CHARITABLE GIVING
Bank of the San Juans supports non-profit organizations in both La Plata and Archuleta Counties, helping them grow and prosper. As a locally owned and managed community bank, we believe we have a special responsibility to make a difference in these communities and understand that the success of our business is hinged on the success of our neighborhoods.
Through our charitable giving programs, we are able to direct financial and human resources to the places and people we serve. The funding focus for our charitable investments is defined as:
- Social Service Organizations
(helping those with low to moderate income) - Education
- Environmental Protection Programs
- Arts and Culture
The bank reviews hundreds of funding requests for assistance from non-profit organizations and works strategically to effect the greatest and most positive change possible.
Following are just some of the organizations Bank of the San Juans is proud to support:
- FLC Athletic Program
- Women's Resource Center
- United Way
- Music in the Mountains
- FLC Environmental Center
- American Cancer Society
- La Plata County Open Space Conservancy
- La Plata County Humane Society
- Humane Society of Pagosa Springs
- Durango Nature Studies
- San Juan Mountains Association
- Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence
- Durango Crime Stoppers
- Durango Children's Museum
- La Plata Family Center Coalition
- Mercy Health Foundation
- Durango Choral Society
- Manna Soup Kitchen
- Archuleta County Education Center
- Project Merry Christmas
Bank of the San Juans employees volunteer their time and make personal donations to many non-profit organizations. In fact, Bank of the San Juans has won the United Way Spirit Award for the past 3 years.
Show your Pride with Spirit Checks
Bank of the San Juans offers School Spirit Checks - personal checks that feature your favorite high school's crest and colors. For every order placed, $1 will be donated to support your school's booster club. See a bank representative for details.
