Monson Savings Bank Donates $3,000 to Magic for Maddie Through Community Giving Initiative
Left to right: Aimee Kohn, Business Development Officer at Monson Savings Bank; Dan Moriarty, President & CEO of Monson Savings Bank; Greg Schmidt, Co-founder of Magic for Maddie; Nora Schmidt, Co-founder of Magic for Maddie; Michael Rouette, Monson Savings Bank’s Executive Vice President & COO; and Paul Sheparson, Assistant Vice President Digital Systems Officer at Monson Savings Bank.
Monson, MA – Monson Savings Bank is proud to support Magic for Maddie with a $3,000 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; Aimee Kohn, Business Development Officer; and Paul Shepardson, Assistant Vice President and Digital Systems Officer, recently presented the donation to Nora and Greg Schmidt, founders of Magic for Maddie. The Schmidts visited the Bank's Loan and Operations Center in Wilbraham to accept the donation. The contribution reflects the voices of the community, as Magic for Maddie was selected through public voting in the Bank's annual Community Giving Initiative.
“We are proud to present this donation to Magic for Maddie on behalf of Monson Savings Bank,” said Moriarty. “The work Magic for Maddie does to support individuals and families in our community is truly inspiring. Through its dedication, compassion, and commitment to making a difference, the organization brings hope and encouragement to those who need it most. We are honored to support its mission and to help further the positive impact it has throughout our region.”
Magic for Maddie is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Madeline “Maddie” Schmidt by supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer. Founded following Maddie’s courageous battle with DIPG, a rare and aggressive form of pediatric brain cancer, the organization works to fund critical research, provide assistance to families navigating a childhood cancer diagnosis, and make a meaningful impact throughout the local community. Through the generosity of donors, volunteers, and community partners, Magic for Maddie continues to bring hope, support, and a little extra sparkle to families facing some of life’s greatest challenges. To learn more about their mission, please visit: https://www.magicformaddie.com/
“We are incredibly grateful to Monson Savings Bank and everyone in the community who voted for Magic for Maddie,” said Greg Schmidt, co-founder of Magic for Maddie. “What began as a way to honor Maddie’s memory has grown into a mission dedicated to supporting local families facing childhood cancer. This generous donation will help us continue providing meaningful assistance and creating moments of hope for those who need it most. We are thankful for partners like Monson Savings Bank whose commitment to community makes a lasting difference.”
Nora Schmidt echoed Greg’s sentiment, sharing her gratitude to the community for their support.
“This award reflects the compassion and generosity that make our community so special,” said Nora Schmidt, co-founder of Magic for Maddie. “Every family we serve reminds us why we started this mission in Maddie’s memory. We are deeply grateful to Monson Savings Bank for recognizing our work helping local families battling childhood cancer and investing in local nonprofits. Together, we can continue bringing comfort, support, and a little bit of magic to families throughout our region.”
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: 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
