Monson Savings Bank Donates $2,500 to the Springfield Ballers

Left to right: Dina Merwin, Monson Savings Bank’s Senior Vice President & Chief Risk and Senior Compliance Officer; Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank; Lien Baker, Springfield Ballers; James Gee, Springfield Ballers; Michael Rouette, Monson Savings Bank’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; and Carla Carnevale, Community Relations Manager at Monson Savings Bank.
 

Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank is proud to support Springfield Ballers with a $2,500 donation as part of its 2026 Community Giving Initiative, a community-driven program dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations making a meaningful difference.

Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank, along with Michael Rouette, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; Dina Merwin, Senior Vice President & Chief Risk and Senior Compliance Officer; and Carla Carnevale, Community Relations Manager, recently presented the donation to Springfield Ballers. James Gee and Lien Baker of Springfield Ballers visited the Bank’s Loan and Operations Center in Wilbraham to accept the donation. The contribution reflects the voices of the community, as Springfield Ballers was selected through public voting in the Bank’s annual initiative.

“We are proud to present this donation to Springfield Ballers on behalf of Monson Savings Bank,” said Moriarty. “Their commitment to creating opportunities for youth through athletics, mentorship, and community engagement is truly inspiring. Supporting organizations that make a direct and lasting impact on young people and families is incredibly important to us.”

Rouette emphasized the importance of community input in guiding the Bank’s giving efforts.

“Our Community Giving Initiative is all about listening to our community and investing in the programs that matter most to them,” said Rouette. “The support for Springfield Ballers speaks volumes about the role they play in our region. We are honored to help advance their mission and expand the positive experiences they provide to local youth.”

Springfield Ballers is dedicated to empowering youth through sports, leadership development, and mentorship, helping to build confidence, teamwork, and life skills that extend well beyond the court. Through its programs and outreach, the organization creates a supportive and engaging environment for young people to grow and succeed. To learn more about the Springfield Ballers, please visit: https://www.springfieldballers.com/

“We are incredibly grateful to Monson Savings Bank and to everyone in the community who voted for us,” said James Gee, Springfield Ballers. “This support allows us to continue providing meaningful programming and opportunities that help shape the lives of the youth we serve.”

Lien Baker highlighted the broader impact of community partnerships in advancing their mission.

“This partnership is a powerful example of what can happen when a community comes together to invest in its young people,” said Baker. “With support like this, we’re able to reach more youth, strengthen our programs, and continue making a lasting impact both on and off the court.”

Monson Savings Bank’s Community Giving Initiative is an annual program that invites local residents to vote for nonprofit organizations they would like the Bank to support. By incorporating community feedback, the Bank ensures its charitable giving aligns with the needs and priorities of the communities it serves. To learn more about Monson Savings Bank’s annual Community Giving Initiative, please visit:
https://www.monsonsavings.bank/connect/our-community/community-giving-initiative.html


ABOUT MONSON SAVINGS BANK

Incorporated as a mutually chartered community bank in 1872, Monson Savings Bank has one of the longest tenures of service and stability in its market. Civic leaders chartered the bank with the intent to give working men and women the opportunity to save, which – incredibly, they could not do prior to the bank’s inception.  Today, Monson Savings Bank retains its legacy of empowerment through savings but has expanded to serve its customers with a variety of innovative financial services, including digital banking, online mortgage applications and business banking, and commercial lending. The bank has expanded on its promise of “where people save, businesses prosper, and communities benefit” by opening offices in Hampden, Wilbraham, Ware, and most recently East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The bank also opened a retail and business loan operations center in Wilbraham in 2020. Member FDIC, Member DIF, Equal Housing Lender. Monson Savings Bank's National Mortgage Licensing System unique identifier is 613363.

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