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.

 

 

First Texas Bank water jugs

First Texas Bank had the opportunity to be involved in setting up a tea/water business for the Lampasas ISD Life Skills class.  The focus is to understand the finance side, communication skills, and responsibility for the students.

 

Holding an oversized check

 

 

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

 

 

Cove house collage of smiling employees

COVE HOUSE ANNUAL BANQUET 2022

Lions club volunteering

 

 

 

Volunteer for the Salvation Army

 

 

Employees at lunch

Leadership award

 

 

 

Community Shred day collage

 

 

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

Attending a class on digital banking

First Texas Bank hosted a digital banking opportunity for any customers that wanted to participate.  The event was a great success and will continue to assist those wanting to learn about our online options.  Customer really enjoyed learning step by step how to bank remotely.


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

2023 Friends of Scouting Breakfast

2023 Friends of Scouting Breakfast

 

WCCAC CASA event

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

 

Employees posing at 17th annual Barn Dance

ROCK Barn Dance

Shred It event

Community Shred Day

 

Pflugerville Education Gala

Pflugerville Education Gala

 

Soiree for Georgetown helpers

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

 

Financial Literacy Series group photo

Financial Literacy Series 2022

 

WCCAC group photo

Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center 2023

 

 

Cattlemans Ball

Cattleman’s Ball benefiting the Williamson Museum

 

 

 

Karamu 2022 Back in Africa

Round Rock Area Serving Center

 

First Texas Bank table at event

Sun City Vendor Fair

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.

 

Building Badgers oversized check presentation

Building Badgers is a new program for our community.  The goal is to teach students different trade options as they go in to the workforce.  Money raised for this first event will be for material purchases to build a tiny house.  Upon completion, the tiny house will be for sale to recoup funds and start the next project.

 

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

Rodolfo with oversized check

February – Wounded Warriors Project

Team Member – Rodolfo

 

March 2023 Customer Service Award given to CASA of Williamson County

March – CASA of Williamson County

Team Member – Mariah

 

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

 

May 2023 praise and distinction award winner

May – Operation Liberty Hill

Team Member – Carm

 

 

Key2Free check presentation

August – The Key2Free

Team Member – Emily

 

 

Employee with oversized check to Humane Heroes

November – Texas Humane Heroes

Team Member – Sabrina

 

The Caring Place oversized check presentation

June – The Caring Place

Team Member – Brittany

 

 

Key2Free oversized check presentation

September – The Key2Free

Team Member – Brittany

 

Faith in Action driving seniors logo

December – Faith in Action Driving Seniors