Sterling Bank celebrates Ballinger Grand Opening by giving money to local charities

$2,500 for PAWS

Sterling Bank opened its 189th branch in Shoreline at 20011 Ballinger Way NE, 425-712-0923, by handing out checks to local charities.

The Ballinger Branch has been in operation since December 5th and has had ballot boxes in the lobby for patrons to choose among three local groups: the Arts Council, PAWS, and Hopelink.

$1,500 for Hopelink

When the ballots were tallied for the Grand Opening last week: 

PAWS was our winner with the most votes and got $2500, Hopelink came in second and received $1500, The Shoreline Lake Forest Park Arts Council came in third and received $1000.

Sterling Bank operates in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and California.

$1,000 for Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council

Last year Sterling employees donated more than 44,000 volunteer hours. Sterling donates to more than 300 health, education, youth, community and art and culture organizations through out the five-state footprint.