MAKING A HOUSE A HOME 

The Jeff Parker Charitable Fund donated $5,000, two flat-screen television sets and other items to Why Me & Sherry’s House in Worcester. Pictured, from left to right, are: members of The Jeff Parker Charitable fund; and David Hagan, Why Me & Sherry’s House board member.
GIFTS GALORE

Worcester-based Commerce Bank, as part of United Way of Central Massachusetts‘ Day of Caring, wrapped presents for children in shelters at Birthday Wishes in Northborough. Pictured, from left to right (front row), are: Shereen Fahey, Kelly MacGregor, Lisa Antoniotti and Maggie Santiago; (back row) Bette O’Reilly, Nancy Phipps, Mark Georgeson, Sue Card, Michael Roy and Lisa Lyons.
ROOM TO PLAY

Worcester-based Bay State Savings Bank donated $5,000 to the Hector Reyes House in Worcester to build a playroom for children visiting their fathers at the substance-abuse treatment facility. Construction wrapped up this summer.
WHEELS OF ONE’S OWN

Al Brodeur’s Auto Body, The Hanover Insurance Group, O’Brien & Gibbons Insurance Agency, United Way of Central Massachusetts and others donated a 2008 car to Jessica Francis of Worcester. Pictured, from left to right, are: Kelly Stacy, Hanover Insurance Group regional president; Peggie Dix, O’Brien & Gibbons Insurance; Phil Wettengel, United Way; Francis and her sons; Tim Garvin, United Way; Mark Welzenbach, Hanover; Hannah Lee, Central Mass. Housing Alliance; and Molly and Al Brodeur, Al Brodeur’s Auto Body in Marlborough.
BANKING ON SUCCESS

North Brookfield Savings Bank donated $5,000 to Quinsigamond Community College. Pictured, left to right, are: Patty Ostrout, vice president of retail banking, North Brookfield Savings Bank; Betsy Cuddy, bank trustee; Gail Carberry, president of Quinsigamond Community College; and Victor Somma, QCC director of community affairs.
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