Turning paper into something powerful, Prevail Bank’s Community Shred Day in Eau Claire raised $1,185 for the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley’s youth summer camp scholarship program.

Prevail Bank pledged to donate $1 for every pound of paper shredded, up to $1,000—and the community rose to the challenge, bringing in 1,900 pounds of documents to be safely destroyed and recycled. True to its pledge, Prevail Bank gifted $1,000; the public donated an additional $185.

This event was a win-win,” said Balthazor. “We helped people protect their personal information while supporting a cause that makes a real difference right here in our community.”

A special check presentation was held at Prevail Bank’s Eau Claire branch. Jim Ignarski, YMCA’s Development and Public Relations Director (far right) accepted the check from Prevail Bank professionals (L to R) Scott Rannila, VP Commercial Lending Officer; Nick White, Commercial Lending Officer; Andrew Balthazor, Branch Manager; and Jenny Ebert, AVP Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS# 523594.

Prevail Bank hosted nine Community Shred Day events this year.  It collected and shredded nearly 9 tons of paper, resulting in $11,387 in donations to nine nonprofits. The bank remains committed to making central Wisconsin a better place to live, work, and thrive.