PSBT Donates $10,000 to Support Lancaster-Area Nonprofits
Manheim Township, PA – December 2, 2025 – Following the grand opening of its new Manheim Township branch at The Shoppes at Landis Valley, Peoples Security Bank & Trust Company (“PSBT”) announced $5,000 donations to two organizations making a powerful impact in the Lancaster community — Bench Mark Program and Power Packs Project.
The contributions celebrate PSBT’s official entry into Lancaster County and reflect the Bank’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the communities where its employees and customers live and work.
“Supporting organizations that help families and young people thrive is central to who we are,” said Kevin Boland, SVP, Market Executive at Peoples Security Bank & Trust. “Bench Mark and Power Packs Project are doing life-changing work—helping local youth develop leadership skills and ensuring families have access to nutritious meals. We’re proud to help them continue their mission.”
About Bench Mark Program
Founded in 2014, Bench Mark Program helps transform the lives of underserved youth in Lancaster through mentorship, fitness, and personal growth. What began as a small weightlifting mentorship initiative has evolved into a trusted community program where at-risk teens build discipline, self-confidence, and leadership skills in a supportive, gym-based environment. Through strong mentoring relationships and student-led development, Bench Mark is helping the next generation of community leaders find purpose and belonging.
About Power Packs Project
Since 2005, Power Packs Project has been dedicated to fighting childhood hunger by providing weekend food assistance and teaching families how to prepare nutritious, low-cost meals. Partnering with schools across Lancaster County—including the Manheim Township School District—Power Packs distributes meal kits and recipes designed to feed families for under $5 per meal, helping children return to school on Mondays ready to learn. The program currently supports students in more than 40 schools throughout the region, reaching thousands of children each week.
About Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company
Founded in 1905, Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company has 40 full-service branches across 15 counties in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including personal and business banking, home financing, insurance, trust, and wealth management solutions. PSBT is dedicated to becoming the premier financial services provider in its markets, with a focus on quality, growth, and earnings. For more information, visit psbt.com.
Bench Mark Program Photo Caption:
Left to right: Stephanie Brown, VP, Community Banking Manager, Peoples Security Bank & Trust; Kevin Boland, SVP, Market Executive, Peoples Security Bank & Trust; Neal Koplin, SEVP, Chief Banking Officer, Peoples Security Bank & Trust; Will Kiefer, Founder/Executive Director, Bench Mark Program; and Gerard Champi, CEO, Peoples Security Bank & Trust.
Power Packs Project Photo Caption:
Left to right: Stephanie Brown, VP, Community Banking Manager, Peoples Security Bank & Trust; Kevin Boland, SVP, Market Executive, Peoples Security Bank & Trust; Neal Koplin, SEVP, Chief Banking Officer, Peoples Security Bank & Trust; Brad Peterson, Executive Director, Power Packs Project; and Gerard Champi, CEO, Peoples Security Bank & Trust.