Vermont Business Magazine Berkshire Bank Foundation invested nearly $400,000 in its communities through grants to 96 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont from July to September.
“We are committed to supporting the nonprofits in our communities that are doing important work to meet the needs of so many,” said Lori Kiely, managing director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, a division of Beacon Bank & Trust.
“These investments reflect our deep commitment to fostering meaningful change through the strength of local partnerships,” she said.
Examples include:
- Housing Trust of Rutland County Inc.
- Southern Vermont Arts Center Inc.
- VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Inc.
- Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum.
The foundation supports the success of the communities the bank serves by investing in programs that aim to provide everyone with an equal opportunity at economic prosperity. Learn more about the Berkshire Bank Foundation.
About Berkshire Bank, a division of Beacon Bank & Trust
Berkshire Bank is a division of Beacon Bank & Trust, commonly known as Beacon Bank, a subsidiary of Beacon Financial Corporation (NYSE: BBT). Berkshire Bank has $12 billion in assets and 83 financial centers.
MANCHESTER, Vermont, Oct. 15, 2025 — Berkshire Bank Foundation
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