Ware, MA  – Country Bank’s Employee Charitable Giving (ECG) program recently donated $26,000 to the Jimmy Fund. The ECG program has raised more than $168,000 to support the Jimmy Fund since 2006.  Country Bank had a record breaking year as they exceeded their fundraising goal of $25,000 and also took home first place in the corporate team challenge. Eric Devine, Bonnie Trudeau-Wood and Jeremy Toussaint, Team Captains for Country Bank lead the team with fund raising activities to help them exceed their goal.

Employees donated raffle baskets for the staff to take chances on, paid to wear jeans on casual Fridays, ran a bus trip and joined the online fund raising team to reach this level of support, along with a very generous matching donation from Country Bank. “I am in awe of the commitment from the team at Country Bank and their support of this great charity year after year. We are very proud to be the coaches for this team and know that our efforts make a difference. We really hit a grand slam again this year!” stated Bonnie Trudeau-Wood, Chair of the Employee Charitable Giving Program and Jimmy Fund Coach for Country Bank.

Two members from the Country Bank team have also been invited to the Fenway Fantasy Day on Saturday, June 1^st for batting practice at the Green Monster.

Country Bank was recently proud to present the YWCA Central Massachusetts a donation of $25,000 to support the organizations 7.5 million dollar capital campaign. The donation will help with building improvements which will allow them to meet the expanding needs of the community in a more modern and welcoming facility.

“The YWCA Central Massachusetts is extremely grateful for the generous support of Country Bank to help transform the YWCA Headquarters at 1 Salem Square in Worcester to meet the current needs of our participants better, while increasing safety, security, access and a more welcoming inclusive space in the revitalization of our City!” stated Linda Cavaioli, Executive Director at YWCA.

For more than 125 years, the YWCA Central Massachusetts has served as a life-long positive force for women and girls, their families and communities. By leveraging the reach, power and passion of their members and supporters, they have created lasting change. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

“We are honored to support the YWCA and the essential services they provide to the Worcester community. Their work aligns directly with Country Bank’s mission to help make difference in the lives of others.” stated Paul Scully, President and CEO at Country Bank.