Old Plank Trail Community Bank Donates to St. Jude Catholic Church Giving Tree Program

Old Plank Trail Community Bank believes in servicing the needs of the community beyond simply providing banking solutions. With this mission in mind, Mary Ann Murphy, Senior Vice President, and Andrea Rudolph, New Lenox Facility Manager, recently presented the St. Jude Catholic Church Giving Tree Program with a $500.00 check. The check was accepted by Fr. Don Lewandowski, Pastor of St. Jude Catholic Church, along with the Giving Tree program coordinators Tami Slykas, Verona Sawyer, and Sue Yaeger.

The Giving Tree program was created at the Church over 20 years ago to help families in need during the holiday season. This outreach assists over 100 underprivileged children in the New Lenox, Manhattan, and Joliet areas through the guidance of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties; New Lenox Township Food Pantry; Morningstar Missions, and Guardian Angel Community Services.

The Giving Tree program and Caritas Corner is solely funded by donations from local businesses like Old Plank Trail Community Bank and members of the community. Over 200 volunteers help with the organization, screening, packaging, and providing outreach to low-income families.

“We are honored to be able to offer positive assistance to families in need,” said Paul Slade, Chairman & CEO, Old Plank Trail Community Bank. “This donation will continue to help Old Plank Trail Community Bank maintain and strengthen community impact for future philanthropic endeavors.”

Photo Caption: (Left to Right) Fr. Don Lewandowski, Pastor, St. Jude Catholic Church; Tami Slykas, Giving Tree Program Coordinator; Mary Ann Murphy, Senior Vice President, Old Plank Trail Community Bank; Verona Sawyer, Giving Tree Program Coordinator; Andrea Rudolph, New Lenox Facility Manager, Old Plank Trail Community Bank; and Sue Yaeger, Giving Tree Program Coordinator.