Community
Giving back, pitching in and reaching out.
Where can you find West Gate Bank? Anywhere we can do some good.
We're a family business. Our dedicated team lives here, works here, and raises children here. So, of course, we care about Omaha, Lincoln and the surrounding areas. Of course we offer volunteer support for local events and financial donations to worthy causes. Here are some of the ways we support local communities. We invite you to keep visiting this page for further updates.
- West Gate Bank® and its employees are involved in over 100 community, charitable and civic groups that help local communities prosper.
- In 2023, West Gate Bank contributed $32,548 in employee and corporate donations through the annual United Way campaign.
- A short list of groups and causes we've supported includes: Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln; People's City Mission; Open Door Mission; Lincoln Community Foundation "Give to Lincoln Day"; and the Willard Community Center.
- Employees also devote time and effort to the Meals on Wheels program, Junior Achievement, "Free Shred Day", and many other organizations.
- In 2007, West Gate Bank was presented with the Better Business Bureau's Integrity Award for its commitment to conducting business with integrity.
- In 2008, Carl Sjulin, President of West Gate Bank, was honored as the Lincoln Independent Business Association's Business Owner of the Year.
- In 2014, West Gate Bank received the Community Leader Award from FHLBank of Topeka for outstanding community leadership and strong financial performance.
- West Gate Bank was named "Outstanding Local Business" at the Association of Fundraising Professionals 2024 National Philanthropy Day Awards. The award was in recognition of the bank's support for Lincoln Community Foundation's "Give to Lincoln Day" campaign.
- Last but not least, West Gate Bank reinvests 100% of your deposits back into the community which creates a ripple effect through the local economy.
Center Terrace Groundbreaking
Bags of Fun
Habitat for Humanity
Give to Lincoln Day
Brush Up Team
Omaha Coat Drive for Completely KIDS
Junior Achievement
For nearly 50 years, Junior Achievement has been giving students the tools to succeed, one classroom at a time. JA’s programs bring relevance to education to help students connect the value of academics, while developing into knowledgeable consumers and professionals.
Give to Lincoln Day
West Gate Bank has been a long-time sponsor of Lincoln Community Foundation's "Give to Lincoln Day" campaign. In 2018, we increased our commitment to become the Presenting Sponsor of this day of giving in Lincoln. In 2024, the Association of Fundraising Professionals named West Gate Bank "Outstanding Local Business" at their National Philanthropy Day Awards.
In-school Branches
West Gate Bank has sponsored an in-school branch at Lakeview Elementary since 2001 and at Wysong Elementary since 2019. Staff from our West O location operate the branches weekly. These branches are designed to help students get real life experiences with checking accounts, saving, and other financial services.
Donation Drives
Throughout the year, we hold a number of donation drives in our branches to help provide assistance to those in need. We have collected socks in partnership with the Lincoln Realtors Association Sock Drive and toys for the People's City Mission during the holidays.
West Gate Bank Community Involvement
West Gate Bank is proud to support a number of community projects. During our 50th anniversary in 2018, our partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln had bank employees helping to build a home.