All Things Community

Food pantries, coat drives, and local nonprofits see needs spike well before the holidays. By getting involved early, you make a bigger impact. Creative ways to give back locally: Kid-Friendly Ways to Give Back by Age It’s never too early to teach kids about kindness and service. Here are age-appropriate ways families can give back together this season: Toddlers (Ages 2–4) Early Elementary (Ages 5–8) Tweens (Ages 9–12) Teens (Ages 13–18) Bank Five Nine, giving back is part of who

At Bank Five Nine, we are committed to making lives better, and Mortgage Lender, VJ Scully, brings this mission to life through his passion for fishing and unwavering dedication to the community. For the past 12 years, VJ has hosted a special annual event at his home on Okauchee Lake, where he invites those with special needs for a day of fishing, grilling, and unforgettable memories. This heartwarming tradition is a collaborative effort with the YMCA of Oconomowoc, and VJ’s

Throughout the month of April (and start of May), Bank Five Nine employees celebrated Community Banking Month and Power of Community Week by “paying it forward” to local citizens and organizations in the communities we serve! From dropping off flowers to local nursing homes, donating time and supplies to local animal shelters, surprising customers with free lunch, buying coffee for patrons of a community coffee shop, providing meals to local fire and police departments, to delivering surprises to hospital patients and staff, Bank

During the final weeks of December, as part of our annual “Holi-Days of Giving” program, the branches of Bank Five Nine delivered much-needed holiday cheer to thirteen individuals in Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington Counties. Bank Five Nine collected and received hundreds of nominations during November 2022. We want to thank everyone who nominated someone this year for the program, as many amazing nominations were received! Each recipient received holiday gifts, valued up to $500 from Bank Five Nine. Some of

At Bank Five Nine, we believe that the holidays are about giving AND giving back!  Here are 12 great and easy ways that you can give back during the season.

Harley-Davidson Museum They feature an unrivaled collection of HD motorcycles and memorabilia, a 20-acre park-like campus and a calendar full of activities. Open weekends only, Friday – Sunday from 10am – 5pm. Located at 400 West Canal Street.  American Family Field Am Fam Field is open with limited seating (25% capacity) for Brewers home games. Masks are required except when eating or drinking. Learn more at mlb.com/brewers  Lakefront Brewery Brothers Jim and Russ Klisch started brewing beef in Milwaukee’s Riverwest

During the final weeks of December and into the first week of January, as part of its “Holi-Days of Giving” program, the branches of Bank Five Nine delivered much-needed holiday cheer to thirteen individuals.  We want to thank everyone who nominated someone this year for the program as many amazing nominations were received!   Bank Five Nine collected and received hundreds nominations during the month of November 2020, and found 13 families/individuals in Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington Counties who deserved

During the last few months of summer, the Bank coordinated their annual School Supply Drive. With the help of our employees, customers and community members, we donated thousands of items including notebooks, binders, folders, glue sticks, rulers, scissors, brand new backpacks, and much more. Thank you to everyone who donated. All donations and proceeds will benefit the following local schools and organizations.

Julie Rajek Uses Her Passion of Cooking to Serve Others Each month Julie Rajek, Mortgage Producing Sales Manager and Lender with Bank Five Nine, spends some extra time in her kitchen to help the less fortunate in the Wausau community. On the first Wednesday of each month, Julie prepares a meal and dessert for those who visit the Bridge Street Mission. The Bridge Street Mission is a community center that offers Christ-centered solutions to the hurting, homeless and needy in Central Wisconsin. They do