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Community Impact

Building Stronger Communities Together

When we show up in and for our communities, good things happen. Through local donations, volunteer efforts, and leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, our team is committed to making a meaningful difference in the places we live and work.

 

Professionally Excellent, Community Hearted

Our employees go above and beyond, both on the job and in the community. By volunteering our time and supporting local causes, the Mercantile team is deeply invested in strengthening our neighborhoods in ways that matter.
$
548628996

In Community Development Loans

$
394062

In total towards closing costs for First-Time Home Buyers

28138

Total Volunteer Hours 
in 2025

563

Total Number of Employees
that Volunteered

Supporting Thriving Communities

At Mercantile Bank, responsible banking includes being open and intentional about how we contribute to our communities. Our Enterprise Excellence Matrix and our Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Report outline how we approach environmental, social, and governance priorities within our business. Our United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Report highlights how our charitable giving and volunteer efforts align with globally recognized goals. Together, these reports reflect our commitment to transparency, thoughtful community investment, and creating positive, lasting impact—locally and beyond.
 UN Sustainable Goals              Enterprise Excellence Matrix            SASB Framework 
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The Cheers for Peers Program

The focus of Cheers for Peers is to uncover and recognize passionate employees who continuously excel and go above and beyond in all they do. Each recipient is awarded $500 to donate to a non-profit of their choice. Monthly winners are announced on our Facebook page.

View Past Winners on Facebook

Where Our Community Support Is Focused

Our community giving is guided by the needs of the people and places we serve. We focus our support in areas where we believe it can make a lasting difference.

Health & Human Services - Giving Pillar - Mercantile Bank

Health and Human Services

Supporting organizations that provide access to health care, substance use treatment, emergency shelter, food resources, and counseling services.

Community & Economic Development - Giving Pillar - Mercantile Bank

Community and Economic Development

Investing in programs that strengthen local economies, supporting job creation, small businesses, commercial revitalization, homebuyer counseling, and affordable housing development and preservation.

Education - Giving Pillar - Mercantile Bank

Education

Backing early childhood education, youth development, and learning programs that build confidence and opportunity, including financial education, mentoring, leadership development, and college preparedness.

Arts & Culture - Giving Pillar - Mercantile Bank

Arts and Culture

Supporting programs that make the arts accessible, enhance civic spaces, and bring people together through cultural and community events.

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