Wisconsin Bank & Trust Donates $20,000 to Toki Middle School

Contact:
Allison Lindorfer
Marketing Specialist
715.781.2665
alindorfer@wisconsinbankandtrust.com

Brent Giles
President & CEO
608.203.1224
bgiles@wisconsinbankandtrust.com

Wisconsin Bank & Trust Donates $20,000 to Toki Middle School

October 7, 2020 — Madison, WI — Wisconsin Bank & Trust announced today it will donate $20,000 to Toki Middle School.

“This week we celebrated World Teachers’ Day, a day dedicated to recognizing teachers for the important work they do to help our children learn, grow and succeed,” said Brent Giles, Wisconsin Bank & Trust’s President & CEO. “It also serves as a reminder that this is a particularly challenging year for many of our K-12 schools, teachers and students.”

Through its partnership with the national non-profit organization, AdoptAClassroom.org, the funds are intended for the school to purchase much-needed tools and materials, so they can successfully and safely continue to operate.

“Whether school is taking place in the classroom or remotely from home, the need for additional school supplies, especially personal protective equipment (PPE) and technology is significant,” said Giles. “Our hope is that these funds will give students access to the resources they need.”

Wisconsin Bank & Trust’s mission is to enrich lives in the communities it serves. Earlier this year Wisconsin Bank & Trust contributed $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation,  Green County Emergency Medical Services, Sheboygan County Food Bank and UW-Platteville in support of their response to challenges created by COVID-19. 

About Wisconsin Bank & Trust

Wisconsin Bank & Trust (WBT), a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., (NASDAQ: HTLF), is a business-focused community bank with assets of more than $1 billion. With fourteen banking centers, Wisconsin Bank & Trust serves customers in the Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Monroe and southwest areas of Wisconsin. WBT offers a wide range of personal and business banking, private client and mortgage lending services. For more information, visit www.wisconsinbankandtrust.com or call 608.203.1214. Wisconsin Bank & Trust is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

About Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

Heartland Financial USA, Inc. is a diversified financial services company with assets of $15 billion. The company provides banking, mortgage, private client, investment and insurance services to individuals and businesses. Heartland currently has 113 banking locations serving 82 communities in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and California. Additional information about Heartland Financial USA, Inc. is available at www.htlf.com.

About AdoptAClassroom.org

We are a national, award-winning nonprofit that provides the most flexible and accountable funding for K-12 teachers and schools throughout the U.S. Our proprietary, easy-to-use education fundraising platform helps teachers, principals, and administrators give every child the tools they deserve to succeed in school. Since 1998, we have raised $39 million and supported 5.4 million students. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we hold a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and a platinum rating of transparency from Guidestar. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit www.adoptaclassroom.org.

Oak Bank Donates $21,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Dane County

For Immediate Release
September 25, 2020

Contact: Karen Virnoche, 608.441.6000
kvirnoche@oakbankonline.com

Oak Bank Donates $21,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Dane County
Donation supports local students and their families during the pandemic

Fitchburg, WI – Oak Bank donates $21,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County to provide support to local students and their families with food, school supplies, and access to technology during this unprecedented time.

The donation is a combination of Oak Bank’s Community Giving Fund and Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s (FHLB Chicago) Targeted Impact Fund. The FHLB Chicago Targeted Impact Fund provides bank members with grants to support relief efforts for the populations hit hardest by COVID-19 as well as to promote equity and opportunity for communities of color.

“We knew exactly what needed to be done with the grant money. It should be given to a valued resource in our community that could use the funds to make a real and immediate difference,” said Bob Gorsuch, Oak Bank CEO. “The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County is a lifeline to so many. We are honored to play a small role in helping to make our community a better place.”

“We are grateful for businesses, like Oak Bank, that show our community support by helping us to provide for young people with resources like face masks, nutritious food, emotional support, and necessary supplies for virtual learning. Especially now during this pandemic and the social unrest happening locally and throughout our country,” said Michael Johnson, Boys and Girls Club of Dane County President & CEO.

Earlier this summer, Oak Bank also received a $20,000 FHLB Chicago COVID-19 Relief Grant that was distributed among 12 different local non-profits.

About Oak Bank
Oak Bank has been deeply rooted in the Fitchburg community and Madison area for 20 years, meeting the financial needs of homeowners and businesses by offering top-notch service, quick answers and unique solutions, all while supporting over 100 local nonprofits each year. Visit oakbankonline.com to learn more.

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DeWitt Law Firm Pledges $100,000 to Increase Access to the Justice System

CONTACT: 
Michelle M. Friedman
262-754-2877 | mmf@dewittllp.com

DeWitt Law Firm Pledges $100,000 to Increase Access to the Justice System

MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – DeWitt LLP announced today it is donating $100,000 towards assisting with the pursuit of greater access to justice for communities in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The law firm is committing $20,000 annually for the next five years to organizations that assist individuals who have historically been under-represented in the justice system. DeWitt’s pledge is a commitment to support local communities and an acknowledgement of today’s powerful call for change, equality, and justice.   

As a law firm, DeWitt recognizes that among the inequities that exist in our society today are the injustices suffered by those who cannot access the legal system, which often prevents equal justice from being realized. The justice system favors those who are represented, and justice for those without representation is a fleeting hope.      

“While DeWitt has long volunteered time through various non-profits to offer citizens legal assistance in the pursuit of justice, we feel it is imperative to further the cause, especially now, by lending our financial support,” said Bradley C. Fulton, President & Managing Partner at DeWitt. “As a law firm, we understand that not everyone has access to justice and this pledge aligns well with our commitment to respect the law, while helping to pursue true equality within our justice system. It is our hope this donation is a small step towards supporting the system’s much needed transformation,” he added.

About DeWitt

DeWitt LLP is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has nearly 140 attorneys practicing in Madison and Metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a variety of legal areas and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. The firm is known for its work in several areas, including intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, civil rights litigation, construction litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family law, government relations, health care, litigation, real estate, and tax law. More information is available at dewittllp.com.

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Old National Bank Responds to Urgent COVID-19 Need with $1.2 million commitment including $42,500 locally joining #GivingTuesdayNow

Madison, WI (May 5, 2020) – Old National Bank is joining #GivingTuesdayNow in a global day of giving and unity and responding to meet the needs of communities by committing $1.2 million for COVID-19 relief. This includes:

• $600,000 in funding focused on meeting the immediate needs in local communities, with an emphasis on low-to-moderate income communities.
• $600,000 in Old National Bank Foundation grant funding that will focus on longer-term restorative and transformational needs within local communities.

Read more here

WPS Health Solutions publishes new Corporate Citizenship Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli, Director of Communications
608-977-7343
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions publishes new Corporate Citizenship Report

MADISON, Wis.—April 30, 2020—The 2019 WPS Health Solutions Corporate Citizenship Report is now available on the company’s website. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the major lines of business at WPS, with a special emphasis on the company’s ethical culture, labor practices, community support, environmental stewardship, and awards and recognition.

“The report highlights how WPS Health Solutions is making a difference in the lives of our customers, employees, the environment, and the communities we serve,” says Jane Keller-Allen, Vice President of Internal Audit, Compliance and Risk. “It allows us to showcase our employees’ high ethical standards and WPS’ commitment to conducting business with integrity.  It allows anyone who is curious about WPS to get to know us a little better.”

“Leading the Healthy Conversation” is the theme for the 2019 report. More than 70 years since its founding, WPS Health Solutions leads the healthy conversation for the health and financial protection of its customers with three lines of business: WPS Health Insurance, WPS Government Health Administrators, and WPS Military and Veterans Health, as well as two subsidiaries: Arise Health Plan and EPIC Specialty Benefits.

Employees of WPS Health Solutions aspire to do their best by exhibiting the company’s four core values: Individual Responsibility, Customer Focused, Mutual Respect, and Driven and Passionate. Visual and interactive displays reinforce the message at all WPS locations.

The mission of WPS Health Solutions is simply this: to provide health insurance and benefit plan administration to private and government customers with service and value considered by our customers to be the very best.

From a facilities standpoint, the report describes how WPS Health Solutions is recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability. In 2019, the company completed 10 major energy-efficiency initiatives. Projects included relocating two of its office locations and installing LED lighting conversions at various WPS facilities. The company also improved air-handling efficiency and climate controls. The company’s Madison campus alone saved more than $119,000 on utility bills in 2019. More importantly, this energy reduction is equivalent to 1,527 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

The report can be found at wpshealthsolutions.com > About > Learn About WPS Health Solutions.

About WPS Health Solutions

WPS Health Solutions is a nationally regarded government contractor and a leading Wisconsin not-for-profit health insurer. The WPS Health Insurance division offers affordable health plans and benefits administration. The WPS Government Health Administrators division administers Part A and B Medicare benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and the WPS Military and Veterans Health division serves millions more members who are active in the U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions) has been based in Madison, Wis., for more than 70 years. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.