Our Commitment to Local Giving

At Lake Ridge Bank, our commitment goes beyond banking. We support many local nonprofits and community programs through contributions, sponsorships, and employee involvement to help strengthen the communities we serve.

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How We Reinvest in Our Communities

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Community & Economic Development

We invest in initiatives that create jobs, support small businesses, and promote long-term economic growth in our local communities.

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Affordable Housing & Revitalization

We support efforts that expand access to safe, affordable housing and help revitalize neighborhoods in need.

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Education

We believe in lifelong learning and back programs that enhance access to quality education for people of all ages.

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Health & Human Services

We fund organizations that provide critical health care, wellness resources, and support for individuals and families in need.

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Community Arts

We proudly support art programs that inspire creativity, foster connection, and enrich the cultural fabric of our communities.

Before You Submit a Request

While we’re committed to strengthening our communities, there are certain types of requests we’re unable to fund. In addition, all donation requests must be submitted through our Donation Request Form, as requests in any other format will not be reviewed.

Lake Ridge Bank does not provide donations to:

  • Individuals
  • Political organizations, campaigns, or candidates
  • Individual or group trips, tours, or conferences
  • Religious groups for weekly bulletins
  • Pageants
  • Land purchases
  • Local chapters of national organizations making individual requests
  • Raffle tickets or other games of chance
  • National or global organizations (unless proceeds benefit a local cause)

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