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Investing in our Community

At Chelsea State Bank, we believe in the power of community and are deeply committed to making a positive impact where we live and work.

Community Spotlight

By collaborating with local leaders and stakeholders, we are building a brighter future for our communities, ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to thrive and succeed.

A closer look at our impact

Through our Community Involvement, we actively support local organizations, schools, and charitable initiatives to address critical needs that enrich lives. From sponsoring community events to organizing volunteer opportunities for our team members, we are dedicated to fostering a strong sense of belonging and unity.

Financially supported a varity of youth sport programs to alleviate the financial burdon on families

Youth Sports

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Bank Employees present large check donation to TimberTown Team

Employee Donation with Bank Match to Blue Star Service Dogs

Funding Support for Nonprofit Organizations

American Legion

Funding Support for Veterans

Investing in Community Theater in the Communities We Serve

Fine Arts & Community Theater

The Purple Rose Theatre
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Girls on the Run

Investing in Girls Leadership, Confidence and Connectivity
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Fisher House – Ann Arbor

Funding Support for Veterans

Washtenaw Housing Alliance

Affordable Housing Funding Support

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United Way Southeastern Michigan

Financial Stability for Local Women in Need

Avalon Housing

Affordable Housing Funding Support

Huron Waterloo Pathways

B2B Trail

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The Safehouse Center

Investing in Building Communities Free of Domestic Violence and Assult

Huron River Watershed Council

Reducing Pollution and Resorting the Huron River

Chelsea Senior Center

Investing in 1,200 Senior Members Representing 50 Communities
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Supporting Teen Mental Health & Wellness

Work Skills Foundation

Vocational Rehabilitation

Faith in Action

Supporting the Largest Emergecny Service Provider in Western Washtenaw County
Kiwanis Golf Outing

Kiwanis Clubs

Supporting Children in Need in Washtenaw & Jackson

Dexter Lions Club

Supporting Volunteers Who Enrich the Community

Jackson Commercial Contractors Association

Keeping Public Project Dollars in the Jackson Community

Dexter District Library

Summer Programing (Stories with Adam Mellema)

Chelsea Community Fair Livestock Auction

Investing in Young Farmers

Manchester Swine Club – Manchester Community Fair

Investing in Young Farmers
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Chamber of Commerce

Chelsea, Dexter, Jackson, Howell,

Local Festivals (Sounds & Sights, Dexter Summer Festival, River Music & Arts Festival, Backyard Beer Garden, Dexter Ice Festival, Paint Dexter))

Supporting Local Events for Families

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Support Livestock Auction

Chelsea Community Fair

Dexter Schools Women's Swim & Dive Team

Supporting High School Athletic Programs

American Legion Post 510 – Stockbridge

Supporting Veterans Outreach Programs
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Ann Arbor Spark

Investing in Economic Development Initiatives
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Chelsea and Dexter Education Foundations

Contributing to High School Scholarship Programs

Blue Jeans for Charity Q3 Donation to Dexter Senior Center.

Dexter Senior Center "Blue Jeans for Charity" Donation

Support Local Initiatives for Senior Citizens
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Western Washtenaw Value Express (W.A.V.E)

Invested in Low Cost Public Transportation

Blood Cancer Foundation for Children

Provided Christmas Gifts to Children with Cancer

Chelsea Music Boosters, Jackson Symphony Youth Orchestra, The Purple Rose Theatre, The Encore Theatre & More!

Support Community Fine Arts Programs

Work Skills Foundation

Empowering individuals facing significant disabilities & employment barriers

Washtenaw Housing Alliance

Contributing towards their mission to committed to ending homelessness in our community

Stockbridge Athletic Boosters

Supporting High School Athletic Programs

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Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

Night of Distinction

The full list for 2024

  • 100 Women Who Care – Chelsea Area
  • 5 Healthy Towns Foundation
  • American Legion – 2nd District Scholarship Fund
  • American Legion Post 31
  • American Legion Post 510
  • Ann Arbor AHEPA Chapter #195
  • Ann Arbo Spark
  • Athletic Boosters of Dexter
  • Avalon Housing
  • Barn Sanctuary
  • Blood Cancer Founation for Children
  • Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Chelsea Children's Cooperative
  • Chelsea Community Fair
  • Chelsea Education Foundation
  • Chelsea Equestrian Team
  • Chelsea Field Hockey
  • Chelsea High School – Paul E. Mann Scholarships
  • Chelsea High School Yearbook
  • Chelsea High School Softball
  • Chelsea Hockey Association
  • Chelsea Hospital St. Joseph Mercy
  • Chelsea Lacrosse
  • Chelsea Music Boosters
  • Chelsea Rotary
  • Chelsea Senior Center
  • Chelsea Wrestling
  • City of Dexter
  • Community Bankers of Michigan
  • Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Dexter Baseball Club
  • Dexter Community Schools
  • Dexter District Library
  • Dexter Drama Club
  • Dexter Lions Club
  • Dexter Senior Center
  • Education Foundation of Dexter
  • Ele's Place
  • Faith In Action, Inc.
  • Fisher House of Ann Arbor
  • Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
  • Grass Lake Yearbook
  • Howell Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Huron River Watershed Council
  • Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative
  • Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative TimberTown Project
  • Jackson Commercial Contractors Association
  • Jackson Junior Achievement
  • Kiwanis Club of Chelsea
  • Knights of Columbus
  • Legacy Land Conservatory
  • Lumen Chrisi Catholic School
  • Manchester Community Fair
  • RevelRun
  • River Retreats
  • SafeHouse Center
  • St. Louis Center
  • Stockbridge Athletic Boosters
  • Stockbridge Community Outreach
  • The Squall (Dexter School Newspaper)
  • The Tony Open
  • The Waterloo Area Historical Society
  • UMRC – Porter Hills Foundation
  • United Way for Southeaster MI
  • Western Washtenaw Value Express (W.A.V.E)
  • Washtenaw County Command Officers Association
  • Washtenaw Dairy & Livestock Council
  • Washtenaw Housing Allowance
  • Women's Center of Southeastern MI
  • Work Skills Foundation

Community Groups

Together, we create lasting change and make our community an even better place to call home. Our team proudly supports the communities we serve by dedicating their time to the following organizations.

Joanne Rau – President & CEO
  • 5 Healthy Towns Board Member
  • Community Bankers of Michigan Board Member
  • Former Girls on the Run Southeast Michigan Treasurer
John Mann – Chairman of the Board
  • Main Street Park Association Board Member
  • Former Purple Rose Theatre Company Board of Directors (30 +yrs)
Jessica Stubbs – Executive Vice President & CFO
  • Silver Maples Board Member
  • Former Christian Fellowship Bible Church of Marshall Treasurer
  • Former Ele’s Place Ann Arbor Community Board Member
Mark Burmis – Senior Vice President
  • Image and Awareness Committee Member for Jackson Area Junior Achievement
Thomas Dumont – Senior Vice President
  • St. John Elementary School Endowment Trustee
  • Junior Achievement – Classroom Volunteer at Jackson Public Schools
  • Lumen Christi High School Varsity Team Co-Manager/Treasurer
  • Former Board Chair & Member of Lumen Christi High School Endowment Trust
  • Former Committee Member for Rotary Club of Jackson
Nicole Bell – Banking Officer
  • 100 Women Who Care – Chelsea Area
  • Chelsea Figure Skating Club Board Member
Erin DuBois – Vice President
  • Kiwanis Club of Jackson
  • Junior Achievement – Classroom Volunteer at Jackson Public Schools
  • Class Ambassador for Hillsdale College

Patrick Cavanaugh – Vice President
  • Former Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor Board Member
  • Ann Arbor Spark Business Development Committee Member
James Wolfington – Vice President
  • Lurie Terrace Treasurer
  • Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Board of Directors
Dawn Kalusha – Vice President
  • Stockbridge Community Outreach
  • Michigan Bankers Association Retail Lending Committee Member
Emily Schaible – Banking Officer
  • United Way of Washtenaw – Power of the Purse Committee Member
Stuart Mann – Banking Officer
  • Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Alex Smith – Banking Officer
  • Chelsea Rotary Member
  • Village of Pinckney Planning Commission and DDA Boards
William (Bill) Bacon – Vice President
  • Howell Chamber of Commerce