Therapy Pets of Greater Cincinnati recently received a charitable donation from US Bank on behalf of employee Debra Bryant & her Shetland Sheepdog Cassie.

Bryant, a 30 year veteran of the bank and a two year member of TPGC heard that the bank was soliciting stories regarding volunteer work being performed by bank employees throughout the 24 state footprint of the bank and decided to write up a nomination for herself & Cassie. Said Bryant, "I felt pretty silly nominating myself, but when I discovered that the bank was going to award donations of up to $1,000.00 for winning entries, I just had to try. I am so proud of TPGC. The work we do makes such a difference in the lives of so many. It was a pleasure to tell someone about it. Evidently the committee picking the winners liked our story also because I was notified about 6 weeks later that our group was to receive a donation of $500.00. I did a "Happy Dance" all around my office. When the check arrived,it was not made out for $500.00....it was made out for $1,000.00!! Double "Happy Dance!

The Five Star Volunteer Award Program , which launched in 2005, honors our most exceptional employee volunteers. In addition to recognition as an outstanding volunteer, you will be honored through a contribution to the nonprofit organization cited on your nomination form.

Your nomination was selected from the 370 nominations received. You should be proud of your accomplishments and commitment to the community!

Again, please accept our sincerest congratulations on receiving this prestigious and heartfelt award. U.S. Bank is proud to have you as an employee!