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Financial institutions large and small have been making a difference in their communities for years. In this space, we acknowledge them, and welcome readers to submit news of their own banks’ efforts and endeavors.
Centrix Bank
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Centrix Bank President and CEO Joseph B. Reilly, and Lucy T. Gobin, senior executive vice president and COO, present Shannon Sullivan of The Santa Fund with a $2,500 check on behalf of the bank’s board of directors. The Santa Fund was established in 1959 by the Manchester Union Leader to raise money for The Salvation Army, enabling the organization to continue to provide toys, warm clothing, and meals to families throughout Manchester, N.H. In addition, The Santa Fund supports the efforts of Kids’ Café, summer camps, heating assistance and other critical programs throughout the year.
Citizens Bank
The Citizens Bank Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to the Vermont Community Loan Fund’s Microlending Technical Assistance Program. The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) provides equitable access to capital for the development of affordable housing, community facilities and organizations, as well as local businesses. Between 2010 and 2013, VCLF’s microlending program closed 35 microloans totaling $990,101, creating or preserving jobs for 193 Vermonters. During that period, 46 percent of microloan borrowers operated
businesses in town centers, and 58 percent had women in positions of senior management or business ownership. Citizens Bank Foundation made the grant as part of Citizens Helping Citizens Strengthen Communities, a bank program designed to contribute to the economic vitality of the communities it serves. The Citizens Bank Foundation also provided $72,500 in contributions to seven organizations serving the homeless across New Hampshire. These grants will support individuals and families who need housing, food and social services.
Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank presented hundreds of toys and a check for $675 to the Worcester County U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program for 2013. A corporate sponsor of Toys for Tots, the bank collected the toys through its 13 offices in Central Massachusetts. Pictured at the presentation, from left to right, are: Commerce Bank Senior Vice President Michael Roy and Commercial Real Estate Lending Assistant Sue Card; Marine Gunnery Sergeant Cesar Munoz and Master Sergeant Richard DeLorge; and Commerce Bank Executive Assistant Lisa Antoniotti. 28 BANKING NEW ENGLAND