Monson Savings Bank Donates $2,000 to Whip City Animal Sanctuary
Executive Vice President & COO of Monson Savings Bank Michael Rouette (right) proudly presents a $2,000 donation to Robin (center) and Kerry Plourde, Co-Founders of Whip City Animal Sanctuary.
Executive Vice President & COO of Monson Savings Bank Michael Rouette recently presented a $2,000 donation to Robin and Kerry Plourde, Co-Founders of Whip City Animal Sanctuary on behalf of Monson Savings Bank. Whip City Animal Sanctuary was selected as a recipient of a donation from Monson Savings Bank after securing a spot in the top ten of the Bank’s 2025 Community Giving Initiative. Community members cast their votes for their favorite local nonprofits, and Whip City Animal Sanctuary was proudly chosen to receive support.
“As a volunteer-run nonprofit, Whip City Animal Sanctuary relies heavily on the generosity of our community,” said Robin Plourde, Co-Founder of Whip City Animal Sanctuary. “We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who voted for us and to Monson Savings Bank for organizing such a meaningful annual initiative.”
Whip City Animal Sanctuary is a Westfield based 501c3 nonprofit organization. It was established in 2020 by co-founders Robin and Kerry Plourde. Their mission is to provide long term care for surrendered, neglected, and abused farm animals. Whip City Animal Sanctuary provides desperately needed shelter, feed, and veterinary care services to ensure that each one of their residents gets the chance to live out the remainder of their lives in a comfortable and safe environment. To learn more about Whip City Animal Sanctuary, please visit their website: www.whipcityanimalsanctuary.com
“We are honored to be recognized through Monson Savings Bank’s Community Giving Initiative,” said Kerry Plourde, Co-Founder of Whip City Animal Sanctuary. “Support like this makes a real difference in helping us care for the animals and continue our mission. We’re so thankful to everyone who took the time to vote for us.”
Executive Vice President & COO of Monson Savings Bank Michael Rouette congratulated Whip City Animal Sanctuary on placing in the top ten for the second year in a row.
“Monson Savings Bank’s commitment to the community goes beyond financial service, it extends to the care and well-being of all who call it home, including animals,” said Rouette. “Whip City Animal Sanctuary provides a safe, nurturing environment for farm animals in need, and we’re proud to support their compassionate mission. We hope this contribution helps them expand their reach and continue making a meaningful impact. Congratulations to Whip City Animal Sanctuary on being named a top ten recipient of our 2025 Annual Community Giving Initiative!”
Learn more about the Monson Savings Bank annual Community Giving Initiative: www.monsonsavings.bank/connect/our-community/community-giving-initiative.html
