Community Involvement

Forming Employee and Community Relationships
As a company, we realize that with leadership comes responsibility. At Westamerica, we strongly believe in investing our time, talents, and financial resources to improve the communities where we work and live. In neighborhoods across California, we have supported many social, economic, educational and cultural programs. We are committed to enhancing the communities we serve.

Fresno Region
March of Dimes

Greater Sacramento Region
Paint Auburn (neighborhood revitalization)
Women’s Empowerment (Basic Budgeting)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk
ALS Walk

John Muir Region
Volunteer Center of Contra Costa County (Human Race)

Marin Region
Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin (Human Race)
Westamerica Bank Charity Golf Tournament
Youth and Arts Street Painting Festival
Marin County Fair
Alzheimer’s Association (Memory Walk)
Big Brothers Big Sisters (Bowl for Kids' Sake)

Napa Region
AIDS Walk

Solano Region
American Cancer Society (Relay for Life)

Sonoma/Mendocino Region
Rebuilding Together
Committee on the Shelterless (Basic Budgeting)
Redwood Empire Food Bank
Big Brothers Big Sisters (Bowl for Kids' Sake)
Alzheimer’s Association (Memory Walk)
Gualala Art Festival
Point Arena High School Career Day

South Valley Region
American Cancer Society Relay for Life - Tulare County

Tri Counties (Lake County) Region
Lake County Office of Education (New Shoes for Kids)
American Cancer Society (Relay for Life - Ukiah)
Boys and Girls Club (Chili Cook Off - Ukiah)
Lake and Mendocino Counties Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Coalition

Yosemite Region
Turlock Can Tree Project
Mountain Women’s Resources
American Cancer Society (Relay for Life - Modesto)
A Woman’s Place

In addition, Westamerica Bank employees raised more than $17,000 for the Food Banks in various counties through a series of special events at their corporate offices.