Community State Bank Neighborly Fund Grant

The Community State Bank Neighborly Fund supports charitable endeavors that benefit the people of Noble County. Established in 2002, it focuses on addressing local needs through grants in various sectors, including health, education, and civic affairs. The fund exemplifies community commitment, with initiatives like Relay for Life and the Local Christmas Bureau, which aids families in need. Through philanthropy and engagement, the fund enhances the quality of life in the region.

We then leverage gifts and bequests from generous donors like you to drive positive change through grants in such areas as arts and culture, education, health and human services, civic affairs and other charitable areas of interest.
To improve the quality of life in Noble County by serving as catalyst for positive change, enabling donors to carry out charitable intent, and making grants.
The purpose of the fund is to support a variety of charity endeavors benefiting the people of Noble County.
Donor Fund Story:
In 2002, this fund was started. Dave Knopp, former executive director at the Community Foundation of Noble County (CFNC), suggested that the bank start a fund so that they would be able to help in the community in whatever way was needed.
Annually, the bank helps with Noble and Dekalb’s Relay for Life and the Local Christmas Bureau. The Local Christmas Bureau gives money to area needy families. Clothes, food, and children’s toys are collected through this bureau. The bank also has a pork burger fundraiser which they hold on the Avilla bank location. Another fundraiser that the bank holds is “Jeans Day.” This event lets employees at the bank donate two dollars to wear jeans to work. Stuart Hood is the Community State Bank President and CEO states, “Noble County is the ‘heartbeat of America’.”