Sprig The Word Blog

Surviving an economic downturn is difficult enough when you own one business, but it’s doubly hard when you own two, like Elizabeth Fishburn in Springfield. With our support, Fishburn was able to reopen both her businesses, Second Time Around and Consign & Design, on May 29th.

Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry in Quincy has a saying, “No one leaves hungry.” At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization found itself needing some additional assistance to keep serving the community. That's when Peoples Prosperity Bank stepped up.

Since 1992, the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal has helped area children between the ages of five and 18. With creativity and assistance from local partners, the nonprofit organization has been able to continue serving children throughout COVID-19.

Despite these uncertain times, we are honored to serve communities where small business owners are innovative and resilient. Learn how The Wardrobe, a Springfield tradition since 1963, recently partnered with us to continue serving customers.