Story from Prevail Bank
MARSHFIELD, Wis. — A community effort to safely dispose of sensitive documents while supporting a local nonprofit generated more than $1,300 for the Personal Development Center of Marshfield during Prevail Bank's annual Community Shred Day event.
The event raised a total of $1,329 for the Personal Development Center (PDC), which provides services and support for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault throughout the region.
As part of the fundraiser, Prevail Bank pledged to donate $1 for every pound of paper brought in for secure shredding, up to $1,000. Community members responded by bringing 3,238 pounds of documents to be safely destroyed and recycled. In addition to the bank's contribution, attendees donated an additional $329, bringing the total donation to $1,329.
The event offered residents an opportunity to securely dispose of personal and financial records while helping support a local organization dedicated to assisting individuals and families facing difficult circumstances.
Renee Schultz, executive director of the Personal Development Center, accepted the donation on behalf of the organization. Presenting the check were Lana Peterson, mortgage loan originator at Prevail Bank, and Tammy Schueller, branch manager of the Marshfield office.
"This event was a win-win," Schueller said. "We helped people protect their personal information while supporting a cause that makes a real difference right here in our community."
The Personal Development Center provides advocacy, crisis intervention, shelter services, education and support programs for individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of abuse across central Wisconsin.
Prevail Bank hosts community-focused events throughout the year as part of its commitment to supporting local organizations and strengthening the communities it serves. The bank noted that Community Shred Day not only helps residents reduce the risk of identity theft but also benefits local nonprofits through charitable giving.
Bank officials said the strong turnout demonstrates the community's continued willingness to support important local causes while taking advantage of services that promote personal security and environmental responsibility through recycling.