GIVING HEARTS by AwA
IMAGINE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING THE NONPROFITS YOU LOVE, WITHOUT GIVING A DIME. Alpine Bank makes that dream a possibility through their Loyalty Debit Card program, which includes affinity cards for nonprofits in the categories of arts, education, environment, community and more. For every debit card transaction made by a customer, Alpine Bank puts $.10 toward local organizations in the category regardless of the cost of the purchase. So, each coffee purchase or gas fill-up can help nonprofits in northwest Colorado. Since 2004, $1,151,802.00 has been donated to arts organizations that include Opera Steamboat, Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp, Piknik Theater, Steamboat Art Museum, Steamboat Creates, Steamboat Dance Theater Scholarships, Strings in the Mountains and Tread of Pioneers Museum. Alpine Bank is a bank with deep community roots and a smile for anyone who walks through the door. They remember your name and make you feel important no matter how much is in your bank account, but most importantly, they give back. Alpine Bank’s history of community support began at the launch of what was then known as Roaring Fork Bank in Carbondale, Colorado in 1973, under the direction of founder and chairman Bob Young. The ribbon for the grand opening was fashioned from 50 silver dollars and presented to Sopris Park. That started the spirit of community giving, and since then the bank has found new 76
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and innovative ways to give back to the communities they serve. For example, in 1992 when they reached $200 million in assets, Alpine Bank donated $20,000 to nonprofit agencies. In 1997 Alpine Bank’s Classroom Credits program was launched, which evolved into the Education Loyalty Debit Card. Several other cards quickly followed, including the Arts card, which launched in 2004. Artist Vallee Noone was chosen for her signature style of art made3 from intricately-cut pieces of paper. The winning Art Card image portrays the epitome of colorful Colorado, with snowcapped mountains of purple majesty and fields of green and gold. The bank’s dedication to giving back earned Alpine Bank the Philanthropic Bank of the Year award by Precision Lender, among many other recognitions. For its 50-year golden anniversary, Alpine’s goal in 2023 is to raise $2.5 million with the Loyalty Debit Card program. “Routt County is blessed to have such a rich and vibrant arts culture in a relatively small community,” said Adonna
Allen, the only female bank president in Steamboat Springs (who is also a rancher). There is little doubt that Alpine Bank will reach its goal. “Locals share their creative gifts, talents, and resources, and I am proud to be Market President of Alpine Bank that has the privilege of donating our dimes.” ELEVATE THE ARTS: Get your Arts Loyalty Debit Card by opening an Alpine Bank personal checking account. For an “instant issue” card, visit a local branch, or order online at https/alpinebank.com for a card to be delivered by mail. AwA
Every time you use your ARTS Loyalty Debit Card*, Alpine Bank donates 10 cents to arts organizations and cultural events that are important to you. *Alpine Bank debit cards are available with no annual fee to individuals with an Alpine Bank checking account.
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