FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. GovernmentFDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. GovernmentAt Jonesboro State Bank, we understand the importance of giving back. That is why we donate 10% of our profits back into our local communities. It's our promise. It's our pledge. We call it Pledge 10.
Pledge 10 grants totaling $70,025 were awarded during the Fall 2024 grant cycle to the following organizations and agencies:
Legacy Garden produces fresh, seasonal produce, which is distributed to residents at no cost. These funds will be used to enhance the garden into a more efficient, accessible, and sustainable space by installing irrigation, raised beds, seating areas, and a secure fence around the perimeter. These improvements will enhance the garden’s capacity and ultimately benefiting more residents in need in the community.
5 Loaves: 2 Fish is a ministry that moves throughout Lincoln Parish to host healthy nutritious meals for those in need. Through the Pledge 10 Grant from Jonesboro State Bank, 5 Loaves: 2 Fish Ministry will be able to purchase a concession trailer. This will allow the ministry to provide hot meals to low-income people throughout Lincoln Parish.
The Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to lessening the trauma experienced by child victims when sexual, physical, or emotional abuse allegations are being investigated by law enforcement and/or Child Protective Services. This grant will be used to reach more victims that might be underserved and to purchase additional equipment and training materials to help these victims.
These grant funds will be used to update the Civil Rights Park in Jonesboro. Adding French drains to help with significant water accumulation. This improvement is crucial for enhancing the park’s utility as a community space and walking trail.
NCLAC hosts an annual school show where every student from one grade in Lincoln Parish is brought free of charge to experience a visual arts performance in the historic Dixie Theatre in Ruston.
The school will use these funds towards the update to the school’s playground equipment. This will allow a safe commercial grade durable playground for all of the children to enjoy.
Up to date communication radios are vital in policing. This grant will help the police department purchase new updated equipment with enhanced features such as GPS, encrypted channels, and interoperable capabilities.
The Well is on a mission to offer everyone in our city access to a restored life through relationships, and resources- providing a full continuum of care for people in our community who have intersected with the foster care system or have experienced family separation and/or family trauma. This Pledge 10 grant will be used for Community Christmas, which is a two-day shopping experience for participants such as Boys and Girls Club, Life Choices, Freedom 13, Youth Empowerment, DART. The participants will engage in life building activities and classes to earn Christmas Cash to spend at the Community Christmas.
This grant will be used to construct picnic areas with tables at the Caney Lake Spillway for all community members to enjoy!
This Pledge 10 Grant will help fund a “Literacy Garden” project, Cardio Drumming, expand Harvest of the Month, and incorporate more Hydroponic Gardening into the classrooms.
Winn Parish 4-H will use these funds to better educate youth and adults of the importance of safe management practices to ensure a fun and safe time in the great outdoors.
The Weston High School Softball team will use this grant to furnish the dugouts at their new field. It will include new benches, shelves, and helmet/bat rack. These will help make the new field beautiful provide motivation for the players.
Jonesboro State Bank strives to invest in Jackson Parish and the surrounding areas to create opportunities for our customers and area citizens.
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