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Winchester Co-operative Bank donates $10,000 for Checking for Charity organizations

Winchester Meals on Wheels has received $2,500 from the Winchester Co-operative Bank. COURTESY PHOTO/WINCHESTER CO-OPERATIVE BANK

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The following was submitted by the Winchester Co-operative Bank:

Winchester Co-operative Bank is proud to announce the completion of its “Checking for Charity” campaign, which has resulted in a total of $10,000 in donations to four local non-profit organizations.

Through this initiative made possible by our customers, the following organizations each received a donation of $2,500:

This non-profit is dedicated to spreading kindness by uplifting children who are facing difficult situations such as sickness, homelessness, or family crises.

WCB team members with the local high school basketball team donated their time by creating and distributing “Kindness Kits” filled with comforting and educational items.

Connor’s Kindness Project is dedicated to spreading kindness by uplifting children who are facing difficult situations such as sickness, homelessness, or family crises. COURTESY PHOTO/WINCHESTER CO-OPERATIVE BANK

This organization provides a variety of programs and services to enhance the health, well-being, and independence of older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.

Mystic Valley Elder Services provides a variety of programs to enhance the health, well-being, and independence of older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers. COURTESY PHOTO/WINCHESTER CO-OPERATIVE BANK

This program provides nutritious meals and wellness checks to homebound residents in the community, helping them maintain their independence.

This foundation supports educational programs and initiatives for students in the Woburn community.

This Woburn Community Educational Foundation supports educational programs and initiatives for students in Woburn. COURTESY PHOTO/WINCHESTER CO-OPERATIVE BANK

Winchester Co-operative Bank is committed to investing in the community and supporting organizations that make a real difference in the lives of those in need. The “Checking for Charity” campaign demonstrates WCB’s dedication to its neighbors and its mission to help enhance the lives of others in our communities. 

Mark Kellett, president & CEO of Winchester Co-operative Bank, said, “The Checking for Charity campaign is a testament to our commitment to the communities we assist. We are proud to donate a total of $10,000 with $2,500 going to each of the four remarkable organizations that are on the frontline of helping those in need. This campaign shows the power of our customers who bank with us and our collective ability to make a meaningful difference.”

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