bankESB Donates $5,000 to It Takes a Village

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB announced a $5,000 donation to It Takes a Village, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families in the rural Hilltown communities of Western Mass. The funding will help secure the future of Hilltown Village’s programs and contribute to its transformative capital project to establish a permanent community anchor in downtown Huntington.

It Takes a Village connects families with essential resources, education, and postpartum support while fostering strong community ties. In addition to sustaining these ongoing programs, the organization is embarking on a capital project that will create a welcoming, centralized space in downtown Huntington — a hub for programs, services, and community gatherings.

“We are honored to be the recipient of this gift from bankESB. It’s wonderful to know there are champions in our community who are willing to step forward and advocate for what ‘it takes a village’ means,” said Kenzie Kinsella, Communications and Development director at It Takes a Village. “With the bank’s contribution, we will be able to continue to not only update our building, but also preserve a historical landmark within the town.”

Matthew Sosik, bankESB president and CEO, added that “bankESB is proud to support It Takes a Village as they continue their important work for families in our community. This contribution not only ensures their programs can thrive, but also helps bring to life a project that will strengthen downtown Huntington and serve as a gathering place for the entire community.”

The donation was made through bankESB’s charitable giving program, the Giving Tree, which supports local nonprofits and initiatives that enrich communities across Western Mass.