director Karen Herdklotz (left) and “Hoo” Haven Wildlife Rehab Business Manager Steven Herdklotz (center).

Maggie & Amos Foundation

The Maggie & Amos Foundation was established in 2017 following the tragic loss of Maggie and Amos (Rosko) Meyer in October of 2016. The purpose of the foundation is to memorialize the lives of Maggie and Amos through charitable donations and scholarships.

Stillman Bank Senior Vice President Pat Donahue (right) and Teller Supervisor/Retail Banker Jodi Peters (left) present the $2,500 check to Maggie & Amos Foundation members Megan Dettman, Stephanie White & Lynn Kalnins (center).

Marshmallow’s Hope

Marshmallow’s Hope is a nonprofit organization fighting to break the stigma that surrounds mental illness as well as raising awareness to suicide prevention.

Stillman Bank Executive Vice President Ed Munguia (left) presents the $2,500 check to Marshmallow’s Hope Outreach Coordinator Bev Pomering (right).

Serenity Hospice & Home

Founded in 1984, Serenity Hospice & Home offers the patient and their family a home-like environment, while providing the full complement of Hospice’s comfort-oriented care and services. These services include expert pain and symptom management, 24-hour nursing care, assistance with tasks of daily living, friendly visits from volunteers, spiritual, and psychosocial counseling for patients and their loved ones, and bereavement care and support for surviving family members.

Stillman Bank Senior Vice President Pat Donahue (left) and Teller Supervisor/Retail Banker Jodi Peters (right) present the $2,500 check to Serenity Hospice & Home CEO Lynn Knodle (center).

Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center

Serving Lee & Ogle Counties, Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center has been providing services for child abuse victims and their families since 2002.

Stillman Bank Senior Vice President Pat Donahue (left) and Teller Supervisor/Retail Banker Jodi Peters (right) present the $2,500 check to Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center Executive Director Jessica Cash (center).