South End Community Center Receives $2,500 from Monson Savings Bank to Support Vital Programs
Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank President & CEO (left) and Michael Rouette, EVP & COO, presented Tony Bergeron, South End Community Center Executive Director with a $2,500 donation during the Monson Savings Bank Community Giving Initiative Reception event.
Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank, along with Michael Rouette, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, recently met with SECC Executive Director Tony Bergeron to present the donation on behalf of the Bank. The contribution reflects the voices of the community, as SECC was selected through public voting in the Bank’s annual Community Giving Initiative.
“We are honored to present this donation to the South End Community Center on behalf of Monson Savings Bank,” said Dan Moriarty, President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “Organizations like SECC are at the heart of our communities, offering critical support and opportunities that help individuals and families thrive. It’s incredibly meaningful for us to support their work and see the positive impact they make every day.”
Michael Rouette, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of Monson Savings Bank added, “At Monson Savings Bank, our Community Giving Initiative reflects what matters most to the region we serve. The strong support SECC received through community voting speaks volumes about the difference they’re making. We’re proud to stand behind their mission and invest in programs that bring people together and strengthen the community.”
The South End Community Center serves as a cornerstone of the Springfield community, offering programs and services that promote youth development, education, and overall community well-being. Through its commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment, SECC helps individuals build skills, access resources, and foster connections that contribute to a stronger, more vibrant community. Learn more about the SECC: https://www.secspringfield.com/
“We are grateful for Monson Savings Bank’s generous support and for the community members who voted for us through the Community Giving Initiative,” said Tony Bergeron, Executive Director of the South End Community Center. “This donation will help us continue delivering essential programs and services that make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.”
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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Carla N. Carnevale Community Relations Manager
Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank is proud to support the South End Community Center (SECC) with a $2,500 donation as part of its 2026 Community Giving Initiative, a program driven by community participation and dedicated to uplifting local nonprofit organizations.