Sonya Pierce and Shannon Neff-Muell, GCSB Universal Bankers

As Guthrie County residents responded to the “May Day” distress signal to help out their neighbors during Guthrie County State Bank’s “Celebrate May Day” promotion, the bank went beyond their promise to donate $5,000 back to their communities.

GCSB customers were invited to submit acts of kindness through social media with the hashtag #GCSBMayDay, and nominate a local business or non-profit to receive a $500 donation to help with financial needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. GCSB initially planned to draw 10 winners, but since the 14 submissions nominated 11 entities, the bank stepped up and gave to the 11 nominees, totaling $5,500.

Recipients:

American Legion and Sons of the American Legion in Guthrie Center – Nominated by Jerry Hoover
Art on State – Nominated by Judy Zimmerline
Crafty’s Coffee & Gifts – Nominated by Heidi Huitt & Dave Beidelman
Guthrie County Association of Churches – Nominated by Kim Durst
Guthrie County Hospitals & Clinics – Nominated by Lora Koch & employees of GCH Clinic in Panora
Mary J. Barnett Library – Nominated by Phyllis Wakefield
Panora Food Bank – Nominated by Danielle Johnston
Panora Public Library – Girl Scout Troop 856
Royal Neighbors – Nominated by Karen Sparks
Sons of the American Legion in Panora – Nominated by Debbie Rockwell
Tori’s Angels – Nominated by Ellen Campbell, Joann Alumbaugh & Mary Jane Sprague