(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joanne Rau for the information in this story.)
Chelsea State Bank donated $1,618.16 to Blue Star Service Dogs, a veteran focused, non-profit group who rescues dogs from shelters, provides training to assist veterans who are in combat with invisible wounds after discharge, while creating a long-lasting bond between each other.
The dollars raised for this donation came from Chelsea State Bank (CSB) employees as part of their ongoing Blue Jean for Charity Fund.
More than 10 years ago, Chelsea State Bank employees kicked off their Blue Jeans for Charity fund to raise money for local charities. Employees donate $3 per person each week, which allows them to wear jeans to work on Fridays.
Chelsea State Bank then matches the employee donations for the selected non-profit agency.
“Blue Star Service Dogs is an asset to the Washtenaw Community, rescuing dogs while providing a companion for those who fought for our freedom,” said Joanne Rau, president and CEO, Chelsea State Bank. “We support a variety of veteran related causes, and I am proud to add Blue Star Service Dogs to the list as another way we can give back to those who selflessly fought for our country.”
At the beginning of each year, the Enrichment Team polls employees to determine which 4 non-profit agencies will be a recipient of the Blue Jean for Charity Fund.
Nina Herrst, vice president nominated Blue Star Service Dogs “for the meaningful and unsung work they do with veterans and shelter dogs, both positively influencing each other’s lives.”
“All of us at Blue Star Service Dogs are grateful for the continued support from Chelsea State Bank and their employees,” said Christine Myran, executive director, Blue Star Service Dogs. “Donations like these are quickly put to work to help another veteran and resume the next shelter dog. We can’t thank CSB enough.”
About Blue Star Service Dogs
Our mission is to provide our military veterans diagnosed with PTSD and TBI another method of healing through service dogs and training. Through our programs, we seek to help heal visible and invisible wounds, provide families with new beginnings, and raise awareness about the potential of shelter and rescue dogs everywhere.
Learn more by visiting their website: https://www.bluestarservicedogs.org/about-us
About Chelsea State Bank
Chelsea State Bank is a full-service financial institution with offices in Chelsea and Dexter. The bank was formed 125 years ago by local business leaders to provide timely financial solutions to individuals, families, and businesses in the community. This tradition of community service continues today.
For more information, please call 734-475-1355 or visit www.chelseastate.bank.
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