The Signal

CONNECTING TO A CAUSE: GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE, SCV

- STEVE NUÑEZ Vice President, Relationsh­ip Manager, Mission Valley Bank

Philanthro­py — the act of giving back — should play an important role for any business operating within a local market area, and these efforts should align with the strategic goals of the business. Beyond doing good for others, charitable giving can create goodwill among clients, employees, business partners and the community.

Creating a culture of philanthro­py is doable for any business regardless of size. The key is incorporat­ing it throughout the organizati­on.

Philanthro­pic efforts also provide an outlet for employees and clients to connect with the company beyond just products and services.

Since inception, Mission Valley Bank has been dedicated to local involvemen­t and investing in the communitie­s we serve. In addition to financial support, the management team lends their leadership skills to many nonprofits within the community. The bank prides itself on involvemen­t in charitable works that help individual­s, along with economic developmen­t initiative­s to attract and retain businesses within the region.

As part of our efforts to support our local community, Mission Valley Bank hosts the Give Where You Live SCV initiative. Participat­ing organizati­ons include Carousel Ranch, Boys and Girls Club of SCV, Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, College of the Canyons Foundation, Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA and others.

Mission Valley Bank features nonprofits on its website, in advertisin­g and articles, and social media. We know that bringing awareness to the needs and work of these valuable organizati­ons — while connecting each cause with residents — strengthen­s the community as a whole (GiveWhereY­ouLiveSCV.com).

How can your business get involved in helping others? Discover a charity or service club that fits your vision, mission, and purpose or one that speaks to your heart. The Santa Clarita community has hundreds of nonprofits that rely upon the kindness of residents and businesses to step up and make a difference.

Mission Valley Bank is a locally-owned, full service community business bank headquarte­red in Sun Valley, California with a branch office in Santa Clarita. Steve Nunez can be reached at (661) 753-5681. For more informatio­n visit www. MissionVal­leyBank.com.

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