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Citizens Bank Supporting our Communities.
At Citizens Bank, we understand that our success is directly linked to the success and prosperity of the communities we serve. Through our ongoing sponsorships and partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations we strive to forge genuine connections with our neighbors that transcend simple financial transactions.
- CASA of Clackamas County Black & White Gala
- Old Mill Center for Children & Families
- Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis Breakfast
- Horses for Adaptive Riding Therapy Golf Tournament
- Philomath Youth Activities Center
- Dallas Rotary Golf Tournament & Breakfast in the park
- CASA of Polk County Golf Tournament
- Dallas Arts Association Art in the park
- Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Car Show
- Acres of Hope Barn Party
- Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
- Dallas Food Bank
- Monmouth Independence YMCA
- Dallas Downtown Association Sounds of Summer
- Partnerships for Community Living Summer Solstice & Christmas in July Golf Tournament
- Polk County FFA/4H Auction
- Dallas Area Visitors Center Bigfoot, BBQ & Brews
- Thoughts & Gifts Project – Very Merry Birthday party
- Polk County Fairgrounds Sponsor
- Dallas Aquatic Center Sponsor
- Dallas High School Sponsor
- Dallas Downtown Association Summer & Christmas Parades
- Oregon Women for Agriculture Auction
- Lebanon Strawberry Festival
- Boys and Girls Club Spring Auction
- Willamette Valley Agriculture Expo
- Linn County Youth Livestock Auction
- Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament
- Lebanon Chamber Luncheon
- Lebanon Business Expo
- ABC House
- Silverton Rotary Daddy/Daughter Dance
- Marion County Special Olympics
- Homer Davenport Days
- Gervais School District
- 4H & FFA Member Sponsor
Summer, 2025
Citizens Bank Sponsors Willamette Valley 4H/FFA Members
We would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the 4H & FFA members who showed livestock at their county fairs this past summer. Citizens Bank was honored to sponsor nearly 70 amazing kids throughout the Willamette Valley totaling over $11,000. We are proud to support these great organizations.
September 7, 2025
Citizens Bank Heats Up at the Philomath Annual Public Safety Chili CookoffCitizens Bank served up over 10 gallons of chili at the Philomath Annual Public Safety Chili Cookoff, along with more than 20 other vendors including small businesses, law enforcement, and community service organizations. Everyone had a great time and all benefits from the event went to the 4-Spirits Veterans Scholarship Fund.
June 16, 2025
Citizens Bank Scholarship Awardees (2024-25 School Year)
Citizens Bank has announced the winners of this year’s Citizens Bank Scholarship. Five outstanding local high school seniors have each been awarded $1,000 to support their respective college educations. All applicants participated in a hosted visit with a local Citizens Bank Branch and the winners were selected based on their essays describing what they learned about community banks and their benefit to local economies. Below are this year’s scholarship awardees:
- Keira Davis – Corvallis High School
- Alyssa Kvidt – Philomath High School
- Nolan Peck – Canby High School
- Brooklynn Pfeifer – Silverton High School
- Kate Voss – Lake Oswego High School
This is the ninth consecutive year Citizens Bank has offered its Community Bank Week Scholarship and has awarded a total of $43,000 to Oregon high school seniors. “We are extremely proud to offer the Citizens Bank Scholarship to these amazing students from our communities,” said Gordon Zimmerman, President & CEO. “Once again, the quality of the pool of applicants and their essays on community banking made selecting winners a challenging task. We feel honored to have helped so many young people in our communities learn more about community banking.”
May 9, 2025
24th Annual Flower Basket Sale Raises $5,300 for the American Cancer SocietyFor the 25th consecutive year, our McMinnville Branch partnered with Country Garden Nursery for a successful flower basket sale to raise money for the American Cancer Society, just in time for Mother’s Day. This year’s sale concluded with 500 baskets sold resulting in a $5,000 donation to Relay for Life. Thanks to everyone who came out to support this great event for a great cause
April 5, 2025
Citizens Bank Sponsors Corvallis Half Marathon & 5K
The Citizens Bank team of volunteers had a great time handing out water and Gatorade to runners at this year’s Corvallis Half Marathon & 5K. It’s an honor to sponsor such a fun and inspiring event. Congratulations to everyone who participated.
December 6, 2024
Oregon City Branch Participates in Annual Shop with a Cop Program
Our Oregon City Branch is proud to support this year’s Canby Police Department “Shop with a Cop” event that helps foster youth. This wonderful program brings law enforcement agencies and community volunteers together to make a positive impact on local children’s lives. Thank you to everyone who contributes to giving these kids a special Holiday Season.
The Power of Reinvesting in Our Community:
- Oregon Community Banks Safeguard $130 Billion in Deposits.
- 67% of Small Business Owners use a Community or Regional Oregon Bank.
- OVER 4,800 Family Wage Jobs Provided by Oregon Community Banks.
- 80% of All Agriculture Related Loans are Made by Oregon Community Banks.
- Oregon Community Banks donate Millions of Dollars Annually to Nonprofits and Community Organizations.
- 64,000 Volunteer Hours per Year by Oregon Community Banks.
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