Country Bank and Worcester Red Sox Announce 2025 Woostars

Country Bank and the WooSox Foundation recently announced the 2025 WooStars, a program that supports non-profit leaders throughout the region.

Country Bank and the Worcester Red Sox recently recognized five local WooStars and the non-profits they are affiliated with at Polar Park to include: Joe Firmani – Operation Service, Anthony Bizzotto – Revive of the USA, Inc., Robert Alves – Wicked in Pink, Donna Marratta – Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry, Inc. and Tom Slicklen – Provision Ministry. Each non-profit was presented with a $5,000 donation.  

The WooStars program reflects our shared dedication, as it allows community members to nominate outstanding individuals to recognize their contributions to the communities they serve and to contribute to the nonprofits they support. Now in its fifth year, this program has recognized 41 WooStars, providing $205,000 in donations. We are proud to stand behind these community leaders who are making a significant impact,” stated Jodie Gerulaitis, First Vice President of Community Relations at Country Bank.

In attendance were Mary McGovern, President and CEO of Country Bank, along with members of the board of trustees, senior leadership team and James Phaneuf, Chairman of the Board. Their presence emphasized the bank’s continued commitment to supporting local leaders and celebrating the meaningful difference they make in our communities.   

“Country Bank continues to be a relentless purveyor of goodwill in our community,” said Dr. Charles A. Steinberg, President of the Worcester Red Sox and the WooSox Foundation. “We thank our partners for scouting, finding, and introducing these terrific WooStars, whom we warmly welcomed Wednesday to Polar Park.”