NORTH COAST, Calif. – Eleven nonprofit organizations in Mendocino and Lake counties have received a portion of the $11,386 contributed by Savings Bank employees and the bank during the 2018 Casual for a Cause Denim Days year-long fundraising campaign.

Due to the ongoing success, this effort will continue in 2019.

“Over the past seven years this effort has made a great impact in our communities with donations totaling $89,000,” said Katie Kight, Savings Bank director of marketing and community outreach. “Our employees and the bank are investing in our local youth, senior citizens, those in need, the arts, education, public safety and economic development to strengthen the quality of life in our communities.”

The idea of “Casual For A Cause – Denim Days” began in January 2012 with a group of Savings Bank employees who wanted an additional way to make a difference in our communities during difficult economic times.

Every Friday and Saturday, employees have the opportunity to dress casual by wearing denim jeans to work while supporting a variety of local nonprofit organizations through voluntary donations.

Each month employees at a designated branch or department select the organization of their choice which will benefit by the monthly contributions.

In 2018 the following organizations received funds from this program: Ukiah Players Theatre Repose in Action, Seabiscuit Therapeutic Riding Center, Walk & Bike Mendocino Low Cost Helmet Program, Mendocino County Construction Corp., Laytonville Booster Club, BONES Pet Rescue (Better Options For Abandoned Strays), Redwood Valley – Calpella Fire Department, Orphan Dog Rescue, Mendocino Woodlands Camp Association, Redwood Community Services Arbor Youth Resource Center and Project Sanctuary.

As the local community bank, Savings Bank is proud of their tradition of giving back to their communities and the community support and volunteer time that their employees provide.