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L to R: Dodie Carpentier, Monson Savings Bank First Vice President Human Resources Officer; Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank President & CEO; Tracy Trial, United Way of Pioneer Valley Senior Director of Development; Megan Moynihan, United Way of Pioneer Valley, Interim President & CEO; Michael Rouette, Monson Savings Bank Executive Vice President & COO; Kylie LaPlante, Monson Savings Bank Assistant Vice President Business Development Officer.

Monson Savings Bank believes that one of its primary missions as a community bank is to be a virtuous corporate citizen. The Bank fulfills this responsibility by giving back to the communities where it conducts business. One of the many ways that Monson Savings Bank gives back to their communities is with annual efforts to support a local non-profit, United Way of the Pioneer Valley.

Every year the Bank’s Human Resources Department arranges a donation and pledge drive to benefit the United Way of Pioneer Valley. The annual Monson Savings Bank United Way Campaign and online pledge drive runs for two weeks. During this time employees are encouraged to donate to United Way via a onetime donation or pledge a reoccurring deduction from their payroll for the upcoming year. During the most recent campaign, held at the end of 2023, the generous team at Monson Savings Bank donated and pledged a total of $5,184.

Beyond the annual pledge drive, this year Monson Savings Bank employees raised an additional $1,063 through a fun, but competitive, internal, bank wide bingo game and $695 through the Bank’s TGIF Dress Down Program. The community bank also provided a corporate donation of $1,000.

In total, Monson Savings Bank helped to donate $7,942 to the United Way of the Pioneer Valley in 2023!

“The past several years have been incredibly challenging for many people. From the pandemic to economic struggles, now more than ever folks need help. This is where United Way steps in to bridge the gap by providing food and other essential services to those in need,” said Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “We have an amazingly generous team at Monson Savings Bank who is honored to help United Way of Pioneer Valley fulfill their mission.”

For more than 90 years, United Way of Pioneer Valley has held a reputation as the fundraiser for the local communities. However, United Way doesn’t just raise money; today’s United Way is a focused, results-driven system that works year-round to change community conditions and create lasting solutions. United Way impacts the local communities today and helps to build the foundation for tomorrow. They work to support a thriving, caring region where individuals have opportunities to realize their potential, become economically self-sufficient, and contribute collectively to improve the quality of life in their communities. By connecting the community and through strong partnerships and with volunteers, local businesses, government and nonprofit organizations, United Way accomplishes what no one can do alone. They mobilize people and resources to strengthen our communities. Learn more about United Way of Pioneer Valley at: www.uwpv.org

“United Way’s work is intensely community focused. Whether it’s connecting volunteers to area nonprofits, providing food through our pantries, or promoting financial wellness, we simply cannot do it without community support. Monson Savings Bank is a true partner in this way, and we are proud to work alongside them in serving our neighbors,” said Megan Moynihan, United Way Pioneer Valley Interim President & CEO.