Associated Bank provided new and gently used office supplies to over 20 local nonprofits in Milwaukee to help reduce the amount of supplies that will end up in a landfill and further alleviate costs the nonprofit partners would incur purchasing these items on their own.
Nearly $7,000 in office supplies such as file folders, binders, desk organizers, highlighters, tape dispensers and binder clips were available for local nonprofits to pick up at the Associated Bank West Allis Branch. The excess office supplies were made available as a result of Associated Bank offering flexible work arrangements to its colleagues.
“This initiative is one of the ways in which Associated Bank is supporting local community organizations,” said Alyssa Gilson, community events and volunteer program manager, corporate social responsibility at Associated Bank. “We are excited to work with these nonprofits to provide them with office supplies so they can use their funds to help the community.”
Over the past several weeks, Associated colleagues have volunteered more than 50 hours to sort and prepare these materials. Colleague volunteers were onsite to assist nonprofits with ‘shopping’ and loading donations into vehicles.
A similar event was held in Green Bay last year. The two events together provided $15,000 in office supplies to nonprofits.
Associated Bank is committed to giving back to its local communities and is proud to play an active role in helping communities grow and prosper. To learn more about Associated Bank’s commitment to the community, please visit https://www.associatedbank.com/about-associated-bank/in-the-community/community-development
