First Bank of Berne in Indiana donated $12,000 to a half-dozen local groups over the past two months. .$5,000 to the youth program at Peru Amateur Circus for its youth performance program. Local youth train and perform in a full-scale circus each summer, which includes tumbling, unicycling, aerial feats and a flying trapeze. $3,000 toward program funding at Bluffton-based family-focused group Family Centered Services. “Organizations like Family Centered Services are vital to the well-being of our communities,” said First Bank of Berne Branch Manager Kaitlyn Roby. “We’re proud to support their mission and the positive difference they make in the lives of local families.”$1,000 to Bluffton NOW! to help fund its Summer Concert Series.“The Summer Concert Series is one of the many initiatives that bring people together and foster a vibrant community atmosphere,” according to the bank. “First Bank of Berne’s sponsorship helps ensure these concerts remain free and accessible for everyone to enjoy.” $1,000 to Festival De Hispanos to fund essential expenses for the upcoming festival, which celebrates Hispanic heritage through cuisine, dancing, arts and classic cars. $1,000 to Jay County Fair for this year’s fair. “We’re thrilled to support an event that means so much to our community,” said First Bank of Berne Branch Manager Tracy Carpenter. “The Jay County Fair is a beloved tradition, and we’re honored to play a role in helping it thrive.” $1,000 to Jay County Cancer Society to help the organization ease the financial strain for cancer patients. “Supporting organizations like the Jay County Cancer Society aligns with our commitment to caring for our community,” said Assistant Branch Manager Deanna Walker. “We are proud to contribute to a cause that brings relief and hope to local families facing cancer.”
