The Milbank Ball Diamond Association received a $175,000 grant from First Bank & Trust and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) through their Member Impact Fund. The presentation was made on March 6.
“Baseball and softball play an important role in bringing our community together,” said Brian Trapp, Community Bank President at First Bank & Trust in Milbank. “The Milbank Ball Diamond Association helps shape strong individuals and continues to help our community thrive.”
“Our baseball and softball programs encourage active lifestyles, promote teamwork and communication, and help build resilience, confidence, and discipline,” said Scott Wiese, President of the Milbank Ball Diamond Association. “This grant funding allows us to continue strengthening our programs and expanding opportunities for our community to engage with these sports.”
The funding will support new fencing at the Pribyl Park softball fields and the completion of an updated restroom and concession stand building at the new Legion Field.
The grant is part of $12.9 million awarded by FHLB Des Moines through a matching grant program designed to support affordable housing and community development across South Dakota. First Bank & Trust in partnership with FHLB Des Moines’ Member Impact Fund awarded a total of $700,000 to 15 organizations across eastern South Dakota. These organizations support mortgage lending, economic development, and affordable housing in the communities they serve.
The Member Impact Fund provides FHLB Des Moines members with matching grant donations to strengthen the ability of not-for-profits and government entities to support the needs of their communities.
“The Member Impact Fund is designed to help our members champion the organizations that make a real difference in their communities,” said Kris Williams, president and CEO of FHLB Des Moines. “By partnering with First Bank & Trust, we’re able to multiply resources and support their vital work as they continue to strengthen opportunities for the people they serve.”
First Bank & Trust is a family and employee-owned organization with 22 locations in 17 communities in South Dakota and Minnesota. Headquartered in Brookings, it is the largest privately held bank in South Dakota, with over $4.5 billion in total assets. First Bank & Trust has a history that dates back more than 140 years and spans four generations of the Fishback family who support independent and entrepreneurial leadership. For more information, visit www.BANKeasy.com.
Photo: Back- left to right Ron Krause , Ryan Scoular, Travis Lester, Pat Raffety. Front- Scott Weise, Heidi Wellnitz and Brian Trapp.
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