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Beacon Bank invests more than $460,000 in local nonprofits

   

BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2026 — Beacon Bank and the bank’s foundation invested more than $460,000 in its communities through charitable giving to over 150 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont from July to September.

“Meaningful change happens when we invest in the people and organizations working every day to strengthen our communities,” said Lori Kiely, director of the bank’s foundation and charitable giving. “By supporting local nonprofits, we’re helping create greater opportunity, improve lives and build a brighter future for individuals and families across the communities we serve.”

Examples of nonprofits that received funding in the third quarter include:

In Berkshire County, Massachusetts:

  • Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires Inc.
  • Literacy Network of South Berkshire Inc.

In Greater Boston:

  • Supportive Living Inc.
  • 2Life Communities Inc.

In Central Massachusetts:

  • Habitat for Humanity Metrowest – Greater Worcester Inc.
  • Worcester Regional Research Bureau Inc.

In Eastern Connecticut:

  • Northeast Connecticut Education Foundation Inc.
  • The Arc Eastern Connecticut

In Greater Hartford:

  • Intercommunity Inc.
  • Our Piece of the Pie Inc.

In New York’s Capital Region:

  • Glens Falls Area Habitat for Humanity
  • Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs Inc.

In New York’s Central Region:

  • Learning Disabilities Association of Central New York Inc.
  • On Point for College Inc.

In the Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts:

  • Initiative for a Competitive Inner City Inc.
  • The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

In Rhode Island:

  • Rhode Island College Foundation
  • Rhode Island Oral Health Foundation

In Vermont:

  • VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Inc.
  • Wonderfeet Kids Museum

Beacon Bank invests in the success and vibrancy of its local communities by supporting programs and organizations that focus on one of three areas: neighborhood revitalization and preservation, education and critical services.

Learn more by visiting the Community Support page on our website.

About Beacon Bank
Beacon Bank is a full-service, regional bank serving the Northeast and a subsidiary of Beacon Financial Corporation (NYSE: BBT). Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the bank has $21.9 billion in assets and more than 145 branches throughout New England and New York. The company, through Beacon Bank, offers a full suite of tailored banking solutions including commercial, cash management, asset-based lending, retail, consumer and residential products and services. It also provides equipment financing through its Eastern Funding subsidiary, SBA lending through its 44 Business Capital division and private wealth services through Clarendon Private. To learn more, visit BeaconBank.com and follow Beacon on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

Media Contact:
Alison Skratt, Corporate Communications
[email protected]
413.769.6007