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bankESB Contributes $5,500 to Hampshire Regional YMCA as Signature Sponsor

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB is proud to announce a contribution of $5,500 to the Hampshire Regional YMCA, supporting the organization as a signature sponsor. The donation will help the YMCA continue its mission of strengthening the community through programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

“bankESB has a long-standing commitment to investing in the communities we serve,” said Matthew Sosik, bankESB president and CEO. “The Hampshire Regional YMCA plays an essential role in helping children, families, and individuals access programs that improve health, well-being, and community connection. We are honored to support their important work.”

The Hampshire Regional YMCA provides a wide variety of services and programs, including childcare, fitness and wellness opportunities, swimming lessons, and youth activities. With the help of community partners like bankESB, the Y is able to expand access and resources for people of all ages and backgrounds.

“This donation from bankESB helps to support financial assistance programs which allow access and inclusion to anyone who cannot afford to take advantage of our programs, such as summer camp, childcare, membership, and life savings programs like Parkinson’s and Livestrong,” said Julie Bianco, CEO of the Hampshire Regional YMCA. “bankESB has always been a very supportive partner who is there whenever we need them.”

bankESB’s gift reinforces a commitment to the YMCA. The bank has also made a $120,000 multi-year commitment to the Y’s capital campaign.