First Bank Financial Centre Delivers "Holi-Days of Giving"

As part of its “Holi-Days of Giving” program, First Bank Financial Centre (FBFC) delivered much-needed good cheer to Waukesha County grandparents, children, families, an elderly woman and nonprofits.

During celebrations at FBFC’s Waukesha County branches, six nonprofits and six residents received Holi-Days gifts and checks.

“We’re happy our Holi-Days of Giving initiative could help out those who’ve faced tough times and nonprofits that serve our community,” says Todd Scheid, downtown Oconomowoc FBFC branch manager.

During the first two weeks of December, FBFC’s 12 branches delivered $500 checks to 12 nonprofits and gifts, valued up to $500, to 12 families or individuals.

The Ebert family from Brookfield received a $500 Toys R Us gift card. The Eberts are raising their two young grandchildren after the sudden death of their 26-year-old daughter, the children’s mother.

Anita Pohle from Lannon received a $500 Steinhafels’ gift card. She plans to purchase a bed so her 10-year-old grandson who stays with her doesn’t have to sleep on the couch.

Virginia Meintz of Oconomowoc received Packer gear and necessities such as shoes, boots and passes for Silver Streak (a senior taxi service in Oconomowoc). The couple who nominated her, Carl and Pauline Duch, said, “We wanted Virginia to feel special and know that others were thinking of her.”

The Fredrick family of Oconomowoc received a $500 cash gift, which they plan to put toward the purchase of a $10,000 vertical lift platform for their 12-year-old daughter Heather who was born with Spina Bifida and is in a wheelchair.

The Aker family from Menomonee Falls received a $500 cash gift. In November 2012, 50-year-old Bob Aker was diagnosed with the disease. Since then, his wife, Chris, has quit her job to become her husband’s primary caretaker as he is now wheelchair-bound and has lost the ability to speak.

Deb Nollen of Hartland received a $500 cash gift. Nollen was in a serious car accident while on business in Denver and is facing a long recovery and mounting medical bills and living expenses. She runs Hartland Area Greetings and is a Mary Kay beauty consultant but has been unable to work since the accident.

Addiction Resource Council (ARC)/Waukesha County Drug Free Communities (DFC); Family Promise of Western Waukesha County, an organization that serves homeless families; The Nation of Patriots, which provides financial support to those who have served in the Armed Forces and their families; Lake Country Bread of Life, an all-volunteer organization that serves Hartland and surrounding communities; and Rock River Cancer Research Foundation, a volunteer group that raises money for breast cancer research in Wisconsin, were each presented $500 checks.

ARC and DFC work to make a difference in the lives of all Waukesha County residents educating our youth against the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. The organizations have an enormous responsibility of providing outreach to 37 municipalities and 19 school districts in a county of almost 390,000 people.

Rogers Memorial Hospital was given $500 in gift cards to share with patients to brighten their recovery.

Headquartered in Oconomowoc, First Bank Financial Centre (FBFC) is a full-service community bank focused on meeting the financial needs of local businesses and individuals. FBFC has served southeastern Wisconsin since 1859 and has 12 full-service branch locations and two loan offices covering Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and Dane counties. The bank’s executive team and its 200-plus employees are committed to contributing to the success and vitality of the communities they serve. For more information, visit fbfcwi.com.