Community Involvement

Bank of the Pacific's Early Support Helped Ensure the Future of the New Willapa Center in Raymond

Bank of the Pacific’s Early Support Helped Ensure the Future of the New Willapa Center in Raymond

Many may remember the grim event in December 1998 that left 85 people without a home and with no possessions. When the Willapa Hotel in Raymond burned down, the one silver lining was that every resident was accounted for. The Willapa Community Development Association took ownership of the property after the tragedy, with a plan to replace what the community had lost. Twenty-six years later, the Willapa Center’s grand opening brought something good out of the ashes. Continue reading →

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Bank of the Pacific and Big Brothers Big Sisters: Career Mentoring Partners for Local Youth

Today’s kids have tremendous opportunities after high school. But they may not know exactly what options are available to them and how to find real answers. Working with a mentor can fan the spark into a flame that changes their life. Ben Paylor, a senior mortgage loan originator at Bank of the Pacific, is on the Big Brothers Big Sisters board and worked to set up such a mentorship program with his institution. Continue reading →

Bank of the Pacific's Joey Elder Provides Care and Support to the Domestic Violence Center of Grays Harbor

Bank of the Pacific’s Joey Elder Provides Care and Support to the Domestic Violence Center of Grays Harbor

Local Bank of the Pacific Aberdeen Branch Manager Joey Elder was drawn to the institution for a very simple reason. “As a small community bank, I appreciate the community involvement and chance to build relationships from these opportunities to work with our local businesses and community members,” he says. “I’m driven by problem solving and enjoy the coaching aspect of management by empowering our team members through their successes.” Continue reading →

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