September 27, 2010

Photo Finish From Sept. 13, 2010 Issue of the WBJ

Photo/Courtesy The Webster Five Foundation recently donated $3,000 to YouthNet, a program that offers summer programs for middle-school-aged students in the Worcester area. The money will support activities like arts and crafts, basketball, games, movies and music. The foundation is the charitable arm of Webster Five Cents Savings Bank. Pictured, from left to right: Richard T. Leahy, president and CEO of Webster Five Cents Savings Bank; Bonnie Pulver, program coordinator for YouthNet; Tony Poti, YouthNet administrator; Karen Kempskie-Aquino, vice president of the bank and Cyrus Alexander, assistant team leader for YouthNet.

Photo/Courtesy St. Mary's Credit Union of Marlborough donated $10,000 to pay for a recent fireworks display marking the city's 350th anniversary. The fireworks marked the end of a year-long celebration that included more than 30 events in the city. Pictured, from left to right, Jack Caulfield, president and CEO of St. Mary's Credit Union; Marlborough Mayor Nancy Stevens and Trish Pope, chairperson of the Marlborough 350 Committee.

Photo/Courtesy Pulling For Kids s Westminster employees of Tyco Safety Products and Tyco division SimplexGrinnell raised nearly $20,000 for Shriners Hospital in Boston at a summer barbeque. Employees took part in raffles, auctions, book sales, games and other activities, and many local businesses donated items for the raffles. The hospital provides free specialized care for children. Pictured: Employees play tug-of-war at the barbeque.

Photo/Courtesy Charles River Bank has donated $1,000 to the Medway Pop Warner Colts. The funds help keep registration fees affordable for the more than 300 children who take part in the Colts football and cheerleading programs. Pictured, Debbi Ross, treasurer of the Pop Warner organization (back right), and Ann Sherry, senior vice president of the bank (back left), pose with Colts players and cheerleaders.

Photo/Courtesy Staples employees recently donated 300 backpacks filled with back-to-school supplies to participants in the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest. The SPIRIT Committee, a group of Staples employees from the Framingham corporate headquarters, assembled pencils, notebooks, clothing and Staples gift cards for the clubs.