Peoples Bank launches “Pigs in Places” Treasure Hunt to encourage saving — and giving back
Continuing its tradition of encouraging people to give back to others while understanding the importance of saving, Peoples Bank will launch “Pigs in Places” over the long Labor Day weekend. Between Sept. 3-6, Peoples Bank will hide 10 small piggy banks filled with $30 within a one-mile radius of each of Peoples Bank’s 23 branches in Chelan, Island, King, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties – for a total of 230 hidden pigs. KAFE Radio will also give away ten cash-filled pigs to listeners on Sept. 3 to help kick off the hunt.
The Edmonds branch is located at 201 Main St., Suite 101.
In the spirit of the campaign, people who find piggy banks are encouraged to keep $15 and pay $15 forward. They can also enter to win a grand prize of $1,000 ($500 to keep and $500 to donate) by visiting www.peoplesbank-wa.com/pigs to fill out a brief form and upload a photo with their pig, or by bringing the pig into a local branch.
People who don’t find a pig can still win cash by visiting @peoplesbankwa on Facebook and Instagram to share their favorite local business and enter to win one of 10 $100 gift cards to spend at their favorite spot.
According to survey data released in May by GoBanking Rates, 63% of Americans say their personal finances were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflecting the toll of the pandemic on people’s financial health, the survey found 40% of Americans have less than $300 in savings. This is a significant drop compared to the pre-pandemic figure of $400 in savings used by the Federal Reserve as a gauge for measuring households’ financial well-being.
“The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt by individuals, businesses, and nonprofits serving our communities,” said Lisa Hefter, chief operating officer at Peoples Bank. “While it can be challenging, we encourage customers to have six months in expenses saved in case of unforeseen circumstances, such as a large medical expense, auto repair bill, or a change in employment. Pigs in Places is a fun way to bring awareness to the importance of saving, lending a helping hand to others, and supporting the local businesses and nonprofits that contribute so much to our communities.”
Must Read: Lindsay Peoples Wagner Shares Her Vision for The Cut, What’s on the Agenda for Fashion Lobbyists
Lindsay Peoples Wagner. Photo: Christian Vierig/Getty Images
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.
Lindsay Peoples Wagner lays out her vision for The Cut
Since stepping into her role as editor-in-chief of The Cut earlier this year, Lindsay Peoples Wagner has made it clear that she wants to use her new platform to highlight difficult discussions about the industry’s shortcomings around race. We were given a first taste of her agenda in her editor’s letter for the fall fashion issue, which critiques the industry’s surface-level attempts to apologize for a history of exclusivity. Other features that demonstrate her promise to make the vertical more inclusive include a profile of Naomi Campbell by Michaela Angela Davis, an anthology of Black supermodels by Jason Campbell and an exploration of the past and future of American fashion by Cathy Horyn. {Business of Fashion}
What’s on the agenda for fashion lobbyists
With fashion facing supply chain troubles, the industry’s Washington contingent has its focus fixed on the mega infrastructure bill working its way through Congress. The bill has the potential to bring $16 billion to upgrade ports, as well as bridges and roads. In a piece for WWD, Evan Clark takes a look at what lobbyists are doing to help make it easier to move goods around the country in the future. {WWD}
Hermès to launch nail polish
Following the successful launches of lipstick and blush last year, Hermès is ready to beautify our fingers and toes with a 24-shade nail-care line. The collection, which will be available in time for a fall manicure on Oct. 15, includes a base and top coat, plus hand care and tools like nail brushes that nod to the brand’s equestrian heritage. {Elle}
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B.A.A. apologizes for scheduling Boston Marathon on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
BOSTON — The Boston Athletic Association apologized Friday, August 27, for scheduling this year’s Boston Marathon on the same day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The non-profit organization said it didn’t intend to take away the opportunity for the Indigenous and Native American Community to celebrate the holiday.
“In selecting the fall date for the Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) in no way wanted to take away from Indigenous Peoples’ Day or celebrations for the Indigenous and Native American Community. We extend our sincere apologies to all Indigenous people who have felt unheard or feared the importance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day would be erased. We are sorry.” — Boston Athletic Association
B.A.A. continued to say that it plans to take immediate steps with representatives from the Federal and State Recognized Tribes to plan to recognize the holiday during October.
Those plans include having a land acknowledgment that will take place to recognize that the Boston Marathon travels through Indigenous homelands. The non-profit also plans on donating to the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Newton Committee by working through its fiscal agent, Newton Community Pride. It also intends to support work created by the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Newton Committee and be able to fund the committee’s first-ever Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration.
The B.A.A. also plans to celebrate previous Boston Marathon runners by presenting them throughout its banner program across Boston. It also wants to recognize Indigenous athletes participating in the 125th Boston Marathon over race weekend and on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
For more information on the Boston Marathon and how B.A.A. plans to contribute to Indigenous Peoples’ Day, click here.
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