Together, we achieve more.

On September 18, 2024, employees across the Heritage Bank footprint came together for our company-wide Volunteer Day, demonstrating their dedication to community service and social responsibility. This annual event, now in its third year, saw teams from various departments stepping away from their usual roles to contribute time and effort toward meaningful causes in their local communities.

Collectively, employees logged nearly 1,700 volunteer hours in just one afternoon. With our biggest turnout yet, 555 employees and 60 enthusiastic organizations, this event showcased our dedication to giving back and making a meaningful impact. Volunteers participated in a wide range of activities, including environmental clean-up projects, food drives, supporting local shelters and painting houses.

Through events like Volunteer Day, Heritage continues to reinforce its commitment to fostering a culture of responsibility and support. We believe that when employees come together to give back, they not only strengthen their community but also build a stronger, more connected workforce.

“I am thankful that I got to share this afternoon with my team and that our company is committed to our local community.”

-Yvonne L. Walker, VP, Branch Relationship Manager, Kent

Here are some of the projects employees worked on.

NW Furniture Bank

Fifteen employees successfully built eight bookcases and 11 tables. The furniture bank will provide these items to newly housed individuals and families so they can make their house a home.

Whatcom Humane Society

One of our Bellingham teams worked with the Whatcom Humane Society to clear a deer enclosure for the winter season.

Habitat for Humanity of Central Lane

Our Eugene team helped Habitat with their development project at Fischer Village in Springfield, OR. They finished the rock work around the brand-new

Fischer Village Marquis along with dressing up the retaining wall and pulling weeds.

Gifts from the Heart Food Bank

A team on Whidbey Island helped host a food drive outside Prairie Center Market.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish Co.

The team cleaned tables, chairs, rooms, bulletin boards and Legos for the Lynnwood Boys & Girls Club. They even had the opportunity to interact with the kids in the game room!

“Thanks so much to you and your team for all the work you did at our family shelter! I drove by last night and the front hedge looks 100 times better than it did.”

-Tracy Montaron, Community Action of Skagit County

Family Education & Support Services

A team of nine helped FESS with miscellaneous tasks around their office, including touching up paint, shredding documents, create holiday wish list tags for children, organize donations and more.