NEW BEGINNINGS
Worcester-based Rollstone Bank & Trust donated $1,000 to Straight Ahead Ministries (SAM) in Worcester to support workforce development programs for previously incarcerated youth and gang members. Pictured, left to right, are: Michael Bovenzi, vice president and commercial lender, Rollstone Bank & Trust; Scott Larson, president, Straight Ahead Ministries; and Thomas J. Slicklen, director of development, SAM.
UNIFORMED ALLIANCE
Southbridge-based Savers Bank donated $1,000 to the Southbridge Police Department’s Cops ‘N’ Kids program, which aims to help kids understand law enforcement in a positive way. Pictured, from left to right, are: Sgt. Jose Dingui, Southbridge Police Department; and Joseph Coderre, president and CEO, Savers Bank.
SKY SHOW SPONSORS
Leominster Credit Union, donating $8,000, is the premier sponsor of Starburst 2013, a fireworks show at Doyle Field in Leominster June 15. Pictured, from left to right, are: Carol A. Southworth, interim president and CEO, Leominster Credit Union; Jack Hathaway, co-chair, Starburst committee; Nona Ojala, treasurer, Starburst committee; and Anthony A. Gasbarro, chairman of the board, Leominster Credit Union.
A YEAR-ROUND NEED
North Brookfield Savings Bank donated $1,500 to Hearts for Heat, which provides gas, oil and wood to town residents in need. Pictured, left to right, are: Donna Belanger, president and CEO, North Brookfield Savings Bank; Tom and Sue Lewandowski and Ellen Smith of the North Brookfield chapter of Hearts for Heat; and Betsy Cuddy, bank trustee.
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
Leominster-based Workers’ Credit Union donated $15,000 over three years to the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster. The club got a major renovation, including space to design and build robotics. Pictured, left to right, are: Shawn Linehan, Workers’ Credit Union; Doug Petersen, also of the credit union; Donata Martin, Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster; and Jim Adams of the club; with kids.
Of Note
Maynard-based construction management and design-build firm JM Coull Inc. sponsored activities and provided drinks and snacks for National Boys & Girls Club Week at the Boys & Girls Club of Assabet Valley in Maynard.
Framingham-based MutualOne Bank donated $3,000 to the Golden Tones, a MetroWest group that entertains at local senior centers, schools and at public events.
Leominster-based Fidelity Bank donated $7,500 to the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Business Development Corporation to support its subsidiary, the North Central Massachusetts Economic Development Council.
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