Haley (front), age 8, and Chloe, age 10, daughters of Marketing Manager Emily VandenHeuvel, create some spooky crafts at the United Way Fall Festival.
Our employees showed how much we care by raising more than $10,000 to support the United Way in our annual campaign! And we had some fun along the way!
With a $5 donation to United Way, employees across all locations and branches showed their support for their favorite teams on Oct. 24. Additional donations were accepted through the portal with some fun opportunities to win prizes and gift cards.
Congratulations to our gift basket winners: Aubrey Abrahamson, Danielle Hansen, Kathy Tetzlaff, Cheryl Lang, and Hali Thompson.
Those who donated $50 or more were entered into a drawing to win an extra PTO day. The winners are Kerri Collins, Lacee Kalepp, Wendy Repka, Janet Rosenthal, and Patty Wells. Congratulations!
Those who donated $200 or more received an online gift card for $100 from either Florsheim.com or Bogs.com, courtesy of Weyco Group!
The addition of the new portal this year made it possible for employees to direct donations to the United Way of their choice or specific University of Wisconsin organizations or initiatives.
Molly Schissler, SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, said she enjoyed being the United Way ambassador for North Shore Bank this year.
“This was the first time we’ve done a more extensive campaign for United Way, and I am so proud to see how many employees contributed,” she said. “Whether it was through direct donations or through participating in the couple of activities we had, every donation was appreciated. I’m very proud to say we’ve collectively raised over $10,000. On behalf of North Shore Bank and United Way, thank you!”
In addition to the annual campaign, the corporate office held a United Way Fall Festival on Oct. 24 and 25 with some special treats, including a caramel apple bar, a bake sale, and, of course, trick-or-treating at the office! So many cute kiddos came to take part and enjoy some goodies.
These fun events are a fantastic way to support a worthy organization. United Way has been around as long as North Shore Bank and works hard to develop roots and build trust in the communities it serves. United Way is an essential organization many turn to in their time of need, so our donations helped them connect more people to possibilities. Our donations make a difference to people right here in our own neighborhoods.
In 2023 alone, more than 195,000 people were served by United Way-funded programs and partnerships across the greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County areas.
Thank you to our generous employees! Your caring makes a difference.
