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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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CSB Employees Holding Blue Star Service Dogs Check

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

Fisher House – Ann Arbor

Funding Support for Veterans
Large Check Presentation to Dexter High School Grad

Chelsea & Dexter Education Foundations

Scholarships to Local Graduates

CSB Employees along with Ele's Place Employees and Santa holding a large check for donation to Ele's Place

Ele's Place – Ann Arbor

Investing in Programming for Grieving Families

Carie, Emily and Erin standing in front of United Way's Banner at Power of Purse Event

Washtenaw Housing Alliance

Affordable Housing Funding Support

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
Jim, Joe, Bill and Mark posing for a photo at the Howell Chamber Golf Outing

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

The full list for 2023

  • 100 Women Who Care – Chelsea Area
  • AHEPA Chaptere #195
  • American Legion
  • American Legion Family 2nd District Scholarship Fund
  • American Legion Post 31 Joe Merkel
  • Chelsea Area Players
  • Chelsea Athletic Boosters
  • Chelsea High School Paul E. Mann Scholarship
  • Chelsea Robotics
  • Chelsea Senior Center
  • Chelsea Softball
  • Community Bankers of Michigan
  • Dexter Daze
  • Dexter Rotoary Foundation
  • Education Foundation of Dexter
  • Ele's Place
  • Girl's Scout
  • Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan
  • Legacy Land Conservancy
  • Lumen Christi Hockey
  • Manchester Community Fair
  • Michigan From the Heart
  • Purple Rose Theatre
  • Ronald McDonald House
  • Shop with a Cop – Washtenaw County
  • St. Louis Center
  • The Encore Pledge (2021 – 2025)
  • Women in Fintech
  • Women's Center
  • Work Skills Foundation
  • River Retreats LLC
  • Washtenaw County Command Officers Association
  • Blue Sar Service Dogs
  • The Safehouse Center
  • Kiwanis Club of Chelsea
  • DHS Dance Team
  • 5 Healthy Towns Foundation
  • Hospice Of Michigan
  • City of Dexter
  • Ele's Place – Ann Arbor
  • UMRC Porter Hills Foundation
  • Chelsea Chiefs Hockey
  • 5 Healthy Towns Foundation
  • Chelsea Wrestling
  • Knights of Columbus
  • Chelsea Live Stock Auction
  • Children's Literacy Network
  • Wolverine Pickleball
  • Avalon Housing Inc
  • Dexter Lions Club
  • Lady Lightning
  • Chelsea Aquatic Club-USA
  • Chelsea Education Foundation
  • Dexter Chamber of Commerce
  • Grass Lake Yearbook
  • Chelsea High School Yearbook
  • Faith in Action
  • Education Foundation of Dexter
  • Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce
  • American Legion Post 510
  • Chelsea Childrens Cooperative
  • DirtDogz Baseball
  • American Legion Post
  • Fisher House
  • LetterWinners M Club
  • The Waterloo Area Historical Society
  • Chelsea Rotary Club
  • Washtenaw Housing Alliance Afordable Housing
  • Dexter Drama Club
  • Lumen Christi Titan Club
  • Ann Arbor Spark

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