Malaga Serving the Community

Community is at the heart of everything we do. From supporting local business to sponsoring community events, we’re proud to serve the communities we call home.

Community participation is an important part of Malaga Bank's corporate philosophy.  We have a long history of community involvement - helping to strengthen the communities where we work, live, and play.  You'll find us out in the community donating our time and talent through board leadership and volunteering for our non-profit partners.

Community Impact 2024 to Date

770+ hours

Each year, Malaga Bank employees volunteer to help local non-profits flourish and prosper.  You'll see them at schools, events, as board members, or even hosts for the local toy drive.  

$85 thousand

Our long-term investment in the community has made giving back a key component of Malaga Bank’s culture.

87+ Groups

We believe in the power of community, and we’re committed to going beyond banking to make a positive impact where it matters most-right here in our own backyard.

Community Events

Cancer Support Community South Bay Celebrate Wellness - August 3, 2024

One of our favorite non-profit events each year is Celebrate Wellness.  Supporting the Cancer Support Community South Bay brings many services to so many in need.

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Summer in the Garden San Pedro Mixer - July 25, 2024

Networking is the best outdoors in a garden.  Attending the event are Tammy Khan San Pedro Chamber Board member, Elise Swanson San Pedro’s Chamber of Commerce’s President, FVP Julia Parton, VP Retail Banking Manager Andrea Lastimosa, with Brenden and Jennifer Pattee from Blend and Befriend.

4 women standing in a garden

group of people standing in a vegetable garden

Alma Park Neighborhood Picnic – August 27, 2024

Malaga Bank was proud to sponsor the third annual Alma Park Picnic for neighboring families in the San Pedro community.  VP Retail Banking Manager Andrea Lastimosa, helped Pamela Gaume, from Alma Park Area Neighborhood Watch, and Brad Lyon, from San Pedro Rotary.

group standing in a san pedro park

Infinite Love Animal Rescue - July 25, 2024

We were happy to support and participate in a day of fur baby appreciation with Infinite Love Animal Rescue. Thank you for everything you do in support of animal rescue.  SVP Retail Banking Manager, Sacha Ohara, with two of her many extended family members.

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Palos Verdes Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration - July 4, 2024

An Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration is back and happening in Palos Verdes Estates. Greeting the many families who turned out at the historic event is FVP Business Development Manager, Julia Parton.

woman attending a palos verdes july 4th event

flags for the different arms of military service

Palos Verdes Library District Family Day Picnic – June 15, 2024

The first of many family day picnics to come, we were proud to be a sponsor of the Palos Verdes Library District.

julia parton at picnic event

families attending picnic event

Torrance Chamber J. Walker Owens Volunteerism Award – June 6, 2024

Congratulations SVP Retail Banking Manager Sacha Ohara on your recent Torrance Chamber of Commerce Award for Volunteerism. Employees like you are using your passion to make a difference through your involvement in the community. Thank you for dedicating your time and effort to the Torrance community.

“Working with everyone at the Chamber never feels like volunteering.  When Donna and her team ask me to help, I never hesitate to say yes because doing so invariably allows me opportunities to get to know fellow business professionals from so many varied industries I would not otherwise get a chance to meet if it weren’t for the Chamber.  Volunteering is to me not just a part of my job at Malaga Bank, but part of the job of being human. Thank you again for this tremendous honor.”

sacha ohara receiving an award

award plaque

San Pedro Relay for Life – May 18, 2024

We’re proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the annual San Pedro Relay for Life.  Malaga Bank’s Credit Review Coordinator, Mary McLachlan, with VP Retail Branch Mgr., Andrea Lastimosa, and additional bank staff pledged their time and commitment to this cause with heartfelt support.

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a group of women sitting on a purple Relay for Life couch

Torrance Freedom 5K Run/Walk – May 18, 2024

Malaga Bank was honored to sponsor and participate in last week’s Torrance Armed Forces Day 5K for Freedom Run/Walk.  Participating in the fun, our Mighty Malagans ran through the neighborhood streets of Torrance for this celebrated event.

two women running in a 5k race

a group of women runners

Grand Vision Foundation - May 11, 2024

Grand Vision Foundation’s annual Gathering For The Grand Gala was another wonderful success!  Proceeds from this popular sold-out fundraising event will provide music education to schools in the LA Harbor area and beyond. This year’s Gidget’s Glamorous Beach Party had everyone in a California surfing fever.

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Palos Verdes Estates Chamber of Commerce 1st Business Expo – April 22, 2024

Malaga Bank was proud to be the sponsor for the wine and food presented at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s 1st Annual Business Locale Expo. A fun, get to know your local businesses, community event. We’re looking forward to next year’s gathering.

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The Volunteer Center Food Drive - March 29, 2024

Thank you to the customers and staff who donated towards the Volunteer Center’s food drive. More than 20 boxes and 30 bags of food were collected for their Food for Kids program to support students and their families with food insecurity.

3 women with bags of food for donation

Women of the Local Rotarys - March 26, 2024

Thank you to the South Bay businesswomen in the Rotary. These women have provided time and commitment to causes such as education, maternal and child health, and growing local communities.

“For a long time, women didn’t know that they could step up and do this. Rotary is there to help the community,” said Julia Parton Rosas, the president of the Rotary club of Palos Verdes Peninsula and a second-generation Rotarian. “Whatever that help looks like, we just want to help.”

South Bay Rotary Club presidents pictured from left, Julia Parton, PV Peninsula, Lisa Hemmat, Manhattan Beach, Gilda Dyckman, El Segundo, and Leeann Robinson, Redondo Beach. Read the article about women in leadership in the Daily Breeze.

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Palos Verdes Little League Opening Day - February 24, 2024

Malaga Bank is proud to support the PVP Girls Softball League’s 2024 Season! PVP Girls Softball League President, Andy Tamilin, and Malaga’s FVP Business Development Manager, Julia Parton, were on the field opening day, enjoying the festivities and the traditional parade of teams.

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Palos Verdes Rotary Educator of the Year – February 8, 2024

Malaga Bank is proud to honor the outstanding educators in Palos Verdes. Congratulations to the nine teachers honored at the Annual Educator of the Year event hosted by the Rotary Club of Palos Verdes Peninsula. Attending the event were Co-Chairs Joan Behrens and David Rowe with Rotary Club President and Malaga Bank’s FVP, Business Development Manager, Julia Parton, a PV Rotarian.

Two women and 1 man posing for the Educator of the Year award