Community banks across the commonwealth are featured in this week’s roundup.
Berkshire Bank
Berkshire Bank has announced the winner of its Exciting Rewind Mortgage Giveaway: David Hiltz of Bedford. Hiltz spent much of his Air Force career testing new aircraft and weapons as a flight test engineer. Hiltz will be awarded with $12,000 to assist in paying his mortgage for the year. The giveaway was offered only to active military members and eligible veterans.
Bridgewater Savings Bank
Bridgewater Savings announced that its charitable foundation has donated $2,000 to the Old Colony Habitat for Humanity. The funds were used to assist with the renovation of the Norton Old Colony Habitat for Humanity house, where a burst pipe caused flooding to the kitchen and repairs were needed.
Charles River Bank
Charles River Bank recently donated $1,000 to support the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School student van, used to transport students to job sites within the 13-town district. Students use their technical skills to work in various public schools, municipal buildings and nonprofit locations. Students in the Painting and Design Technologies program worked on creating the Charles River Bank logo that is adhered to the van in three locations.
North Brookfield Savings Bank
North Brookfield Savings Bank presented a $1,500 check to members of the North Brookfield chapter of Hearts for Heat, a nonprofit organization dedicated to covering fuel costs to provide heat for residents in need. The $1,500 check represented a matching donation, equal to what residents contributed during the Hearts for Heat capital campaign.
North Shore Bank
Representatives from North Shore Bank visited Northeast Arc’s Autism Support Center to present a $1,600 check for the Northeast Arc’s Touch to Talk program. Touch to Talk helps non-verbal children and adults with autism, as well as other communication challenges, make new connections.
SpencerBANK
SpencerBANK recently donated $1,000 to Becker College to support a summer STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) camp for girls from low-income households in Worcester and surrounding towns. The STEM camp benefits girls in grades 6-8 who attend economically disadvantaged public schools.
