Jeannie McClain’s home gets a colorful refresh thanks to Zions Bank’s 33rd annual community service project

A quiet Manti neighborhood got a splash of color and a whole lot of heart this week, thanks to a team of Zions Bank employees who swapped out their calculators and office chairs for paintbrushes and ladders.

As part of the bank’s 33rd annual Paint-a-Thon service project, about 40 volunteers — including Zions Bank employees and their family members — gathered to repaint the home of longtime Manti resident Jeannie McClain. The fresh coat of paint didn’t just rejuvenate the home’s appearance — it brought smiles, laughter, and a renewed sense of community to everyone involved.

“It’s one of many ways Zions Bank is focused on investing in the communities we serve,” said Nate Christensen, Ephraim branch manager and project leader for the Manti effort. “Paint-a-Thon is a chance to give back to individuals who give so much to our communities.”

The Manti project was one of 15 Paint-a-Thon sites completed throughout Utah during the first week of June. From Brigham City in the north to Bicknell in the south, over 1,100 Zions Bank volunteers rolled up their sleeves to transform homes and nonprofit buildings across the state. Altogether, their efforts are expected to benefit more than 13,000 Utahns.

Launched in 1991, Zions Bank’s Paint-a-Thon began as a small grassroots volunteer project focused on a dozen homes along the Wasatch Front. In the 33 years since, the effort has grown into a wide-reaching annual tradition. To date, volunteers have painted 1,316 homes and nonprofit facilities throughout Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming — each one a testament to the bank’s enduring commitment to local communities.

For McClain, the gesture was more than just home improvement; it was a powerful show of support. “It’s incredible to see so many people come together and give their time like this,” she said, clearly touched by the effort. “I’m so thankful. This means the world to me.”

Paint-a-Thon is just one part of Zions Bank’s larger community-focused mission. In 2024 alone, the bank donated $7.6 million to charitable organizations across its tri-state footprint. Zions Bank employees also volunteered tens of thousands of hours to help their communities — whether coaching youth sports, mentoring students, or teaching financial literacy in local schools.

Founded in 1873, Zions Bank is Utah’s oldest financial institution and currently operates 93 full-service branches across the state, as well as 26 additional branches in Idaho and Wyoming. While known for its strength in traditional and small business banking, Zions Bank also prides itself on being a good neighbor.

For the volunteers in Manti, that neighborly spirit was on full display.

“Seeing everyone come together — coworkers, families, even local neighbors — it’s just an awesome reminder of the kind of difference we can make,” said Christensen. “It’s not just about paint. It’s about people.”

For more information on Zions Bank’s community programs and services, visit www.zionsbank.com.