Monson Savings Bank Announces $25,000 in Community Giving Initiative Donations
MONSON — The people have voted, and the results are in. In late 2025, Monson Savings Bank asked local community members to cast votes for their local nonprofit of choice. The bank is now announcing the 2026 Monson Savings Bank Community Giving Initiative recipients.
This was the 16th year Monson Savings Bank ran its Community Giving Initiative poll. The public’s excitement to cast their vote has grown throughout the years. This year, more than 5,200 votes were received — a record-breaking response from the community.
Monson Savings Bank’s Community Giving Initiative exemplifies the power of collaboration, uniting community members to collectively decide which local organizations receive support. By inviting public votes, the bank ensures that its charitable contributions reflect the community’s values and priorities, fostering a shared commitment to enhancing the well-being of the neighborhoods it serves.
“The community’s enthusiasm for our annual Community Giving Initiative is always so moving,” said Michael Rouette, the bank’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. “As a bank operated right here in Western Massachusetts, Monson Savings Bank wants to support the area’s local residents, businesses, and nonprofits. Our Community Giving Initiative offers a unique opportunity for our community members to have their voice heard and decide the nonprofits they would like us to support.”
Now that the votes have been counted, Monson Savings Bank is planning to donate $25,000 among this year’s top 11 vote recipients. Traditionally, 10 recipients are selected, but due to a tie, 11 organizations will be honored this year.
The recipients include I Found Light Against All Odds, Springfield; Magic for Maddie, Southampton; Friends of Hampden Seniors, Hampden; South End Community Center, Springfield; Springfield Ballers, Springfield; YWCA of Western Massachusetts, Springfield; Monson Free Library, Monson; Springfield Jewish Community Center, Springfield; CLUBOH, Springfield; Aida’s Food Truck, Palmer; and Miracle League of Western Massachusetts, Holyoke.
“These nonprofits bring important resources to our communities. It is obvious why they were chosen by our community members to receive our support,” said Dan Moriarty, the bank’s president and CEO. “On behalf of Monson Savings Bank, I congratulate the top 11 recipients of the 2026 Community Giving Initiative, and I thank you for doing your part to help our community thrive.”