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Since 2019, First State Bank has been honoring local non-profit organizations that have made an impact in our community through their efforts in Macomb and Oakland counties. Get to know our winners and the stories of how they make a difference in our community.

2023 Banksgiving Winners

2023 Grand Prize Winner — $10,000

Homes for Heroic Veterans 

2023 Category Winners — $5,000

More than a Bus | Human Supportive Services
Gianna House | Arts/Education/Culture
Family Youth Interventions | Children & Families
Urban Seed | Environment/Community Improvement

2022 Banksgiving Winners

2022 Grand Prize Winner — $10,000

Blessings in a Backpack

2022 Category Winners — $5,000

The Arc of Macomb | Human Supportive Services
Inclusively Fit | Arts/Education/Culture
Champ Life | Children & Families
4 Paws 1 Heart | Environment/Community Improvement

Blessings in a Backpack

Blessings in a Backpack

Blessing in a Backpack program provides school-age children with food insecurities with a backpack containing enough food to provide six meals during the weekend. By eliminating the barriers to learning caused by lack of food and food insecurities, the organization is providing these children with the same opportunities to succeed in school as their fellow students. 

The Arc of Macomb

The Arc of Macomb

The Arc of Macomb County, Inc. (The Arc) is dedicated to securing for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose where and how they learn, live, and work throughout their lifetimes in the community we share. 

Inclusively Fit

Inclusively Fit

If you’re a family member, teacher or friend, or someone with special needs, and struggled to find fitness programs or facilities that meet the specific needs of your child, you’re not alone. Inclusively Fit (IFF) was founded upon a very simple realization … many children, as well as adults with special needs, can greatly benefit from a personal exercise and fitness program.

Champ Life

Champ Life

When a dream of helping abused or neglected “at-risk” children became a reality, wonderful things were certain to happen. Champ Life's core mission is to reach at-risk kids by helping to build their confidence, self-esteem and character. The value they bring is to help these children to be better neighbors, citizens, and people when they grow up. 

4 Paws 1 Heart

4 Paws 1 Heart

The mission of 4 Paws 1 Heart is to reduce the number of homeless cats and dogs by paying for needed medical treatment and assisting with the permanent placement of these animals through their partnerships with local rescue groups. 

2021 Banksgiving Winners

2021 Grand Prize Winner — $10,000

Macomb Foster Closet

2021 Category Winners — $5,000

Neighborhood House | Human Supportive Services
Kids on the Go | Arts/Education/Culture
Boys & Girls Club of SE MI | Children & Families
SCOTs | Environment/Community Improvement

Macomb Foster Closet

Macomb Foster Closet

The Macomb Foster Closet provides much-needed clothing and other essential items free to children in foster care. 

Neighborhood House

Neighborhood House

Neighborhood House, a nonprofit human services agency, was founded by communities of faith in 1968. Touching over 3,000 individuals each year, Neighborhood House uses an approach built on compassion and inclusion for all neighbors experiencing hardships. Neighborhood House works from a holistic program called Strive to Thrive with the community and other social service providers to help their neighbors move toward a balanced budget and overall wellness. 

Kids on the Go

Kids on the Go

Kids on the Go is a free summer camp for special needs kids, which focuses on their IEP (special education) goals. They have many needs, but right now they are focusing on their Teens to Work Program, where teens with special needs learn the skills that they will need to be successful workers as adults.

Boys & Girls Club of SE MI

Boys & Girls Club of SE MI

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of SE MI is to ensure that the community’s youth are career, start-up, and homeowner ready. The funds were used efor materials and programs for the Club in Eastpointe will be able to provide a world-class experience for the youth and families of Eastpointe.

SCOTs

SCOTs

The SCOTS Board objective is to share information on health, education, and social services through planning with the Senior Center Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator. They also provide an outlet for leadership, creativity, and services for older adults. In addition, they solicit, collect, and raise funds to be used to support the Senior Center and its activities. 

2020 Banksgiving Winners

2020 Grand Prize Winner — $10,000

Hearts for Homes

2020 Category Winners — $5,000

Macomb Food Program | Human Supportive Services
Single Family Living | Arts/Education/Culture
Assistance League | Children & Families
TCB Youth Mentoring | Environment/Community Improvement

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