The Monroe Bank & Trust “Charitable Contributions Policy” guides the allocation of resources, time and personnel to community organizations and applies to all employees of Monroe Bank & Trust and its subsidiaries. This assistance can be in the form of financial and non-financial assistance and loaned personnel from our ENLIST program.
It is the policy of Monroe Bank & Trust to contribute to activities, organizations and causes in our designated market area which consists of Monroe County and lower Wayne County, Michigan. These contributions must advance both a public purpose (education, health, safety, cultural, general welfare, or critical need) of the residents of these counties and a corporate purpose (furtherance of the interests, image and responsibilities) of Monroe Bank & Trust.
Monroe Bank & Trust may contribute to and/or encourage and support its employee involvement in community and civic groups that address the following criteria:
- Education
- Safety, health/wellness and human services
- Community/Civic organizations
- Economic Development
- Environmental causes
- Arts, culture and humanities
Monroe Bank & Trust will not contribute to:
- Individuals
- Political campaigns/parties
- Religious organizations
- Social or athletic organizations
- Trips, travel or cultural exchange programs
- Activities that do not advance our public or corporate purpose
- Organizations/events that discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex or national origin
Application and Processing of Requests
All requests for contributions need to be submitted in writing to the MBT Charitable Contributions Committee, c/o the Marketing Department at 102 E. Front Street, Monroe, Michigan 48161. The written request should be submitted at least two weeks before the event and should include:
- Name, address and phone number of contact person
- Purpose and mission of group requesting funds
- Type of contribution expected
- Description on how the funds will be used
- Description of what kind of recognition or benefit that Monroe Bank & Trust (or its affiliates) will receive (advertising, announcements at event, banners, tickets, etc.)
- Approval or denial of any request is not a judgment by Monroe Bank & Trust or its staff on its merit. Requests may be turned down due to budget constraints or prior commitments.