Nearly $400,000 invested in local nonprofits by Berkshire Bank Foundation
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| For Immediate Release Media Contact: Alison Skratt, Corporate Communications BerkshireBankCommunication@BerkshireBank.com 413.769.6007 Nearly $400,000 invested in local nonprofits by Berkshire Bank Foundation MANCESTER, Vermont, July 16 — Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested nearly $400,000 in communities through grants and other giving in the second quarter of the year. Several Vermont organizations were among the 100 nonprofit organizations in Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island that the foundation invested in from April to June. Examples include: |
| 1. Habitat for Humanity International Inc. 2. Rutland County Parent-Child Center Inc. 3. Rutland Regional Health Services. |
“We’re committed to building a future where every community has the tools it needs to thrive,” said Lori Kiely, managing director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation. “These investments reflect our belief in the power of local nonprofits to drive meaningful, lasting change.” The foundation supports the success of the communities the bank serves by investing in programs that aim to provide everyone with an equal opportunity at economic prosperity. Learn more about the Berkshire Bank Foundation. About Berkshire Bank Berkshire Bank is a relationship-driven, community-focused bank that delivers industry-leading financial expertise to clients in New England and New York and is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB), headquartered in Boston. With $12 billion in assets and 83 financial centers, the Bank provides a full suite of tailored banking solutions through its Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Consumer Lending, Private Banking and Wealth Management divisions. For more than 175 years, Berkshire has delivered strength, stability and trusted advice to empower the financial potential of its clients and communities. Newsweek named Berkshire one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America and one of America’s Best Regional Banks. To learn more, visit BerkshireBank.com and follow Berkshire on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. |
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