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MainStreet Bank Spreads Holiday Cheer with 'Pawsitive' Impact on Local Animals
Employee-directed giving program, Making Change, brings joy to furry friends this giving season FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season of
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[{"type":"text","content":"Employee-directed giving program, Making Change, brings joy to furry friends this giving season\nFAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season of giving, and MainStreet Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNSB & MNSBP), the financial holding company for MainStreet Bank, is spreading holiday cheer by making a significant impact on the lives of animals in the local community. Through a combination of corporate giving and employee volunteerism, the bank is actively supporting local animal rescues and organizations, ensuring a brighter holiday for those with paws, claws, and whiskers.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"Making Change goes beyond traditional corporate giving by empowering our employees to be the philanthropists.\"This year, MainStreet Bank employees embraced the season by participating in two volunteer events at local animal shelters. Adding to the festive spirit, 10% of all donations from the bank's unique employee-directed giving program, Making Change, have been dedicated to providing comfort and care to animals in need.\nMainStreet Bank launched the Making Change program in the spring of 2023. Making Change empowers every full-time employee to direct $1,000 in donations to a local cause close to their heart. This innovative approach allows smaller organizations, often overlooked in traditional corporate giving programs, to receive much-needed support, especially during the holiday season.\n\"Making Change goes beyond traditional corporate giving by empowering our employees to be the philanthropists,\" said Jeff Dick, Chairman and CEO of MainStreet Bancshares Inc. and MainStreet Bank. \"This grassroots approach mirrors how MainStreet Bank prioritizes customers who desire a more personalized banking relationship than larger banks can offer.\"\nOne example of this holiday spirit in action is an $11,000 contribution to Friends of Homeless Animals in Aldie, Virginia. This no-kill shelter provides a safe haven and lifelong care for cats and dogs facing a variety of challenges on an expansive 40-acre property. Inspired by the organization's dedication, a MainStreet Bank employee not only made a personal donation but also rallied colleagues to join in a group donation, bringing holiday joy to the animals by covering nearly half of the organization's annual pet food budget.\nFurther demonstrating their commitment to animal wel...