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Giving back? Bank on it.

What matters to you, matters to us. Because your community is our community, we try to help out where it matters most. In 2019, First Financial invested over $1.6 million1 into approximately 1,045 programs to support the community. Through financial investments, in-kind services, sponsorships, and donations, we consistently invest in organizations that are either located in emerging markets or that offer services in these communities. Our goal is to foster economic growth, stability, and neighborhood revitalization.

We are committed to taking a leadership position in the community through the continued implementation of our ALIVE strategy, through which we provide solutions and opportunities to help clients in our emerging markets be successful. We are proud to support our local neighbors with programs, education, and organizations that enhance lives. Our areas of focus include:

Making positive change that lasts

We believe there’s always an opportunity to help others succeed. Offering financial guidance is only one part of the equation. Investing in the economic growth and stability of the communities where we live and work drives us. We are dedicated to helping our communities take another step on their path to success.

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Our "Outstanding" commitment to the community

We are proud to achieve an “Outstanding” rating in the communities where we live and work for our efforts in fair lending, giving back, and service levels. Learn about how we are helping people learn, enjoy, and succeed, more.

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Grants available through First Financial Foundation

As your local bank, we’re your neighbors, and we want to partner with the communities we serve to help them grow and prosper. The First Financial Foundation supports programs and organizations that enhance and develop the communities in which we do business. We particularly focus on low-income communities, prioritizing neighborhood development, workforce development and education, and culture and the arts.

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Sponsorships available through Community Development

Every year we help organizations thrive by sharing our resources. To be eligible for sponsorships, organizations must be delivering services to communities in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio in one or more of our priority areas, which include economic development, education, and neighborhood development.

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Communities on the grow

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The Prisoner’s Hope (Louisville, KY): $60,000 Grant

The Prisoner’s Hope (TPH) partners side-by-side with men, women and their families prior to, throughout, and after incarceration with unique programs of holistic care. TPH offers programs that provide an organized roadmap and a plan for transformation with a strategy for those it assists.

First Financial associates presenting donation check to RBI Indianapolis

Indianapolis RBI (Indianapolis, IN): $7,500 Donation

Indy RBI has been the proud exclusive Indianapolis affiliate of Major League Baseball’s RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) initiative. Over 25,000 boys and girls ages 13-18 have played in Indy RBI, the area’s premier urban baseball and softball program.

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Columbus-area Non-Profits (Columbus, OH): $20,000

As part of the First Financial Foundation Grant Campaign, Columbus, OH area non-profits received funds to assist their organizations. A few of those include Economic and Community Development Institute, Children’s Hunger Alliance, Community Shelter Board and more.

Frequently asked questions

We have three main requirements for grant eligibility:

  • Applicants must be a not-for-profit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service
  • Applicants must be located in or serving residents of a county located with First Financial Bank’s assessment areas
  • Applicants must be in good standing with First Financial Bank and any grant reporting requirements of the Bank and the Foundation

For more grant eligibility information, visit the First Financial Foundation page.

1 This does not include data from the First Financial Foundation.