March 16, 2009

Photo Finish for the March 16, 2009 issue

Photo/Courtesy Savers Bank in Southbridge recently shifted its community service efforts into high gear by purchasing a 2008 Honda Element to assist nonprofits with their transportation needs. In addition, the bank also encourages its employees to use the car to participate in nonprofit volunteering. Pictured, from left to right, are: Savers Bank's Tina Prior, assistant manager of deposit services and IRA coordinator; Lou-Ellen Corkum, assistant vice president of compliance and training; and Paul Jalbert, president and CEO.

Photo/Courtesy Central Massachusetts legislators, including Sen. Michael Moore (D-Worcester) and Reps. Karyn Polito (R-Shrewsbury), Robert Spellane (D-Worcester), Danielle Gregoire (D-Marlborough), Kate Hogan (D-Stow), and Jennifer Callahan (D-Sutton), wore red in support of Go Red for Women, the American Heart Association's campaign to raise women's awareness of heart disease. Pictured are the local politicians with their fellow legislators on Beacon Hill.

Photo/Courtesy Diversified Home Services in Leominster, an affiliate of Central New England HealthAlliance, recently hosted a Valentine's Day celebration as part of its Healthy Families program. Twelve families attended the party, which provided activities for both parents and children centered on a â€œloving familiesâ€ theme. Pictured, from left to right, are: Jared-Arthur Buchanan, Ronnie Buchanan, and Kayla Hanson, one of the 12 families in attendance.

Photo/Courtesy GFA Federal Credit Union in Gardner recently donated more than $13,000 to the United Way of North Central Massachusetts in Fitchburg. The funds were raised through employee contributions combined with a corporate gift. Pictured, from left to right, are: Tina Sbrega, president and CEO of GFA; Lynn Hebert, GFA branch manager; Philip Grzewinski, president of the United Way of North Central Massachusetts; and Connie Hundt, director of resource development.

Photo/Courtesy The Clinton Hospital Guild recently donated $30,000 to Clinton Hospital, making it the third local group to join the Clinton Hospital Partnership. The other members of the partnership are Nypro Inc./Nypro Foundation Inc. in Clinton and the Leominster Credit Union. The guild's pledge will be fulfilled through three annual donations of $10,000. The partnership offers three levels of commitment - friend, investor, and community leader - based on donations of $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000, respectively, that are spread out over a three-year period. Pictured, from left to right, are: Charlene Elie, vice president of patient care services at Clinton Hospital, and Judith Moynihan, president of Clinton Hospital Guild.