Michael Rouette (pictured at right), executive vice president and chief operating officer of Monson Savings Bank, recently presented a $2,000 donation to Robin (center) and Kerry Plourde, co-founders of Whip City Animal Sanctuary, on behalf of the bank.
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Community Support

Michael Rouette (pictured at right), executive vice president and chief operating officer of Monson Savings Bank, recently presented a $2,000 donation to Robin (center) and Kerry Plourde, co-founders of Whip City Animal Sanctuary, on behalf of the bank. Whip City Animal Sanctuary was selected as a recipient of a donation from Monson Savings Bank after securing a spot in the top 10 of the bank’s 2025 Community Giving Initiative. The Westfield-based nonprofit was established in 2020 to provide long-term care for surrendered, neglected, and abused farm animals.

Michael Rouette (pictured at right), executive vice president and chief operating officer of Monson Savings Bank, recently presented a $2,000 donation to Robin (center) and Kerry Plourde, co-founders of Whip City Animal Sanctuary, on behalf of the bank.

Michael Rouette (pictured at right), executive vice president and chief operating officer of Monson Savings Bank, recently presented a $2,000 donation to Robin (center) and Kerry Plourde, co-founders of Whip City Animal Sanctuary, on behalf of the bank.

 

 

‘Echoes of Heritage’

Rocky’s Ace Hardware recently helped bring to life a vibrant new mural supporting cultural pride in downtown Springfield. “Echoes of Heritage,” a celebration of Latino culture and community, was created on June 28 on the side of Downtown Supermarket at 121 Spring St. Led by Dominican artist Pedro Veras and organized by the 7 Arts Latino Foundation, the mural was a one-day collaboration involving local students, families, and community sponsors. 

Pictured, from left: Veras; Cheyenne Protz of Rocky’s Ace Hardware; Jorge Martínez, president and executive director of the 7 Arts Latino Foundation; and Luis Pedro of Rocky’s Ace Hardware.

Pictured, from left: Veras; Cheyenne Protz of Rocky’s Ace Hardware; Jorge Martínez, president and executive director of the 7 Arts Latino Foundation; and Luis Pedro of Rocky’s Ace Hardware.

 

Driving Food Security

Representatives from Hyundai Motor America recently visited Holyoke Community College (HCC) to deliver a $5,000 check to benefit the college’s food pantry. This is the fifth consecutive year Hyundai Motor America has donated to the HCC food pantry, bringing its total donations to $32,150. This is in addition to donations made by Gary Rome, owner of Gary Rome Hyundai and a member of the HCC Foundation board of directors, who brought the college’s Thrive Center and its food pantry to the attention of the Hyundai corporate offices in California.

Representatives from Hyundai Motor America recently visited Holyoke Community College (HCC) to deliver a $5,000 check to benefit the college’s food pantry.

Representatives from Hyundai Motor America recently visited Holyoke Community College (HCC) to deliver a $5,000 check to benefit the college’s food pantry.

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