Friendship Bank launches kids fiscal responsibility program

Unique program includes prizes

(FRIENDSHIP, Ind.) – Friendship State Bank is putting an emphasis on teaching healthy financial habits to the next generation. 

The bank has launched an initiative called the “Kid$ave Activity Challenge” which is designed to empower children with essential financial skills and confidence in their interactions with bankers.

Children will complete designated activities each month. Activities are

tracked on provided activity cards, which can be punched by a Friendship banker upon completion. 

"The Kid$aver Year-Long Savings Challenge promises to shape a financially savvy future for

children by instilling lifelong financial skills and fostering positive relationships with banking

professionals," said Friendship State Bank Marketing Coordinator Katie Sparks.

Completed and partially completed cards can be dropped off at any Friendship State Bank location by December 6 for a special gift and the opportunity to win exciting prizes.

Prizes include family passes to attractions like the Cincinnati Zoo, season passes to Indiana State Parks, family passes to the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, local gift cards, and much more.

Here are the monthly challenges:

January, February, and March:

•  Get Your Gear: Obtain a magnetic clip from a branch to display your activity card.

•  Bank Trip: Make a deposit at the bank with your piggy bank.

•  Eclipse Adventure: Safely view the April solar eclipse with provided solar eclipse viewing glasses (available in March only).
  

April, May, and June:

•  Meet & Greet: Introduce yourself to a bank teller and share your savings goal.

•  Book Explorer: Find a money-related book at the library and show it to a teller.

•  Show Your Colors: Wear Friendship Royal Blue or Kid$ave logos and say “I can Rely on Friendship” to a teller.

July, August, and September:

•  High-Five Loan Officer: Exchange greetings with a loan officer and learn their name.

•  Community Explorer: Spot a bank employee in the community, take a picture, and share it with the bank.

•  Community Champ: Participate in community service, capture the moment, and show it to your banker.
  

October and November:

•  Insure Your Friendship: Fist-bump an insurance agent or customer service representative and learn their name.

•  Drive-Up Adventure: Visit the drive-up banking window with an adult, update your Kid$ave book, and enjoy a favorite sucker flavor.

•  Piggy Hunt: Find the hidden piggy bank outside your favorite branch.

Kids can earn bonus points by sharing activity photos on Facebook or Instagram and tagging

Friendship State Bank.

Follow Friendship State Bank on Facebook and Instagram for updates

and announcements.

Click here to get more information on the unique program.