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$20,000 Donated to Local Organizations Impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago recently made available $20,000 in grants to each of its members to assist small businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Washington Savings Bank was a grant recipient and proudly donated the $20,000 grant to the following organizations that have helped provide COVID-19 relief in our communities. read more >>
Blessings in a Backpack- Pack Night
Washington Savings Bank recently volunteered their time to help pack bags for Blessing in a Backpack of Effingham. They packed a total of 806 bags which will feed 403 kids for 2 weeks.read more >>
Spreading Holiday Cheer
Washington Savings Bank employees wore Christmas attire and raised money on December 4th for the FISH & Catholic Charities Christmas Store of Effingham County.read more >>
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Washington Savings Bank raised money for local charities in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. read more >>
Washington Savings Bank donates to United Way of Effingham County
Employees of Washington Savings Bank presented a check to representatives from United Way of Effingham County.read more >>
Washington Savings Bank Wins Excellence and Innovation BKD Award Presented by CBAI
Kraig Lounsberry, president of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI), and Gary Genenbacher, partner and industry leader for BKD National Financial Services Group’s Illinois office, announced that Washington Savings Bank, won for its entry: “WSB Summertime CEO.” The award was presented at the CBAI 45th Annual Convention & Exposition held recently in Springfield, IL. read more >>
Proud Supporter of Effingham Child Development Center
Washington Savings Bank is a proud supporter of the Effingham Child Develepment Center. The bank’s recent donation of $10,000 will go towards helping ECDC improve their playground area.read more >>
WSB Welcomes Chris Kabbes
Washington Savings Bank is excited to welcome Chris Kabbes to our management team as Vice President of Lending. Chris joins us with 22 years of experience and will primarily focus on Residential Mortgage and Commercial Lending. Recognized as a strong, reliable lender and leader in the Effingham Community, he looks forward to helping existing and new customers of Washington Savings Bank with their lending needs.
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WSB Summertime CEO – Another Successful Year
Washington Savings Bank’s Summertime CEO program once again had a successful year. With over 40 participants, the program allowed children ages 6-12 an opportunity to manage and run their own lemonade stand. The program ran throughout the summer from May 21 – July 31.read more >>
Ryan Fearday promoted to Vice President
Washington Savings Bank is excited to announce that Ryan J. Fearday was recently promoted to Vice President. Ryan began his banking careerread more >>