The Thurston County Food Bank’s mission is to eliminate hunger. They serve Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and the surrounding areas. Heritage Bank has been a partner with the Food Bank for many years because we both believe when neighbors help neighbors, the whole community benefits. That’s why when […]
The Pacific Northwest is known for its lush forests, scenic coastlines and towering mountains. Whether you’re new to the region, a lifelong resident or just visiting on vacation, there’s an abundance of outdoor activities for everyone. Here are some of our favorite spots to explore. […]
We are excited to share with you our very first Community Investment & Giving Annual Report. The report covers our corporate giving, top volunteers, signature volunteer events, capital campaigns and the number of community organizations we supported in 2018. […]
As September rolled around, Heritage employees jumped at the opportunity to give back to their communities by volunteering for the annual United Way Day of Caring in their county. Day of Caring is one of the largest volunteer events in Washington where individuals and organizations […]
Tragically, one in five kids live in a household that struggles to put food on the table. In Pierce County alone, there were more than 113,000 visits a month to food programs—33% of those being children under the age of 18. It’s no surprise that […]
“So that no person goes hungry” is more than the Emergency Food Network’s tagline; it’s part of their driving mission. The Emergency Food Network (EFN) began in 1982 when local Pierce County organizations recognized the need to stock emergency food due to the economic recession. […]
Community banking is an easy business model. I’ve said this before. It may be surprising to hear, but I truly believe it—with one caveat. It’s easy when you stick to the proven fundamentals of the model. At Heritage Bank, these include good communication, proper risk management, continuous improvement, and […]
I joined Heritage Bank in 2009 after decades with large banks and I was immediately taken by our “community bank model.” In addition to providing financial services to the communities we serve, we also encourage everyone on the team to participate in their communities with […]