Give Back Checking Promotion

Open a new checking account from May 1-31, 2025 and we’ll donate $10 to the Peace Neighborhood Center, a local nonprofit selected by our University of Michigan interns.

Bank with Purpose. Chosen by Students. Powered by You. 

It’s all about building stronger communities, together—whether you’re on campus, downtown, or across the state.

Bank with impact. Give where it counts.

*Pictured is the 2024 U of M interns Joel Metzger and Dale Chesson

How it works...

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Open a Checking Account
Open any West Shore Bank checking account  to participate. 
 
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We Donate $10
West Shore bank will make a $10 contribution to Peace Neighborhood Center following the end of the promotion on May 31st
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Continue Giving
Your impact can continue with our Giving Center, makes it easy to continue giving back through everyday purchases or round up your savings!
 

Meet the Interns Pick:

 

 Peace Neighborhood Center in Ann Arbor.

Helping children, families and individuals build futures that include self-sufficiency and positive community involvement.

 

 

 

2025 U of M Football Interns

 


 



 
 




Promotion Terms & Conditions

This promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. This promotion shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. By participating in this promotion, all participants agree to these terms and conditions.
When you open any West Shore Bank personal checking account, the Bank will make a $10 contribution to Peace Neighborhood Center following the end of the promotion on May 31st paid to Peace Neighborhood Center by August 1st, 2025. Accounts must be opened from May 1-31 to be eligible for the Give-Back promotion, and you must select “U of M Referral” for online accounts or inform a Personal Banking Representative for any in-person account openings. This promotion cannot be combined with any other promotions. The bank reserves the right to modify or end the promotion at any time.
Offer available to new personal checking customers only. Existing personal checking customers are not eligible. Only one promotional bonus per customer, regardless of multiple accounts.
 

If you close your Give-Back Checking account within 60 days, Peace Neighborhood Center will no longer receive a contribution based upon opening your account. You may not designate a different Participating Organization, nor stop Bank contributions to the current Participating Organization for this promotion.


You must open a West Shore Bank personal checking account. This includes any of the following with their minimal deposit requirements: Student Checking: $10 minimum; Basic Checking: $50 minimum; Simple Secure Checking: $50 minimum and Interest Secure Checking: $100 minimum.

Participants agree to hold West Shore Bank and its affiliates harmless from any tax liability, claims, damages, expenses, or losses related to the receipt, use, or misuse of the prize, including participation in promotion-related activities. This contribution is paid directly to [name of non-profit] by West Shore Bank, at no cost to customer, and is not part of the APY for your account. There may be no tax implications to you. Consult your tax advisor to fully understand the tax implications for you. There is no substitute for this contribution, and you cannot opt to receive it directly.
Except where prohibited by law, by participating in the promotion, participants grant to West Shore Bank the right to publicize the participant’s name, photograph, image, likeness, voice, statements, and biographical information in all manner and media worldwide, in perpetuity, for advertising, trade, and promotion purposes without compensation and without an opportunity to review.
West Shore Bank and its affiliates are not responsible for any inaccuracies, technical failures, unauthorized interference, human errors, or transmission issues that may affect participation in the promotion, including any resulting computer damage or entry limitations.

Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. The bank reserves the right to disqualify any account that does not meet the terms or appears to be engaging in promotional abuse. Fees may apply to the account if balance or transaction requirements are not met after the promotional period. All accounts are subject to the Bank's terms and conditions. Mobile carrier's message and data rates may apply.

West Shore Bank and its representatives will maintain information collected from entrants in accordance with applicable federal and state consumer privacy laws, rules, and regulations.
For a copy of these official promotional details, send a request and a self-addressed envelope to the address listed below:
 

West Shore Bank

Marketing Department

 400 E. Eighth Street

Traverse City, MI 49685