October 27, 2008

Photo Finish: Central Mass. Businesses For Charity

Photo/Courtesy The Webster Five Foundation, a charitable organization founded by Webster Five Cents Savings Bank, recently announced it will donate $5,000 annually over a two-year period to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. The funds will support the renovation of the Central Community branch and the Greendale Family branch in Worcester as well as the expansion of the Boroughs Family branch in Westborough. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kathryn Zingg Hunter, president and CEO of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts; Richard T. Leahy, president and CEO of Webster Five; Karen M. Kempskie-Aquino, vice president, Webster Five; Patrick T. Royce, branch manager for Webster Five Shrewsbury Branch; and Lori Bastien, executive director of the Boroughs Family Branch.

Photo/Courtesy The UMass Medical School leadership spent a recent afternoon raking, trimming trees, and cleaning up Emanuel Village on Evelyn Street in Worcester as part of the United Way's annual Day of Caring. Pictured, from left to right, are: Anthony Carruthers, dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; James McNamara, executive director for the Office of Technology Management; Dana Swenson, UMass Memorial senior vice president of facilities; Charles Pagnam, vice chancellor for development; Michael Collins, interim chancellor; Mark Shelton, associate vice chancellor of university relations; Kathleen Powers, associate vice chancellor, chief of staff, Office of the Chancellor; John Baker, associate vice chancellor for Facilities Management; Gladys McRell, administrative coordinator for university relations, Office of the Chancellor; Robert Jenal, vice chancellor for administration and finance; Phil Kerr, interim associate vice chancellor for human resources; Nancy Vasil, associate vice chancellor for finance; and Ryan White, special assistant to the chancellor.

Photo/Courtesy The Workers' Credit Union in Fitchburg recently contributed $2,500 to the â€œGood-Wil Initiative,â€ which will benefit 10 local charities through a 10-month series of jazz-infused performances at the Fitchburg Senior Center. The â€œGood-Wil Initiativeâ€ was created by Wil Darcangelo who hopes to provide charities with ongoing support and resources. Pictured, from left to right, are: Linda Lagoy, Workers' Credit Union, presenting the check to Darangelo.

Photo/Courtesy The engineering firm Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) recently celebrated the opening of its new Worcester office in historic Union Station with clients, friends, and community members. Pictured, from left to right, are: John J. Bechard, manager of the new office; Tim McGourthy, city economic development director; and Kathleen Toomey, Worcester city councilor.

Photo/Courtesy The Avidia Bank Charitable Foundation made a $3,500 contribution to the Marlborough Public Schools Music Association which was used for capital improvements. Pictured, from left to right, are: Carol Parker, Senior Vice President, human resources at Avidia Bank; Lee Woodworth, director of special projects for the Marlborough Public Schools Music Association; and David Morticelli, Marlborough branch manager of Avidia Bank.