Community Impact
First Keystone Community Bank in the community.We are a community-focused financial institution that has been owned and operated by local men and women since 1864. As a local community bank, we are committed to being a vital part of the communities we serve and are proud of the work we do. When we all work together, our neighborhoods and businesses thrive. From corporate donations, volunteerism, local fundraisers, sporting events, street fairs and educational seminars,
we are committed to providing resources that help support and build vibrant and healthy neighborhoods to benefit the future of our communities.
Our Employees
Volunteering
We are proud to say volunteerism is very important to our employees. Each year, our employees volunteer hundreds of hours to help local non-profit organizations succeed in their missions. Some of the organizations and initiatives supported: United Way, Salvation Army, YMCA, Girls on the Run, ALS Foundation, The Good Samaritan Mission, local Chamber of Commerce Chapters, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, local food banks and churches, working to help single mothers through S.M.I.L.E, taking service dogs to local hospitals, children’s sporting teams, veterans’ groups, local parade committees and local fire departments. Our employees are making a difference every day!
Denim Days
Every Friday in 2024 our employees donated money through denim days which in turn was distributed to local non-profits and charities. We are proud to say that throughout the year, our employees donated $9,838.00 to local community efforts.
Corporate Donations and Sponsorships
52,, Non-profit donations and sponsorships are an integral part of our philanthropic initiatives.
2024
First Keystone Community Bank contributed over $252,146.48 in non-profit donations and sponsorships.
Some of our Non-Profit Donation Recipients
Greater Columbia / Montour Counties
Berwick Teen Center, Columbia County Christian School, Berwick Area YMCA, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Beyond Violence, Berwick Historical Society, AGAPE Love from Above, Berwick Area United Way, Bloomsburg Fair Queen, Berwick Area School District, ALS Foundation, Columbia County Volunteers in Medicine, Danville Child Development Center, The Hope Center, Lady Railers Softball Team and the Bloomsburg High School Drama Club.
Wyoming Valley
Wyoming Valley United Way, Back Mountain Chamber of Commerce, Hanover Area Fire Department, Mountain Top Ambulance Association, Plymouth Library, Luzerne County Community College Foundation, Mountain Top Family Church and Convoy of Hope, Wyoming Valley Children’s Association, Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA, Hanover Youth Baseball and the Hanover Township Police Department.
Pocono Market
Monroe County United Way, Women’s Resources, Salvation Army, 1% Nature, Stroudsburg Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Clymer Library, Pocono Chamber of Commerce, The Friendly Community Center, Monroe County Meals of Wheels, Rotary Club of the Pocono Mountains, Stroudsburg Area School District, Pocono Mountain Area School District Freeland Sons of Erin, Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Christ Episcopal Church Food Pantry, and Angel’s Closet.
Lehigh Valley
My Sister’s Closet, Oasis, Second Harvest, Lily’s Hope, Children’s Home of Easton, Lily’s Hope and New Bethany.
Our Community Impact
Pocono Pickle Fest 2024
What a fabulous day for a Pickle Fest! We had a wonderful time! THANK...
Berwick Riverfest
We had a wonderful time at the Riverfest this year. We gave out some...
160th Anniversary Giveaway
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of our 160th Anniversary firepit giveaway. Shown in photo from...
Bloomsburg Fair Youth Livestock Foundation Sale
At the close of the Bloomsburg Fair we participated in the 2024 Bloomsburg Fair Youth Livestock...
160th Anniversary Donations
In honor of our 160th Anniversary, we awarded four local non-profits with a $160 donation as part...
Knoebels Annual Company Picnic
Our annual company picnic at Knoebels Amusement Resort was so much fun! It was a perfect day! We...
Hunger 101 Program
A group of our team members participated in the Hunger 101 program hosted by the Commission on...
Anniversary Plaque Presentation
Kevin L. Shivers, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers (PACB),...
Stroudfest 2024
What an amazing time we had at Stroudfest 2024! It was wonderful to see...
Go Bulldogs!
We had a blast August 23rd at the Berwick High School football game supporting the team and Coach...
Denim Day Donation
We were very excited to be able to present a check from the proceeds of this month's Denim Day to...
Denim Day Donation
Thank you to everyone who played Plinko with us during the Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival. We...
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