Teach Children to Save

Community Engagement

A proud legacy of serving our neighbors and communities.

Our service goes far beyond daily banking

Making a positive impact every day!  There are many ways First National Bank and our employees get involved in community initiatives. These include programs that enhance the quality of life in our region, instill pride, and focus on priorities such as education and youth; health and human services; civic and community development; and culture and the arts.









































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Casual for a Cause

Since 1995, our employees have been dressing casually on Fridays to support charitable organizations throughout our market areas. Each participating employee contributes $1 to the Casual for a Cause fund every Friday in exchange for the privilege of dressing casually. At the end of every month, a check is presented to an employee-nominated non-profit organization.

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First Hoop Program

Since 2005, First Hoop has donated more than $384,000 to our participating high schools' athletic programs. We are currently running our First Hoop program in 15 local high schools with each school having an opportunity to earn up to $150 per varsity home game. Our Spirit Debit Cards allow schools to earn up to an additional $500. Most schools earn between $2,000 and $2,500 each season.
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Volunteers Making a Difference

In addition to financial gifts, bank employees lend their time and talents in community service through volunteer work. Each year, employees contribute thousands of hours to a wide variety of civic, educational, arts/cultural, religious, healthcare, professional, social service, and youth mentoring organizations.
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Education and Youth Initiatives

We have a long-standing commitment to this important category and encourage employees to participate during their regular working hours.

One way they do this is to visit area schools and present the “Teach Children to Save" curriculum, created by the American Bankers Association. More than 400 students in grades K-8 across the region benefit annually from this important program.

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Sponsorships

First National Bank lends financial support to many non-profit events and organizations through corporate sponsorships. If your organization is interested in a sponsorship, please deliver a written request to your nearest branch for consideration, or mail it to: First National Bank Attn: Marketing, P.O. Box 940, Damariscotta, ME 04543.














Community Reinvestment Act

Read our most recent CRA Public File outlining our work in the community.