Vermont Business Magazine Berkshire Bank Foundation announced that it has awarded $14,100.00 in grants and pledges to ten non-profit organizations in Vermont during their third quarter grants cycle. Some of the organizations receiving support include the Dorset Theatre Festival, You Are Never Alone Foundation, Fletcher Memorial Library, Manchester Riverwalk Association, and the Town of Manchester.
· Dorset Theatre Festival based in Dorset, VT received a grant to support their student matinee performances for local school children.
· You Are Never Alone Foundation based in Dorset, VT received a grant to support their education and awareness programs for homeless individuals.
· Fletcher Memorial Library based in Ludlow, VT received a grant to support their 2015 summer reading program.
· Manchester Riverwalk Association based in Manchester, VT received a grant to support the creation of a riverwalk pathway along the west branch Battenkill River.
· Town of Manchester based in Manchester Ctr, VT received a grant to support the construction of a band stand on the Factory Point town green.
Lori Gazzillo, Vice President and Foundation Director said, “We are proud to support these non-profit organizations in their important work to contribute to the economic and educational vitality of our communities. We are proud to play a small role in all of their efforts and look forward to working together to make our communities stronger.”
In addition to financial support, the XTEAM®, the Bank’s nationally acclaimed Employee Volunteer Program, provides employees with paid time off to volunteer during regular business hours. In 2014, over 70% of Berkshire Bank’s employees provided more than 40,000 hours of service to benefit community organizations across the bank’s service area. The volunteer program is another way for the bank to give back to the communities where it does business. In recognition of their work in the community, Berkshire Bank has received more than two dozen awards and accolades, most recently being named by the Boston Business Journal as one of Massachusetts Most Charitable Companies for the third consecutive year.
PITTSFIELD, MASS, October 7, 2015 – Berkshire Bank Foundation