Monson Savings Bank Donates $3,500 to Found Light Against All Odds

Left to right: Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank President & CEO; Destiny Cortez, Monson Savings Bank Customer Service Representative and graduate of I Found Light Against All Odds; and Stefan Davis, Founder & Executive Director of I Found Light Against All Odds. 
 
Monson, MA – As part of its annual Community Giving Initiative, Monson Savings Bank proudly presented a $3,500 donation to I Found Light Against All Odds, a Springfield based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth and families through education, mentorship, and support services.
 
“We are honored to support I Found Light Against All Odds and the incredible work they do in our community,” said Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank President and CEO. “Their commitment to uplifting and guiding young people aligns with our values at Monson Savings Bank. We are proud to contribute to their efforts and help make a difference in the lives of those they serve.”
Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank, personally presented the donation to Stefan Davis, Founder and Executive Director of I Found Light Against All Odds. The presentation took place at the Bank’s Wilbraham location, where one of Davis’s former students, Destiny Cortez, now works.
 
Among the many lives positively impacted by I Found Light Against All Odds is Destiny Cortez, a graduate of the program who has gone on to build a successful career as a Community Service Associate at Monson Savings Bank. Cortez’s journey is a testament to the power of mentorship, resilience, and community support. Her story highlights the meaningful outcomes that can result when organizations invest in the potential of young people.
 
“I Found Light Against All Odds gave me the tools and confidence to believe in myself when I needed it most,” said Destiny Cortez, Monson Savings Bank Customer Service Representative and graduate of I Found Light Against All Odds. “Now, working at Monson Savings Bank, I get to give back to the community that helped shape me. I’m proud to be part of a team that continues to support organizations like the one that changed my life.”
 
Founder and Executive Director of I Found Light Against All Odds Stefan Davis expressed his gratitude for the donation, stating, “This generous gift from Monson Savings Bank will go a long way in helping us continue our programs and reach more youth who need guidance and support. We are thankful for their partnership and belief in our mission.”
 
Monson Savings Bank’s Community Giving Initiative reflects the Bank’s dedication to supporting local organizations that make a positive impact. Each year, the Bank invites community members to vote for their favorite local nonprofits, and the top organizations receive donations to further their missions. For more information about Monson Savings Bank’s Community Giving Initiative, visit https://www.monsonsavings.bank/connect/our-community/community-giving-initiative.html.
 
To learn more about I Found Light Against All Odds, visit https://www.ifoundlight.com.  
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