The Chronicle of Philanthropy

 

We are committed to positively impacting our communities and providing support to help them thrive.

 

Our philanthropy extends deep into each of our communities and the impact is created by OUR PEOPLE, both within First Texas Bank and the people of our communities coming together to make a powerful impact.

 

 

At a community garden

Kelvin Barkowsky and Ladonna Bishop support our Lampasas Community Gardens.  Ladonna serves on the local board for the organization as well as other bank employees.  The organization just finished a successful fundraiser event that will allow the gardens to become better equipped for handicap access.

 

Oversized check for Senior center

 

 

 

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

We are committed to positively impacting our communities and providing support to help them thrive.

Our philanthropy extends deep into each of our communities and the impact is created by OUR PEOPLE, both within First Texas Bank and the people of our communities coming together to make a powerful impact.

 

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

We are committed to positively impacting our communities and providing support to help them thrive.

Our philanthropy extends deep into each of our communities and the impact is created by OUR PEOPLE, both within First Texas Bank and the people of our communities coming together to make a powerful impact.


We are privileged to partner with wonderful organizations, helping to make a difference in the communities where we live and work. Our employees spend time volunteering in whatever capacity an organization of choice may need.  This includes being a board member, helping with fundraising events, and even hands-on labor.


We are privileged to partner with wonderful organizations, helping to make a positive impact and providing yet another way for our employees to make a difference in the communities where we live and work. Our employees have spent over 300 hours in 2022, volunteering in whatever capacity an organization of choice may need.  This can include being a board member and helping with fundraising events, to actual hands-on labor.

 


We are privileged to partner with wonderful organizations, helping to make a positive impact and providing yet another way for our employees to make a difference in the communities where we live and work. Our employees spend time volunteering in whatever capacity an organization of choice may need.  This can include being a board member and helping with fundraising events, to actual hands-on labor.

Look at our people making a difference:

Partner logos

To further uphold this commitment, our charitable efforts focus on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in which volunteer hours, loans, and First Texas Bank donations are positively impacting our communities.

  • Move it Forward – A low-cost line of credit product that is a great tool to help non-profit organizations expedite program funding by bridging untimely financial gaps.
  • Donations and Sponsorship – We try to support as many organizations as possible that fit within our company’s philanthropic mission. To be considered for a donation or sponsorship opportunity, please bring your request to your First Texas Bank location or email FTBCommunity@firsttexasbank.com and your request will be submitted to the appropriate manager for consideration. Due to the high volume of requests, we do ask for at least four weeks notice to be reviewed and processed.
  • Financial Literacy Programs – We provide Financial Literacy for many organizations in the community. If you would like for us to provide a financial literacy class for your organization please contact: Corey Bailey at 512-863-2567 or cbailey@firsttexasbank.com.

 

Boys and Girls club collage

DAY FOR KIDS 2022

 

Clements Boys and girls clubs

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES

 

Giving books to kids

 

 

Four employees smiling

 

Lions club volunteering

 

 

 

Employees at lunch

 

 

Wizard of Oz at Vive Les Arts theater

 

Cove house collage of smiling employees

COVE HOUSE ANNUAL BANQUET 2022

 

 

Volunteer for the Salvation Army

Leadership award

 

 

Posing with toys for tots donations

TOYS FOR TOTS

 


First Texas Bank awards employees that consistently demonstrate our Core Values and Mission – whether they are in a customer-facing role, back office, accounting, loans or administration.  They are friendly, reliable, trustworthy and accountable.  They truly are First Texas Bank.

Employee stands with oversized check to Hope Pregnancy Center

Group photo in blue shirts

The annual Spring Ho Festival is a great event for our community.  The week long event offers a variety of fun activities.  The Spring Ho committee puts in many hours of planning to pull off a successful event.  This year, First Texas Bank has several employees that will be stepping up to the plate to volunteer at several of the events.  First Texas Bank is also the sponsor for the official Spring Ho float that is pulled in many parades throughout the year.


First Texas Bank understands the importance of making a positive influence in our community.

 

Here are some of our donation recipients: Boys & Girls Club, The Lampasas Lions Club, Lampasas Kiwanis Club, The Lampasas Quarterback Club, American Legion Boys State, American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, The Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show, The Lampasas Chamber of Commerce, Vision Lampasas, Lampasas Association for the Arts, Lampasas Spring Ho Festival, Christmas of the Creek, Lampasas FFA-Centex Classic, Lampasas Fire Dept. – Toy Drive, Lampasas Community Kitchen, Lampasas Community Gardens, Lampasas High School Golf, and Lampasas Badger Softball Association

Lions International logoLAFTA logoKiwanis International logo

To further uphold this commitment, our charitable efforts focus on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in which volunteer hours, loans, and First Texas Bank donations are positively impacting our communities.

  • Loans for non-profit organizations
  • Financial Literacy Programs
  • Donations: some recipients have been: The Killeen Food Care Center, Boys and Girls Club, National Dessert Storm War Memorial, Heritage House, and Fourteen Forward.

Donations and Sponsorship requests are accepted at various times throughout the year.  We try to support as many organizations as possible that fit within our company’s philanthropic mission. To be considered for a donation or sponsorship opportunity, please bring your request to your First Texas Bank location or email to jwiley@firsttexasbank.com and your request will be submitted to the appropriate manager for consideration. Due to the high volume of requests, we do ask for at least four weeks notice to be reviewed and processed.


In and Around our Communities

Faith in Action Ticket to Ride Benefit 2023

Faith In Action Ticket to Ride Benefit 2023

WCCAC CASA event

The Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center/CASA Gala 2023

 

Soiree for Georgetown helpers

The Georgetown Project, The Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown, and the Georgetown YMCA Soiree 2022

 

WCCAC group photo

Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center 2023

 

 

First Texas Bank table at event

Sun City Vendor Fair

2023 Friends of Scouting Breakfast

2023 Friends of Scouting Breakfast

 

Employees posing at 17th annual Barn Dance

ROCK Barn Dance

Financial Literacy Series group photo

Financial Literacy Series 2022

 

Shred It event

Community Shred Day

 

A group of employees pose at Bingo

2022 Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Purse Bingo

Lampasas County Livestock Show award

First Texas Bank enjoys attending the dinner and auction for the winners of Lampasas County Livestock Show.  Here is one of our local kids that we are proud to support.  Their hard work and dedication to their project does not go unnoticed.

 

 

Smiling at Casino Night

First Texas Bank employees, Valerie Doane and Donna Black, offer to volunteer at the annual event.  Three local organizations are able to co-chair the event with all benefiting from the funds raised.

 

 

Check presentation for Lampasas Community Gardens

The funds donated to Lampasas Community Garden are to assist with a garden shed and walkways that are handicapped-accessible

 

Shred it event

First Texas Bank hosted their first shred day for the community.  Being able to host an event to assist in fighting fraud is something that the bank really takes pride in.  The event was very successful and we are looking forward to another shred day in 2023.

 

Employees pose with oversized check to LAFTA

First Texas Bank appreciates the hard work of LAFTA members.  LAFTA continues to bring great art to our community.

 


Donations and Sponsorship requests are accepted at various times throughout the year.  We try to support as many organizations as possible that fit within our company’s philanthropic mission. To be considered for a donation or sponsorship opportunity, please bring your request to your First Texas Bank location or email phunter@firsttexasbank.com and your request will be submitted to the appropriate manager for consideration. Due to the high volume of requests, we do ask for at least four weeks notice to be reviewed and processed.


Customer Service Awards – Just another way we are giving back

The First Texas Bank Praise and Distinction Award is awarded to employees that have provided superb customer service, exhibited exceptional performance in their role, and are nominated by fellow team members to be a recipient.  Once selected, part of their reward is a grant for $100 to donate to an organization of their choosing.  Here are the recipients awarded over the last year.

 

Oversized check held by employee

January – Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter

Team Member – Donna

 

April 2023 Customer Service Award recipient

April – Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown

Team Member – Sharon

 

 

The Caring Place oversized check presentation

July – The Caring Place

Team Member – Josh

Faith in Action driving seniors logo

October – Faith in Action Driving Seniors

Team Member – Pat

Rodolfo with oversized check

February – Wounded Warriors Project

Team Member – Rodolfo

 

May 2023 praise and distinction award winner

May – Operation Liberty Hill

Team Member – Carm

 

Key2Free logo

August – The Key2Free

 

 

 

Employee with oversized check to Humane Heroes

November – Texas Humane Heroes

Team Member – Sabrina

 

March 2023 Customer Service Award given to CASA of Williamson County

March – CASA of Williamson County

Team Member – Mariah

 

Tina with oversized check

June – Meals on Wheels

Team Member – Tina

 

Key2Free logo

September – The Key2Free

 

Faith in Action driving seniors logo

December – Faith in Action Driving Seniors