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Poppy Bank is thrilled to announce that we were just named the WINNER of Best Regional Bank by SFGATE in the inaugural Best of the Bay Area contest! SFGATE readers nominated and voted for the top Bay Area business in more than 150 categories. It was an honor to ring in the celebration with the SFGATE team and local businesses at Chase Center on Friday evening. SFGate Editor in Chief Grant Marek quoted an African proverb stating, "The axe forgets, but the tree remembers. Since the pandemic, Bay Area businesses have taken a beating. You're all part of the tree -- and now we pull together as a community and help one another thrive." This recognition is a testament to our dedicated team who remains steadfast in their commitment to the communities we serve. Thank you, Bay Area, for this amazing recognition. #SFGate #BestoftheBayArea #ReadersChoice #TrueCommunityBank

Poppy Bank had the opportunity to sponsor Junior Achievement of Sacramento’s Stock Market Challenge. Milad Parsa, AVP—Branch Manager of Poppy Bank’s Roseville branch, Danyal E., VP—Treasury Management and Business Development Officer, and Anthony H., AVP—Branch Manager of Poppy Bank’s Folsom branch were in attendance. Junior Achievement is committed to giving young people the knowledge and skills needed to achieve economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. It was incredibly rewarding to participate in the organization’s Stock Market Challenge. This dynamic stock market simulation was designed to teach students how the stock market truly works. Students broke off into teams and used cutting-edge software to make decisions to achieve the highest net worth in their investment portfolios. At Poppy Bank, we are passionate about supporting financial literacy and we firmly believe that financial education is the foundation for a thriving future. Thank you to Junior Achievement for the opportunity to partner with you to equip and inspire the next generation of investors and leaders in our community. #JuniorAchievement #StockMarketChallenge #FinancialLiteracy 

At Poppy Bank, we define meaningful relationships as a collaboration of people working together to accomplish a common goal. Through our ongoing partnership with 10,000 Degrees, our dedicated Poppy Bank employees have volunteered nearly 200 hours to promote educational equity by providing financial literacy training to support young adults in the North Bay. 10,000 Degrees provides educational and professional programs for low-income students to assist them with their journey through high school and college. We are proud to announce that this year, 350 of the organization’s alumni have graduated college! Poppy Bank was also proud to sponsor the organization’s annual gala, One Amazing Community, to help raise more than $1 Million in support of the next generation of graduates. Congratulations to all the students and thank you to 10,000 Degrees for making a positive difference in the lives of many. #10000Degrees #FinancialLiteracy #EducationForAll

It was a great turnout at the Schulz Celebrity Golf Classic, where Sonoma County locals and business owners came together to support organizations providing essential services for children in our community. Poppy Bank was proud to sponsor the incredible event, which has raised more than $13 Million over 23 years benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin, Pediatric Dental Initiative , Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Sonoma Academy Scholarship Foundation, Catholic Charities USA, and more. Poppy Bank is always proud to support where there is a need and providing educational programs, life-skills training, leadership development and counseling services to empower thousands of children is among the best investment we can make. #philanthropy #banklocal #givelocal 

Poppy Bank's Carlsbad branch is now open! The Poppy Bank team came together with the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Coast News Group, and neighboring businesses to celebrate the grand opening. President and CEO, Khalid Acheckzai, CPA says, “We are thrilled to be opening a branch in Carlsbad as we continue to expand in Southern California and beyond. This is our third branch to open in the San Diego area, with Scripps Ranch coming later this year. On behalf of Poppy Bank, we look forward to building relationships in this community, supporting local businesses, and contributing to the economic growth and prosperity of the City of Carlsbad.” Next time you’re in Carlsbad, stop by the new branch, conveniently located at 6985 El Camino Real, Suite A104. Branch Manager Clayton Cohn and his wonderful team are ready to serve you. https://lnkd.in/gZqrHRm2 #Carlsbad #CityofCarlsbad #CarlsbadBusiness

Congratulations to Tina Laviolette and the entire Napa Branch team for their nomination in the Corporate Community Service Award category at the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) 9th Annual Heart of Napa Awards. The annual awards ceremony celebrated the positive and inspiring impact of nonprofit volunteers, leaders, and community-supporting businesses in Napa County. Linda Jacobs, CEO of CVNL says, “This celebration embodies unity and collaboration, strengthening our community bonds.” We give a special congratulations to Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation for winning the Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence Award. The organization provides educational, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities to predominately Latino vineyard workers and their families. We were moved to learn about the programs the foundation provides to support farm workers in overcoming barriers to achieve their goals. Thank you to all the nominees and winners for your commitment to making Napa County a “healthier, happier, and more equitable community for all.” #CVNL #CommunitySupport #MakinganImpact #CommunityBank

It was totally awesome sponsoring Council on Aging of Sonoma County’s annual Heels 4 Meals Luncheon. This year’s theme was Step into your Favorite Decade, and it was pretty groovy! As each decade was recognized, it was a great reminder that growing older is a gift. Council on Aging’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of our aging community by providing services that promote well-being and maintain independence. Their services include social programs, fiduciary services, and nutrition services to support seniors in need. The organization’s flagship program, Meals on Wheels, provides fresh meals delivered daily to homebound seniors. President and CEO, Marrianne McBride, says, “Our Meals on Wheels clients would tell you that they receive more than a delicious meal. They have a friendly visitor and a reason to get dressed each day.” We are honored to partner with Council on Aging to provide essential and life-changing services to some of the most vulnerable in our community. #CouncilonAging #SeniorCare

The Poppy Bank team was thrilled to support the Boys & Girls Club of Placer County at their annual Fore the Kids Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the event assist in developing positive programs and activities for the youth of Placer County, helping them to become productive, self-sufficient individuals. Hundreds of kids pass through the Boys & Girls Club doors and the numbers continue to grow. The organization is committed to bringing out the best in them – to help every kid BE GREAT – by giving them the tools and skills to not only succeed, but to excel in life. The Poppy Bank team was amazed to see our very first hole in 1 at hole 15 of Winchester Country Club - RCS Winchester Golf. Teeing up our clients for success is what we do best!

The Poppy Bank team attended the North Bay Leadership Council's 2024 Leaders of the North Bay Awards Luncheon, where we celebrated those advancing innovation, sustainability, and affordable housing. The future of the North Bay looks bright, especially after hearing from local high school student, Keynote Speaker, and Youth Power Speech Contest Writer, Evan Lichtblau. Evan is demonstrating incredible leadership skills by developing programs and volunteering his time teaching cyber security and fraud prevention at retirement facilities throughout Marin County. We also heard from President and Chief Executive Officer, Joanne Webster, who acknowledged, "We all have different ways of leading. We may not always be in charge, but we can always do our best to care for those who lead the charge." Congratulations and THANK YOU to all the honorees: · Mojgan Behmand - Vice President of Academic Affairs at Dominican University of California · Don Jeppson - Chief Building Official at the City of San Rafael · Larry Florin - President & CEO of Burbank Housing · Sonoma County Winegrowers  · Luana Vaetoe - CEO of Becoming Independent We are grateful for your unwavering commitment to our community.

Poppy Bank was honored to sponsor the Community Matters 19th Annual Upstander Luncheon at SOMO Village. Community Matters’ mission is to equip and empower students and adults to create schools and communities that are safe, welcoming, and inclusive. Through programs such as the Safe School Ambassador program, students learn how to have healthy relationships with peers and teachers, have self-confidence, stand up for others, and own up to their mistakes. Erica Vogel, CEO of Community Matters, spoke on the importance of developing a positive school climate built on a culture of safety, respect, trust, and social-emotional support. She says, “The safety of our youth is a community issue.” Since 2000, Community Matters has trained 2,000 schools across the nation, serving 200,000 students, and providing the tools and support to create inclusive and positive environments. Thank you to Community Matters for helping keep our schools safe. #CommunityMatters