Barrington Bank & Trust, a Wintrust Community Bank, has been a dedicated partner of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital for many years, helping advance the hospital's mission through consistent philanthropic support, event sponsorships and investments in transformational initiatives, including the hospital's modernization campaign. The partnership has been strengthened by the leadership and commitment of individuals such as former Chairman W. Brad Stetson, who has served the hospital in several volunteer leadership capacities, including as a member of the Governing Council.
“Our relationship with Advocate Good Shepherd goes back almost 30 years, and we're very proud of it,” said Jon Stickney, President and CEO of Barrington Bank & Trust. “What means the most to me is that this has always felt like a true partnership. We both care deeply about this community and the people who call it home. Whether it's supporting healthcare or community programs and initiatives, we're working toward the same goal of making our community a healthier and better place to live.”
The bank has supported numerous fundraising events over the years, including Barn Dance, which has helped fuel the growth and expansion of Smart Farm and its ability to address food insecurity through innovative community-based solutions.
“At Barrington Bank & Trust, we've always believed that if our community is doing well, we're doing well. That's why we've supported organizations like Good Shepherd for so many years. Smart Farm is a terrific program because it's very practical. It helps people put healthy food on the table, learn about nutrition and live healthier lives. When you see a program making that kind of real difference right here in our community, it's easy to get behind it.”
Today, Barrington Bank & Trust's support of Smart Farm represents an opportunity to make an impact that extends far beyond the Barrington area. Through Smart Farm's partnership with Advocate Health's Food Farmacy program, fresh produce grown at the farm is distributed to patients and families experiencing food insecurity in some of the most underserved communities across South Chicagoland.
“To me, it really comes down to investing in people. When families have access to healthy food and the resources they need to stay healthy, everyone benefits,” shared Jon. “Programs like Smart Farm help people today, but they also create healthier communities for the future. That's the kind of investment that pays off for generations.”
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We are deeply grateful for the support of Corporate Partners like Barrington Bank & Trust and Wintrust. Their gifts help us advance our work to expand access to care and improve health outcomes in the communities we serve. Learn more about corporate giving or make a donation today.