As part of a $100,000 commitment to help local non-profits address the challenges faced from the COVID-19 global pandemic, First Federal Bank has committed $2,000 from the Charitable Foundation to Henry County Senior Center Inc.
“We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work because we believe vibrant communities sustain our neighborhoods and are the foundation of successful businesses,” said Jim Williams, Market Area Executive, First Federal Bank. “We are hopeful that these funds will help make an immediate and meaningful impact for their organization as we all work to bring an end to this serious challenge.”
“Since the beginning of this pandemic, reports around the world are showing that the elderly are especially vulnerable during this outbreak. This is true throughout our market areas as well,” stated Vince Liuzzi, EVP and Chief Banking Officer, Head of Community Banking for First Federal Bank. “As a community bank, our local leadership easily identified needs and quickly directed our support to vital community partners serving the elderly within the communities we call home.”
For more information regarding Henry County Senior Center Inc., please call 419.599.5515 or visit HenryCountySeniorCenter.com*.
About First Federal Bank and First Defiance Financial Corp.
First Defiance Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: FDEF), headquartered in Defiance, Ohio, is the holding company for First Federal Bank of the Midwest and First Insurance Group. United Community Financial Corp. merged with First Defiance Financial Corp. on January 31, 2020. The combined organization operates 77 branches, 12 loan offices and 3 wealth offices in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Currently, 33 branches, 3 wealth offices and 11 loan production offices continue to operate as Home Savings Bank. First Insurance Group is a full-service insurance agency with ten offices in Ohio including James & Sons Insurance in Youngstown, Ohio.
