News Release: 4/30/2026
The casual reception combined light refreshments and networking with heartfelt recognition of the nonprofit organizations selected through Monson Savings Bank’s Community Giving Initiative, a charitable program shaped entirely by community participation. Earlier this year, local community members were invited to cast votes for their nonprofit organizations of choice, ensuring that the Bank’s charitable contributions directly reflect the values and priorities of the communities it serves.
"Thank you all for joining us tonight,” said Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank during welcoming remarks. “Our Community Giving Initiative is driven entirely by our community, and this year we saw an incredible response. We’re so proud to celebrate the organizations that our community chose to support.”
Guests were welcomed by Dan and many team members of Monson Savings Bank’s, who shared the Bank’s appreciation for the meaningful work being carried out across Western Massachusetts. The evening highlighted the power of collaboration while fostering personal connections among nonprofit partners who are united by a shared mission to strengthen their communities.
“These nonprofits bring essential services, joy, and support to people throughout Western Massachusetts,” said Dan. “We’re grateful for the work you do, and we’re honored to stand with you.”
Each nonprofit recipient was invited forward for an individual check presentation, accompanied by photo opportunities to commemorate the moment. The event underscored Monson Savings Bank’s commitment to building authentic, lasting relationships with the community organizations it supports.
The 2026 Community Giving Initiative recipients included a diverse group of organizations making a meaningful impact across the region: I Found Light Against All Odds of Springfield; Magic for Maddie of Southampton; Friends of Hampden Seniors in Hampden; South End Community Center and Springfield Ballers, both serving Springfield; the YWCA of Western Massachusetts; Monson Free Library of Monson; the Springfield Jewish Community Center; CLUBOH of Springfield; Aida’s Food Truck of Palmer; and the Miracle League of Western Massachusetts in Holyoke.
The reception created a shared sense of community among nonprofit partners, strengthened relationships through a more personal and engaging experience, and reinforced Monson Savings Bank’s role as a community leader and connector.
“Thank you to all of tonight’s recipients and to our community members whose votes make this initiative possible,” beamed Michael Rouette, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of Monson Savings Bank. “Together, we help our community thrive.”
To learn more about Monson Savings Bank and its team, visit www.monsonsavings.bank.
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.
Carla N. Carnevale Community Relations Manager
Laughter, connection, and community pride as Monson Savings Bank welcomed local nonprofit partners to its Community Giving Initiative Reception.
Monson, MA – Laughter, connection, and community pride filled the room as Monson Savings Bank joyfully welcomed local nonprofit partners to its Community Giving Initiative Reception at the Bank’s Loan and Operations Center. The celebratory evening brought together nonprofit leaders, community members, and Bank leadership to honor the organizations chosen by the community - turning gratitude into a shared experience and philanthropy into a moment of meaningful celebration.
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