
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Hometown Insurance Center and E.J. Stochaj Insurance of Dudley committed to a multiyear investment in the KidStory Gallery and District Schoolhouse exhibits at Old Sturbridge Village. Pictured, left to right, are: Jim Stochaj, president, E.J. Stochaj Insurance Agency and Hometown Insurance Center; Lisa Stochaj, vice president of the insurance agency; and Erica Hout and Derek Heidemann, interpreters at Old Sturbridge Village.

FUTURE INVESTMENT
Hudson-based Avidia Bank donated $2,500 to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. Pictured, from left to right, are: Andrew Wickremeratne, volunteer, YMCA of Central Massachusetts; and Kenneth R. Simms, senior vice president and marketing director, Avidia Bank; with YMCA members.

CREDIT UNION KINDNESS
Gardner-based GFA Federal Credit Union’s nine branches held a Cans & Coats drive for area families in need. Pictured, left to right, are: Joseph Faucher, a credit union member, and Sue Faucher, employee, GFA Federal Credit Union.

FOUNDATION OF SUPPORT
Sandisk Corp. in Westford donated $17,034 to Habitat For Humanity Metrowest/Greater Worcester. The SanDisk team also raised funds to sponsor the new Habitat Restore truck.
Of Note
Framingham-based MutualOne Bank donated $2,500 toward an exercise and nutrition program for residents of Bethany Hill School in Framingham.
Fallon Community Health Plan of Worcester donated $150,000, net proceeds from its fall fundraising golf tournament, to 100 food pantries throughout the state.
Heifer Farm in Rutland collected food donations for Worcester County Food Bank at its Living Gift Market last month, in lieu of admission.
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