Independent Banker - December 2023 - 10

CURRENCIES
Stearns Bank N.A.'s
donation will fund Mother
of Mercy Senior Living's
ongoing renovations.
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NEWS
Home improvements for seniors
Though Stearns Bank N.A. has experienced significant growth
over the years, the $2.2 billion-asset community bank hasn't
forgotten its roots.
Recently, Stearns Bank demonstrated its continuing support
to its hometown by donating $275,000 to Mother of Mercy
Senior Living in Albany, Minn. This contribution will be used to
fund the organization's ongoing renovations with the goals of
improving common spaces and bathroom accessibility.
" Our hope is that [the donation] is going to improve
the livelihood of the residents there by giving them more
spaces to meet with family members, [making it] a cheerier
environment for them and [making it] more accessible,
particularly for those who are handicapped, " said Rory
Bidinger, the bank's chief marketing officer.
Stearns Bank's founder Norman Skalicky began supporting
Mother of Mercy soon after moving to Albany with his family
in the 1960s. Both the bank and the senior living community
were founded near the same time and are part of the bedrock
of the town. His daughter, Kelly Skalicky, Stearns Bank's CEO,
continues to carry the torch on the bank's mission to support
the community.
" We have a passion and a commitment for ... making a
positive difference in our communities, and this is one way
of doing that, " Bidinger said. " This supports our commitment
to making an impact on the communities where we have a
presence throughout the U.S. " -Victoria Schutz
10 // ICBA Independent Banker // December 2023
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