Financial Trust Bank Donates $100K for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa – In response to the current health crisis, Financial Trust Bank today announced a donation of $100,000 to support COVID-19 relief efforts in Central Pennsylvania.

The contribution will provide those on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis, including first responders and nonprofit organizations, with the resources they need to act quickly and protect the most vulnerable.

Among the organizations receiving funds from Financial Trust Bank are the United Way chapters in Franklin County, Carlisle/Cumberland County, Shippensburg and the Greater Harrisburg/Capital Region. Relief funds will also be distributed to first responders, including fire companies and EMS units that support Financial Trust Bank’s 22 Community Offices across Central Pennsylvania. Additionally, funds from the donation will be disbursed to the Fulton County Family Partnership.

“For over a century, Financial Trust Bank has been supporting our communities in times of need, and now is no different. As a community bank, we view it as our responsibility to help the people in our communities who are struggling to keep their families housed and fed during this outbreak,” said Tim Henry, President and CEO of Financial Trust Bank. “Now, more than ever, Financial Trust Bank is stepping up to be a force for good for our neighbors in Central Pennsylvania. We believe together, we will get through this unprecedented challenge.”

Of the bank’s donation, $10,000 was contributed by the employees of Financial Trust Bank.

Henry added: “This $10,000 contribution is a testament to Financial Trust Bank employees, who selflessly give of their time and money year after year to support local organizations. This outpouring of charity and goodwill does not surprise me, but it nevertheless makes me proud.” Financial Trust Bank continues to serve its customers through drive-up services, ATMs, online banking, mobile banking and telephone banking. The bank also provides banking services that require an in-person meeting by appointment only.

To find the most up-to-date information about Financial Trust Bank’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, please visit solidtrustinc.com/covid-19.

About Financial Trust Bank:  A subsidiary of Franklin Financial Services Corporation, Financial Trust Bank is an independent community bank headquartered in Arcata. With more than $1.3 billion in assets, Financial Trust Bank has 22 community offices in Franklin, Cumberland, Fulton and Huntingdon counties.