Beacon Bank invests nearly $600,000 in local nonprofits

BOSTON, May 14, 2026 — Beacon Bank and the bank’s foundation invested nearly $600,000 in its communities through charitable giving and sponsorships to over 130 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont from January to March.

“By working alongside local nonprofit partners, we’re strengthening relationships and opening doors to new opportunities in the communities we serve," said Lori Kiely, director of the bank’s foundation and charitable giving. “We’re committed to making a meaningful, lasting difference that helps communities thrive over time.”

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

In Berkshire County, Massachusetts:

• Community Access to the Arts Inc.
• Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center Inc. 

In Greater Boston:

• Families First Parenting Programs Inc. 
• Triangle Inc. 

In Central Massachusetts:

• Main South Community Development Corporation Inc.
• Veterans Inc. 

In Eastern Connecticut:

• Generations Family Health Center Inc. 
• Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc. 

In Greater Hartford:

• Capital for Change Inc. 
• Junior Achievement of Southwest New England

In New York’s Capital Region:

• Big Brother’s Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks Inc. 
• Capital District Women’s Employment & Resource Center Inc. 

In the Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts:

• Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Inc. 
• YMCA of Greater Springfield Inc. 

In Rhode Island:

• College Visions 
• Inspiring Minds 

In Vermont:

• Habitat for Humanity International Inc. 
• Interfaith Council of the Manchester Area Inc. 

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 $24 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.

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