Versailles, IN—The First Financial Foundation has announced donations totaling $20,000 to organizations in Ripley County as part of its $1 million pledge to fund COVID-19 relief efforts for communities throughout its footprint that have been impacted economically by the Coronavirus. “First Financial is committed to helping those who are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Archie Brown, President and CEO. “We are eager to support the outstanding community organizations and nonprofits in our area who are demonstrating tremendous resilience by delivering critical assistance during such a difficult time.”
The Ripley County Community Foundation will use the donation for its COVID Relief Fund to deploy resources to nonprofits in its service area which address the immediate needs of those impacted by the pandemic. “This is wonderful news from First Financial and one more example of the amazing community we live in,” said Amy Streator, executive director of the Ripley County Community Foundation.
Additional funding is being provided to the Batesville Area Resource Center.
In addition to funding from the Foundation, First Financial has also announced its Hardship Relief Program, in which it is helping consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients who are being affected by the Coronavirus. Consumers can request to defer payments on loans and credit cards. Business and commercial clients can also request to make interest-only payments or defer payments. More information about how to access these relief options is available online at www.bankatfirst.com.
