A fundraising effort to open Lowell’s swimming pools this summer has received its largest corporate donation to date: a $1,000 gift from The Savings Bank Life Insurance Co. of Massachusetts (SBLI).
Robert K. Sheridan, president and CEO of SBLI, made the pledge in response to Eastern Bank’s announcement that it will match donations to a fund created to cover the cost of operating city of Lowell swimming pools this summer.
"SBLI has always been a good corporate citizen, so it’s no surprise that the company stepped forward to support this important initiative," said Joe Bartolotta, executive vice president for marketing at Eastern Bank.
Dubbed "Make a Splash in Lowell," the goal is to raise $50,000 to offset operating costs for running the swimming pools. All donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation until the goal is met.
