Penn Community Bank and the Penn Community Bank Foundation have made a $5,000 contribution to launch a new youth boxing program in partnership with the Joe Hand Boxing Gym and the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League (PAL).
This innovative program provides a safe, structured, and positive environment for local youth, fostering discipline, confidence, and self-esteem through the sport of boxing, all while building meaningful connections between young people and law enforcement.
The initiative was officially announced at the state-of-the-art Joe Hand Boxing Gym in Feasterville, where program participants gathered to celebrate the launch. This youth boxing program also marks the first official initiative of the newly established Bucks County Sheriff’s Office PAL program.
“As a community-first institution, we strive to invest in our neighborhoods in ways that are meaningful and lasting,” said Kelly Boyle, AVP/Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility & Government Affairs. “It’s not always the traditional form of giving you might expect from a bank, but we know that investing in today’s youth is an investment that pays dividends for years to come. ‘Community enrichment’ is one of the four pillars of the Penn Community Bank Foundation, and this program embodies that mission perfectly.”
“This youth boxing program is about far more than just learning a sport,” said Joe Hand, Jr. “It’s about building character, promoting healthy lifestyles, and creating a safe space where young people can thrive and form positive relationships with local law enforcement officers. The launch of the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office PAL program is a testament to our shared commitment to strengthening communities and investing in the next generation.”
Through this collaboration, Penn Community Bank and its partners reaffirm their commitment to supporting initiatives that drive community impact across the markets we serve.
Learn more at Penn Community Bank. Penn Community Bank holds more than $2.9 billion in assets, employs more than 300 people, and offers banking and lending services at financial centers throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. As an independent, mutual financial institution, Penn Community Bank is not publicly traded and operates with its long-term mission in mind: to help businesses grow and prosper, to provide financial resources to individuals and families throughout their lifetimes, to strengthen the local economy, and to partner with local organizations to act as a catalyst for positive growth in every market it serves.
