KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 2007--When Pioneer Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) won an American Business Award for "Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program" in 2006, president Tom Holcom noted that giving back is "ingrained in the corporate culture" of the company. Holcom has used his and the company's years of experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR) to provide other companies some tips on how to start their own program.

"Corporate social responsibility: A strategy for success" covers a wide range of CSR topics and issues, and uses PFS as an example of how a company can make giving back part of what it does every day. ccording to Holcom, any company can use the strategies provided and make the most of their giving.

"Our company focuses on the financial health and well-being of our military customers and the communities we serve," said Holcom. "This is why we empower our associates to help military families in unique ways, offer paid volunteer time off, and donate more than 10 percent of our pre-tax income to charities and military programs in the form of scholarships, grants, and in-kind contributions."

Holcom also challenged other companies to formalize their giving. "Whether a company is big or small, local or national, a good CSR program can have a positive effect through smart and well-targeted donations and support. And I'd like to see every company formalize their community philanthropy strategies because, in the end, it's not about PR or having people feel good about your company -- it's about doing what is right."

The complete article can be found at www.pioneerservices.com, at www.pioneermilitarylending.com.

Pioneer Services Representatives offer products and services to members of the Armed Forces that enhance their quality of life and financial independence. Entering their 75th year in the financial services industry, Pioneer Services provides responsible financial services and education that our service members deserve. Through a network of offices and on the Internet, Pioneer Services Representatives offer financial education programs, loans, and insurance products, and support military families and communities through a variety of partnerships, programs, and sponsorships.

PIONEER SERVICES is a brand name and registered service mark of Pioneer Licensing Services, Inc., where its use is duly licensed to affiliates and partners of Pioneer Licensing Services, Inc.

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Pioneer Services, a division of MidCountry Bank

Pioneer Services, a division of MidCountry Bank

Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, offers responsible financial services and education to members of the Armed Forces that enhance their quality of life and financial independence. For more than 20 years, Pioneer Services has been a leader in military lending. They offer the protection and security of a personal loan with the speed and flexibility service members need. Through a network of offices and on the Internet, Pioneer Services offers loans, financial education programs, and supports military families and communities through a variety of partnerships, programs, and sponsorships. For more information, visit www.pioneerservices.com

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