Horizon Bank Donates $1,000 to Children First Center in Celebration of Auburn Branch Renovation

Michigan City, IN - Horizon Bank is excited to announce the $1,000 donation to Children First Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and children in Auburn, Indiana. This contribution highlights Horizon Bank's deep commitment to the DeKalb community and was made in celebration of the extensive renovation of their Auburn branch.

"At Horizon Bank, our commitment to Auburn goes beyond banking," said Brent Niebel, AVP Branch Manager. "Supporting Children First in their essential work is an honor, as they have such a positive impact on families and young people in our community. This donation is a way for us to invest in Auburn's future and to celebrate with an organization that shares our vision of growth and support."

Children First Center provides vital resources and services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Auburn's youth and their families. The donation from Horizon Bank will help further the organization's mission to empower and uplift local children and strengthen the community.

About Children First Center

Children First Center is a non-profit agency that believes every child, every family, and every community within our reach deserves the best beginning possible. For some, that may require an extra pair of caring hands or the insight of bright minds for guidance.

About Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) is the nearly 8 billion-asset bank holding company for Horizon Bank, which serves customers across attractive Midwestern markets through convenient digital tools, as well as its Indiana and Michigan branches. Horizon's retail offerings include prime residential, indirect auto, and other secured consumer lending, as well as a range of personal banking and wealth management solutions. Horizon also provides a comprehensive array of in-market business banking and treasury management services, as well as equipment financing solutions for customers regionally and nationally, with commercial lending representing over half of total loans. More information on Horizon, headquartered in Northwest Indiana's Michigan City, is available at horizonbank.com and investor.horizonbank.com.

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