In the spring of 2007, the Padasjoki Savings Bank Foundation awarded its first grants in its history. The foundation-supported projects in Padasjoki included donating outdoor furniture to the small home for people with developmental disabilities on Riekkotie, and providing two flat-screen televisions to the Visapuisto Service Center. “It is important that the foundation starts its activities actively right away,” stated the foundation’s chairman, Hannu Hartman. “This also serves to demonstrate what the foundation’s ultimate purpose truly is.”
In 2007, Helmi Säästöpankki (Helmi Savings Bank) was born on the foundation of Padasjoen Säästöpankki (Padasjoki Savings Bank), founded in 1902, as a provincial bank. At the same time, Padasjoen Säästöpankkisäätiö (Padasjoki Savings Bank Foundation) started its operations and became the owner of Helmi Säästöpankki Oy (Helmi Savings Bank).
The purpose of the Savings Bank Foundation is to support the province’s vitality, well-being and economic development. Preserving the tradition of savings banking is an integral part of the Foundation’s mission.
Säästöpankkisäätiö distributes grants and subsidies and supports research that aims to increase the region’s vitality, well-being and economic development.