Giving Back | How to Request a Donation

First Federal commits efforts and expertise toward events, programs, and organizations that positively impact the residents of Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas. The Bank provides sponsorships and donations of merchandise and funds. We encourage and support Team Members' involvement in their local communities, and allow time away from work to volunteer.

Some of the organizations and causes supported by the Bank include: local Chambers of Commerce, Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Business and Professional Women, Relay for Life/American Cancer Society, United Way, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, the arts, education, health issues, agriculture, and youth athletics.

In addition to support provided by the Bank to various organizations, many individual Team Members generously donate personal time and money to groups in their area. A recent survey showed that almost 75% of Team Members are involved in the community in some way. Groups and causes supported by Team Members include local schools, churches and hospitals; United Way, Race for the Cure, and American Cancer Society; Girl and Boy Scouts, 4H Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters; and many others.

2010 Community Involvement

Community involvement is an important part of the Bank’s corporate culture. In 2010, First Federal sponsored and provided volunteers to 67 events in Northwest Arkansas, including fundraising events, concession stands at high school sports, homeshows, radiothons, school foundation events, and teacher fairs. 152 Team Members volunteered over 1,000 hours at those events.

First Federal’s Charity of the Month program allows Team Members to wear blue jeans the third Monday of every month to show their support of a local non-profit. Team Members donated $3,770 to 22 charities in 2010. Types of non-profits supported included food pantries, health, human services, education, and the arts. Read the press release.

Request a Donation

Each First Federal region has a Donation Committee that reviews and approves donation requests. The Donation Committees are more likely to approve requests that:

• Enhance the quality of life in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas.
• Come from groups working for the betterment of the community.
• Address specific community needs and impact a broad spectrum of the community.
• Show a demonstrated record of producing a successful event/program and generating an audience.
• Groups must be located in the Bank's market area.

First Federal does not approve donations to individuals.

To request a donation of money, savings bonds, merchandise, or volunteers, please fill out the Donation Request Form (form may be completed electronically). When available, please attach a description of your event and/or organization. Fax the completed form to 870.391.3460.

To request your event to be included on First Federal Bank signs in your area, fill out the Signage Request Form. Submissions must be made a minimum of 15 business days in advance. Approved events will be listed on First Federal's LED signs one week prior to the event. They will not be included on static marquees. Fax the completed form to 870.391.3460.