Bank of the Sierra Awards $5K Grant to the Ventura College Foundation
November 9, 2017
Porterville, CA – Bank of the Sierra announced $5,000 was awarded to the Ventura College Foundation through its Sierra Grant Program. The bank awards approximately 15-20 local organizations with $1000-$5000 in grants every quarter based on the specific needs of the organization.
The Ventura College Promise is a program offered through the Ventura College Foundation which gives hope to 1,000 underprivileged students each year by covering expenses for student enrollment, healthcare, and student center fees. The program has benefited 12,000 students with over $3 million in funding since 2006. A recent study revealed Ventura College Promise students are 70% more likely to receive certificates or degrees.
Kevin McPhaill, Bank President and CEO, expressed his compassion, “We are excited to be a part of such a great and meaningful initiative that provides education to those in need.” He added, “We are passionate about funding education programs that provide members of our community with opportunities for success in the future.”
About the Sierra Grant Program
Since its inception in 2004 the Sierra Grant Program has been responsible for donating over 1.7 million dollars to organizations that improve local communities. Non-profits who wish to apply for a Sierra Grant can pick up an instructional brochure at any Bank of the Sierra branch, or visit the bank’s web site at www.bankofthesierra.com/resources/sierra-grant-program.
About Bank of the Sierra
Bank of the Sierra is in its 40th year of operations and is the largest independent bank headquartered in the San Joaquin Valley. Bank of the Sierra is a community-centric regional bank, which offers a full range of retail and commercial banking services via 39 full-service branches located throughout California’s South San Joaquin Valley and neighboring communities, on the Central Coast, and in Southern California locations including the Santa Clara Valley. The bank maintains an online branch, and provides specialized lending services through an agricultural credit center, a real estate industries center, and an SBA center.
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