Stoneham Savings Bank Gift Benefits Northeast Arc Families (05-08-13)
Stoneham, MA – Don Fournier, President of Stoneham Savings Bank, is pleased to announce that the Stoneham Savings•Salem Five Charitable Foundation has awarded a grant of $5,000 to Northeast Arc. The gift will fund specialized support services for families of children and adults with disabilities in communities where Stoneham Savings Bank has locations, including Stoneham, Malden, North Andover, Burlington and Tewksbury. Northeast Arc currently supports 432 families from those cities and towns.
“We are pleased to be given the opportunity to recognize and support all the great work that Northeast Arc has done, and will continue to do,” said Mr. Fournier.
Northeast Arc’s family support services consist of an inclusive pre-school and day care center; Early Intervention; Building Blocks, a specialized Early Intervention program for children on the Autism Spectrum; Spotlight, a drama-based social skills program for children and teens; Personal Care Assistance and much more. The Northeast Arc is proud to operate the Autism Support Center for the North of Boston region.
“Our families face more financial challenges than typical families due to the extra costs associated with caring for a child with a disability. Thanks to the generosity of the Stoneham Savings•Salem Five Charitable Foundation, Northeast Arc is there to support them in giving their children the best start possible,” said Jerry McCarthy, Executive Director of Northeast Arc. “We are fortunate to have Stoneham Savings Bank as one of our Corporate Partners and luckier still to have Don as Vice President of our Board of Directors. His time and talent are invaluable in helping us meet our mission.”
About the Stoneham Savings•Salem Five Charitable Foundation
Stoneham Savings is committed to helping build stronger, more vibrant and prosperous communities and we have established the Stoneham Savings•Salem Five Charitable Foundation which helps support important causes.
The Charitable Foundation was created to ensure that our strategic focus for giving has a lasting impact in the communities we service: Stoneham, Burlington, Malden, North Andover and Tewksbury. Accordingly, our focused support falls within three priority areas of concern: Economic Self-Sufficiency, Workforce Development, and Financial Literacy. We do support many worthwhile organizations throughout our communities that fall outside these areas, giving due consideration to all requests. However, as a mutual savings bank our overall sense of purpose is grounded in helping those in our community make smart decisions about financial challenges and opportunities, maintain quality employment, and ultimately, be able to financially sustain themselves and their families.
About Northeast Arc
Northeast Arc was created in the 1950s by parents of children with disabilities who rejected the assumption that their children should be institutionalized. Now serving over 7,000 people annually in more than 150 Massachusetts cities and towns, Northeast Arc is dedicated to helping people with disabilities become full participants in the community, choosing for themselves how to live, learn, work, socialize and play. The agency does this through a variety of programs, including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition. The agency also runs the ArcWorks Community Art Center on Foster Street in Peabody. Northeast Arc is the largest Arc in the state of Massachusetts and the 4th largest Arc in the country.
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Corporate Partners – Don Fournier, President of Stoneham Savings Bank, presents a grant from the Stoneham Savings•Salem Five Charitable Foundation to Susan Ring Brown and Jerry McCarthy, Director of Development and Executive Director respectively, of Northeast Arc. For more information, contact: Cheryl French, Director of Events & Marketing at cfrench@ne-arc.org or at 978-624-2497.
Stoneham Savings donates to stoneham youth hockey (02-04-13)
Stoneham Savings made a generous donation to Stoneham Youth Hockey. Donations to Stoneham Youth Hockey are used to keep the sport economically feasible for as many children in the community as possible. Grants from the donations are made available to children impacted by financial hardship.
stoneham savings sponsors 2013 Stoneham Chamber of commerce mardi gras (01-11-13)
Jeffrey Worth, EVP and COO of Stoneham Savings, presented a $2,500 donation for the Bank’s Title Sponsorship of the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Mardi Gras party to Chamber President, Ed Doherty. Open to Chamber members, their guests and adult members of the community, the 2013 Mardi Gras party is Saturday, Feb. 2 from 7-11 pm at Montvale Plaza.
Employees give generously to holiday Charity fundraiser (01-09-13)
Stoneham Savings' employees gave generously during the Bank's 2012 Annual Holiday Charity Fundraising event. Two different charities are selected each year and the Bank matches employee donations dollar for dollar. The following charities, Make A Wish Foundation (Mass Chapter) and Salvation Army (Stoneham Division), will each receive a check in the amount of $575.
stoneham savings - Salem Five charitable foundation Funds learning program at reading's rise preschool (11-09-12)
Stoneham Savings, on behalf of the Stoneham Savings-Salem Five Charitable Foundation, presented a check in the amount of $2,000 to Reading’s RISE Preschool Program. The funds will be used to purchase IPads to help children with disabilities communicate more effectively.
stoneham savings - Salem Five charitable foundation completes $25k gift to austin prep (07-30-12)
Stoneham Savings, on behalf of the Stoneham Savings - Salem Five Charitable Foundation, gave Austin Preparatory School (Reading, MA) a check in the amount of $5,000. This contribution is the final installment of a 5 year, $25,000 total gift which helped to pay for the renovation of Austin Prep's former monastery wing.
Stoneham savings SPONSORS 8th ANNUAL STONE ZOO "A WILD Affair" (04-18-12)
Stoneham Savings is sponsoring the Stone Zoo's 8th Annual "A Wild Affair", Saturday, June 23, 5:30pm-9:30pm. This is a "tasting event" featuring local restaurants and caterers as well as live entertainment, a silent auction and an opportunity to stroll among the animals. Over 600 people attended last year. For more information, visit www.stonezoo.org
Stoneham savings hosts stoneham chamber of
commerce's 22nd annual Golf tournament
(03-23-12)
Stoneham Savings is proud to announce that it is the host for Stoneham Chamber of Commerce's 22nd Annual Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Thomson Country Club, North Reading. Stoneham Savings has also contributed $1,500 to this popular event. For more information, please contact the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce 781-438-0001.
Stoneham Savings is now a division of Salem Five Bancorp (02-01-12)
Stoneham Savings is officially a division of Salem Five Bancorp. The Massachusetts banks, coincidentally chartered within days of one another in March of 1855, are dedicated to the continuation of their rich histories of independent banking woven into the fabric of their communities, and to their expansion into a regional financial services organization.
stoneham savings charitable foundation contributes to austin prep school (01-25-12)
Stoneham Savings Bank's Charitable Foundation recently presented Austin Preparatory School's Headmaster Paul J. Moran with a gift of $5,000 as part of their ongoing commitment to Austin's most recent capital project, the renovation of the former monastery wing. The contribution is part of a $25,000 total gift.
stoneham savings charitable foundation gives to english at large (01-13-12)
Stoneham Savings Charitable Foundation funds English at Large's Stoneham-based English conversation group. The English conversation group meets at the Stoneham library once a week for 13 week sessions in the fall, winter/spring and summer. With the $1,500 contribution, English at Large will be able to help immigrants acquire English language skills, become self-sufficient, provide support for their family and become fully engaged in their communities.
English at Large
English at Large assists immigrant adults in acquiring English language skills by providing free individual and small group instruction to those who are learning English as another language. The staff serves approximately 350 immigrants a year, across 21 cities/towns in the greater Boston area. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.englishatlarge.org
Stoneham Savings Charitable Foundation donates to Hope and healing center (01-13-12)
Stoneham Savings Charitable Foundation donates $1,500 to The Center for Hope and Healing. The Center for Hope and Healing, an agency of Rape Crisis Services of Great Lowell, provides counseling, hotline support, medical and legal advocacy, community based outreach, training and education programs.
Center for Hope and Healing
The Center for Hope and Healing is one of three independent rape crisis centers in Massachusetts and is unique in the service area of Lowell and the surrounding fourteen cities and towns. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.centerforhopehealing.org
Stoneham Savings Bank Employees Pitch In To Help Triangle (01-09-12)
Stoneham Savings Bank employees collected and donated $565 to support Triangle’s innovative career and life development programs. On Tuesday, December 27, 2011, Linda Kane, Malden Branch Manager presented Christine Murdocca, a longtime Malden resident and member of Triangle’s Ablevision program, and Ernie Sacco, her fellow member, with the $565 contribution. Christine noted that “It was so exciting to get another gift after Christmas. This is great!”
Triangle
Since 1971, Triangle has provided support, challenge and opportunity to people with disabilities and their families. In 2012, Triangle will provide innovative career, residential and life-development opportunities for over 3,000 people in over 120 eastern Massachusetts communities. Learn more at www.peoplewithability.org
'major the polar bear' scholarship recipient announced (12-02-11)
The Nation Coalition for Educational and Cultural Programs, Inc. (NCECP), a non-profit educational organization, announced the 2011 winner of the 'Major the Polar Bear Scholarship'. The $1,000 award was presented recently to Rebecca Allard of Stoneham for her outstanding academic and community service achievements. She is currently enrolled at Dean College. Stoneham Savings Bank is a proud supporter of NCECP.
Stoneham Savings Bank Scores
Goal for Stoneham High school (10-24-11)
The Stoneham High School (SHS) 1982 Beautification Fund was accepting donations to replace the 27 year old, weathered Stoneham High School sign, along Franklin Street. While nearing their fund-raising goal of $3,800; the fund, as of mid-October, was still short hundreds of dollars. Stoneham Savings Bank, after seeing a plea in the local paper for donations, contacted the SHS 1982 Beautification Fund and committed a donation in the amount necessary for the fund to reach its goal. Chris Oneschuk, President, SHS 1982 Beautification Fund stated, "Stoneham Savings Bank genuinely takes the time to get involved in the Stoneham community, and they don't hesitate to contribute to worthy causes whenever they can. They understand the pulse of the community and can see clearly where they can make a difference. We are now able to move forward with the purchase and installation of the new Stoneham High School sign! The sign will be constructed of a composite material that will not deteriorate and will be accented with granite posts. The new sign should be in place before winter arrives!"
Stoneham Savings Bank presents
Check to the Jimmy fund (10-06-11)
Each year, Stoneham Savings Bank raises money for The Jimmy Fund by sponsoring and operating the giant slide at Stoneham Town Day. This year included an Opportunity Drawing to win authentic Fenway Park seats, which made this event's donation total, one of the best ever.
Stoneham Savings Bank supports
STONEHAM THEATRE (08-25-11)
Through its charitable foundation, Stoneham Savings Bank donated $12,500 to Stoneham Theatre. The donation from the foundation will sponsor the first show of Stoneham Theatre's 12th season, Steel Magnolias (September 15 - October 2, 2011) and next year's fund-raiser, Lights Up! 12th Annual Auction to benefit Stoneham Theatre. With their sponsorship of Steel Magnolias and Lights Up! Auction, Stoneham Savings Bank continues their long history of support for Stoneham Theatre and this community.
chance to win authentic fenway park seats
All proceeds to support the jimmy fund (07-18-11)
From July 18 thru September 17, 2011, Stoneham Savings Bank is raising money for the Jimmy Fund with an Opportunity Drawing for a chance to win a pair of Authentic Fenway Park seats. These seats have witnessed some of the park's greatest moments, including the 2004 and 2007 World Series championships and the 2010 NHL Winter Classic and will be on display at each of our branches, for a limited time. To participate in the drawing, only a $5 donation to the Jimmy Fund is encouraged. Call or visit your local branch for additional information. The winner will be announced on September 17, 2011 (or rain date) at Stoneham Town Day.
Stoneham Savings bank reaches definitive
agreement with Salem Five bank (07-07-11)
Stoneham Savings Bank and Salem Five Bank have reached a definitive agreement under which they will operate as affiliated banks under Salem Five Bancorp. The Massachusetts banks, coincidentally chartered within days of one another more than 150 years ago in March of 1855, will parlay their rich histories of banking services and community involvement into a regional community banking organization. Together, the combined organization will serve the region with nearly 30 locations and $3.1 billion in assets, offering commercial, retail, mortgage, insurance and investment services. Closing is expected during the first quarter of 2012, subject to approval from each organization’s respective corporators, the Massachusetts Division of Banks, the FDIC and the Federal Reserve.
Stoneham Savings Bank Supports Helping Our Troops (H.O.T.) Program (06-20-11)
Through its Charitable Foundation, Stoneham Savings Bank contributed $1,000 to the Helping Our Troops (H.O.T.) program. H.O.T. is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity that supports our troops from Massachusetts by sending care packages to their combat units in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Helping Our Troops (H.O.T.)
Since 2006, thousands of care packages have been sent to support over 15,000 military personnel. For more information on how you can help H.O.T., please contact Frank Geary at helpingourtroopsma@comcast.net or visit www.helpingourtroopsma.com
The Fuller House of Stoneham Receives
Stoneham Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Donation (06-09-11)
Stoneham Savings Bank's Charitable Foundation has donated $1,000 to The Fuller House of Stoneham, Retirement Home.
The Fuller House of Stoneham
The Fuller House of Stoneham is a nonprofit retirement home. Founded in 1898, The Fuller House offers the charm of a historic Victorian home with the warmth and comfort of a personalized living space. The dedicated and friendly staff provides excellent care services, including: personal assistance, medication management, home-cooked meals, housekeeping, laundry, activities, entertainment and much more. The Fuller House of Stoneham is conveniently located near local churches, library, shops and medical services. For more information about The Fuller House, visit www.fullerhouseofstoneham.com or call 781-438-0580 to arrange for an appointment.