Monson Savings Bank Contributes $100,000 to YWCA Campaign
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank announced its support of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts’ transformative “Shifting the Paradigm: Empowering Women & Children, Empowers the Next Generation” campaign, a comprehensive, $7.5 million capital initiative dedicated to sustaining and expanding critical services for women, children, and families across the region. As a bank consistently dedicated to serving the needs of local communities, Monson Savings Bank committed to a $100,000 contribution.
The campaign aims to secure the long-term future of the YWCA, which has served Western Mass. for nearly 160 years by providing vital programs such as domestic violence shelter and advocacy, sexual assault counseling, youth education, housing support, and a 24/7 confidential crisis hotline that assists more than 6,500 individuals annually. The organization reaches more than 12,000 people each year, offering not just immediate support, but pathways toward healing, independence, and long-term stability.
Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty is deeply engaged in this mission, serving as co-chair of the campaign as well as a member of the YWCA’s finance committee.
“At Monson Savings Bank, we believe that strong communities are built when people are supported, empowered, and given the opportunity to thrive,” Moriarty said. “The YWCA of Western Massachusetts does extraordinary work, providing not just safety, but hope and a path forward for individuals and families facing unimaginable challenges. It is an honor to help lead this campaign and to stand alongside an organization that so powerfully aligns with our mission of strengthening lives and communities.”
The “Shifting the Paradigm” campaign will invest in both immediate needs and long-term sustainability, including expanding programs for children and teens impacted by trauma, eliminating waitlists for critical services, and renovating essential shelter and housing facilities to ensure safe, dignified environments for those seeking refuge.
Elizabeth Dineen, CEO of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, expressed gratitude for the bank’s leadership and community commitment.
“Monson Savings Bank exemplifies what it means to be a true community partner,” she said. “Their support goes beyond financial contribution — it reflects a shared belief that every individual deserves safety, dignity, and the opportunity to build a better future. With champions like Dan and the entire Monson Savings Bank team by our side, we are not only sustaining vital services, we are redefining what is possible for the women, children, and families we serve.”
This partnership reflects Monson Savings Bank’s longstanding commitment to community impact, rooted in its founding mission to empower individuals through financial opportunity, which is strengthened through ongoing investments in organizations that foster equity, resilience, and growth.