Pulaski teller Kathleen Reinke, Katie, and universal banker Brittany Gay with flowers for customers.

North Shore Bank dedicated the month of February to our Bank on Kindness initiative by finding meaningful, fun, special, and unique ways to show that we care about others. A small group of employees were selected to look for opportunities — big and small — in our communities to offer help to others and show bank support. Our intention is to make people’s day with random acts of kindness from The Bank of You. After all, we’re a community-minded bank, so it’s at the heart of what we do.

On February 13, Pulaski staff brought flower bouquets to elderly customers who were alone for Valentine’s Day.

“It was so fun!” area branch manager Katie Presser said. “They were so appreciative and nearly brought to tears — and it was so wonderful to see how we were able to brighten their day.”

She added: “We also had a customer running coin in the branch today, from a fundraiser over the weekend to raise money for a large project at Pulaski schools. They had $30 in coin, we doubled their money and added $30 to the cause.”

Villa St. Francis residents with their flowers.

And also on the 13th, Southridge area branch manager Carolyn Lyrenmann and Forest Home assistant branch manager Marge Stai surprised residents at the Villa St. Francis assisted living center with carnations and brought Valentine’s Day cookies for the staff.

“The residents were very moved and appreciative, as was the staff,” Carolyn said. “One resident in the memory care unit told us that the last time she’d gotten flowers like that was on Mother’s Day, when her family took her to Holy Hill, and cried when we let her take a couple extra to remind her of her family.”