Monson Savings Bank Donates $3,000 to Scantic Valley YMCA
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty and Executive Vice President and COO Michael Rouette, who also serves as board chair and chief volunteer officer of the YMCA of Greater Springfield, recently presented a $3,000 donation to the Scantic Valley YMCA branch. They met with branch Executive Director Debbie Kelder and YMCA of Greater Springfield President and CEO Dexter Johnson to deliver the gift in person.
“Monson Savings Bank has proudly supported the YMCA for many years,” Moriarty said. “We are happy to continue that support with this donation. The Scantic Valley Y is a vital part of our community — many of our team members use this location, Michael and me included. We see the positive impact this facility has on the people it serves.”
The Scantic Valley YMCA earned this donation by being one of the top 10 vote recipients in Monson Savings Bank’s 2025 Community Giving Initiative. Through this annual initiative, community members are invited to vote for their favorite local nonprofit organizations,
“As both a representative of Monson Savings Bank and as board chair and chief volunteer officer of the YMCA of Greater Springfield, this partnership holds a special place in my heart,” Rouette said. “I’ve seen firsthand how the Scantic Valley YMCA enriches lives and strengthens our community. It’s an honor to help support their mission through this donation, and I’m incredibly proud to see so many community members rally behind them through the bank’s Community Giving Initiative.”
Located at 45 Post Office Park in Wilbraham, the Scantic Valley YMCA offers a wide variety of programs for individuals and families of all ages, ranging from aquatics, cycling, yoga, and pickleball to childcare services, wellness programs, and community-building opportunities. As part of the YMCA of Greater Springfield, the branch serves to strengthen the community through health, wellness, and social connection.
“We are so grateful for the support of Monson Savings Bank,” Johnson said. “Donations like this allow us to provide financial assistance to families in need, expand our wellness offerings, and maintain our facilities. Thank you to everyone who voted for us, and to Monson Savings Bank for their continued generosity and community leadership.”
Kelder echoed this appreciation. “The relationship between Monson Savings Bank and the Scantic Valley Y is truly special,” she said. “We’re honored to receive this donation and thankful to our community for showing up to vote for us through the bank’s Community Giving Initiative.”