f1RST Financial invests in Brookville’s Main Street

April 20, 2022 at 12:29 p.m.
f1RST Financial invests in Brookville’s Main Street
f1RST Financial invests in Brookville’s Main Street

By Cassie Garrett-

F1RST Financial Foundation and F1RST Financial Bank Community Development Program are partnering with Main Street Brookville, Inc. in the PreservINg Main Street Pilot Program with a $10,000 donation.

“We are proud to offer financial support for the important work being done by the PreservINg Main Street Program," said Roddell McCullough, First Financial Bank's chief corporate responsibility officer. "Contributing to the preservation of local history and culture is a perfect opportunity for First Financial to be a positive influence and to help our clients and communities thrive.”

The purpose of the F1rst Financial Foundation is to support programs and organizations that enhance and develop the communities in which First Financial Bank does business. The Foundation mainly focuses on supporting low-income communities, prioritizing neighborhood development, workforce development and education, and culture and the arts.

 

The Town of Brookville is eligible for implementation of downtown preservation projects and operational expenses up to $2 million through OCRA's Community Development Block Grant program. The program also includes multiple capacities and leadership-building opportunities through a partnership with Main Street America, Indiana Humanities, and Indiana Landmarks. In addition, $2 million in CDBG funds will be used for transformational façade and building improvements over the two years.

The Brookville community is responsible for a 10% match ($200,000), and organizations like F1rst Financial are helping reach the mark. 

F1RST Financial Foundation and F1RST Financial Bank Community Development Program are partnering with Main Street Brookville, Inc. in the PreservINg Main Street Pilot Program with a $10,000 donation.

“We are proud to offer financial support for the important work being done by the PreservINg Main Street Program," said Roddell McCullough, First Financial Bank's chief corporate responsibility officer. "Contributing to the preservation of local history and culture is a perfect opportunity for First Financial to be a positive influence and to help our clients and communities thrive.”

The purpose of the F1rst Financial Foundation is to support programs and organizations that enhance and develop the communities in which First Financial Bank does business. The Foundation mainly focuses on supporting low-income communities, prioritizing neighborhood development, workforce development and education, and culture and the arts.

 

The Town of Brookville is eligible for implementation of downtown preservation projects and operational expenses up to $2 million through OCRA's Community Development Block Grant program. The program also includes multiple capacities and leadership-building opportunities through a partnership with Main Street America, Indiana Humanities, and Indiana Landmarks. In addition, $2 million in CDBG funds will be used for transformational façade and building improvements over the two years.

The Brookville community is responsible for a 10% match ($200,000), and organizations like F1rst Financial are helping reach the mark. 

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