Kitsap Bank and Soroptimists International of Port Orchard are joining together once again to sponsor the 25th annual Knittin' Tree clothing drive. Knittin' Tree is a holiday season project designed to collect warm sweaters, gloves, mittens, hats, lap robes, and slippers that helps to meet the need for children and seniors in the South Kitsap community. Items can be dropped off for the holiday season project now during lobby hours at the following Kitsap Bank Branches:

Bay Street
619 Bay Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366

South Park
1700 Village Lane, SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366

Bethel and Lund
3324 Bethel Road, SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366

"We are so pleased to once again partner with the Soroptimists to give back to the community," stated Linda Smith, Kitsap Bank Executive Vice President and Credit Administrator. "Through this year's project we hope to raise awareness of the needs here at home."

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Established August 8, 1908, Kitsap Bank is headquartered in Port Orchard, WA, operating 20 locations throughout Western Washington. With over $1 billion in assets, the Bank provides a full range of financial services to commercial and individual clients. Kitsap Bank has been named a Preferred Lender by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and a Corporate Philanthropist by the Puget Sound Business Journal. Kitsap Bank is ranked the 10th largest bank based in the State of Washington and is the second largest women-owned business, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. The Bank was named Family Owned Business of the Year in 2015 by Seattle Business magazine and has a 5 Star rating from BauerFinancial Inc. For more information, visit www.kitsapbank.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.