The Midland States Bank Foundation supports the general welfare, education and health of the communities where the Bank operates. “Supporting the communities we serve has long been part of who we are at Midland,” said Jeffrey G. Ludwig, Chief Executive Officer of Midland States Bank. “The Midland States Bank Foundation, together with our Community Impact Investment Statement, reflects our commitment to helping strengthen the communities where our customers, employees, and neighbors live and work.” Midland States Bank has awarded $97,500 in grants to 13 nonprofit organizations across its footprint. As some seek to erase or diminish Black joy, we must remember that indulging in joy itself has always been an act of resistance.