Horicon Bank deposits $250,000 in Columbia Savings & Loan, Wisconsin’s only black-owned bank

Horicon Bank commemorated the legacy of Ardie and Wilbur Halyard during Women’s History Month, recognizing their pioneering efforts in empowering African American families with generational wealth through homeownership a century ago by founding Columbia Savings & Loan Association (CSL) during a celebration on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 attended by area community and business leaders. In recognition of Columbia Savings & Loan’s 100th anniversary and sharing the dedication to building stronger and financially healthy communities in Milwaukee, Horicon Bank’s leadership and board presented Columbia Savings & Loan Association with a $250,000 check to support their commitment to upholding the Halyards’ legacy and raising $10-million to assist 100 families in achieving their dream of homeownership. Pictured at the event are (from left) CSL board members Pastor Mose Fuller, Dr. George Koonce, Jr., Coral D. Pleas, Steve Moore; CSL Senior Vice President Wesley McKenzie; and Horicon Bank Executive Vice President / Chief Risk Officer Erik Stanton; Horicon Bank President Fred Schwertfegen; Horicon Bank Senior Vice President John Todryk; and Horicon Senior Vice President John Zanghi.