Volunteerism


Our employees are also extremely generous with their time and financial support. Since 2020, over 23,000 hours have been generously donated by our team serving their communities.

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23,000+ Hours Served

2024 Volunteer Awards: Recognizing Exceptional Service

The 2024 Volunteer Awards honor individuals who made a significant impact based on the number of volunteer hours they devoted to causes within our communities through the month of November. This year, we proudly present awards in three categories, each highlighting the exceptional contributions of our employees. We are thankful for all our employees and their volunteer efforts throughout the year. 

2025 Volunteer Awards Most Volunteer Hours

Alicia Smith

Branch Manager, Tomball, TX


Alicia proudly volunteers with Aldine ISD Head Start ProgramLoan Star College TRIOMontgomery County Library SystemThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeoand VFW Post 8790.

2024 Volunteer Awards Most Volunteer Hours Serving LMI

Brandy Fogle

Universal Banker, Cañon City, CO


Brandy has served on the Board of Directors with Pantry of Fremont for 16 years, taking over a president in 2025.

2025 Most Volunteer Hours CRA Qualified

Cheryl Campbell

Market President, Salina, KS


 Cheryl has proudly volunteered or served on the Board of of Directors for  Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Salina Area Prayer Breakfast, Salina Regional Health Center, Love, Chloe Foundation, Salina Area Food Bank, and the Salina Chamber of Commerce

Our Volunteer Activities


Clothing Drive - Santa Fe, NM

Clothing Drive - Santa Fe, NM


Boys & Girls Club - Pueblo, CO

Boys & Girls Club - Pueblo, CO 

Habitat for Humanity - Austin, TX

Habitat for Humanity - Austin, TX


Ronald McDonald House Charities - Spokane, WARonald McDonald House Charities - Spokane, WA

It Takes A Village - Denver, CO

It Takes A Village - Denver, CO


Austin Street Center - Austin, TXAustin Street Center - Austin, TX


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El Paso Holiday Model Train Display

We're excited to bring back our El Paso Holiday Model Train Display presented in partnership with the Railroad Model and Historical Association of El Paso ("EPMR") for a fourth year, running November 24 through January 2!
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Some additional events included:

  • A winter clothing drive.
  • Building homes with Habitat for Humanity.
  • Serving on Boards of service organizations.
  • Fund raising for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
  • Putting together gift baskets for healthcare workers.
  • Making deliveries for Meals on Wheels.
  • Collecting food and other essentials for food banks and homeless shelters.
  • Donating children’s clothing and school supplies.
  • Volunteering at a Free Dental Clinic.
  • Participating in a STEM Day with the American Heart Association
  • Fundraising for the Sunshine Acres Children’s Home.
  • Fundraising for the Boys & Girls Club.
  • Participating in the Love Chloe Foundation Golf Tournament, which focuses on helping childhood cancer patients.

United Way LogoSunflower Bank hosts an annual employee driven United Way campaign that always meets or exceeds its targeted fundraising goals.


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See More Community Involvement Efforts

We believe in creating possibility at both the individual and community level. Everything we do as an organization should have a positive impact on the people with whom we interact. 
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