MOTORING TO MAKE A CHANGE

Worcester-based Harr Motor Group donated $25,000 to UMass Medical Center to benefit the 14th annual UMass Medicine Cancer Walk. Pictured, from left to right, are: Mike Gross, general manager, Harr Motor Group; Charles Ribakoff, CEO of Harr; Emily Cabrera, walk event manager for UMass Medicine Cancer Walk; and Thomas McCullough, director of corporate and foundation relations at the UMass Medicine Development Office.
INVESTING IN KIDS 

Hudson-based Avidia Bank donated $2,500 to Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services Inc. Pictured, from left to right: Kenneth R. Simms, senior vice president and marketing director, Avidia Bank; Jeffrey Chin, executive director, Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services; and Jimmie L. Ames, the bank’s assistant vice president and market manager.
LOYAL FRIENDS

Southbridge-based Savers Bank donated $1,400 to NEADS, a nonprofit that trains and provide canine assistance for people who are deaf or have a disability. Pictured, from left to right, are: Cyndi Ryan, puppy instructor, NEADS; Joseph Coderre, CEO and president, Savers Bank; and Gerry DeRoche, CEO, NEADS.
FESTIVAL FUNDS

Athol Savings Bank donated $1,000 to the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce, for the annual Fall Festival. Pictured, left to right, are: Jennifer Richardson, community banking officer, Athol Savings Bank; and Maria Bull, member services coordinator, North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce.
COLLECTING FOR A CAUSE

Southbridge Savings Bank gathered $1,000 at its investment services department’s Customer Appreciation Day for Why Me & Sherry’s House in Worcester. Pictured, left to right, are: Jason Main, vice president, Southbridge Savings Bank Investment Services; Jamey Mekal, SSB Investment Services; Danielle Perron, public relations and event manager, Why Me; and John Jawor of SSB Investment Services.
Of Note
- MassDevelopment and the Mass. Cultural Council donated $75,000 toward work at Mechanics Hall, including restoration of the Worcester Organ.
- Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow donated a Yamaha piano to launch a local instrument drive for the Worcester Public Schools.
- The Maids of Medway have partnered up with Cleaning for a Reason, offering free professional home cleaning services to women undergoing treatment for cancer.
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