WORCESTER—More than 1,000 Berkshire Bank employees volunteered on June 13, enhancing the resilience of their communities by aiding more than 45 local nonprofits during Xtraordinary Day (X Day), the bank’s annual day of service.
In Worcester, employees supported projects at Veterans Inc., the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, Habitat for Humanity of Metro West Greater Worcester, and Hope for Worcester.
Overall, staff participated in more than 50 X Day projects across Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, and Rhode Island.
Each year, Berkshire Bank closes its financial centers and offices at noon to host X Day, focusing on nonprofits that combat hunger, homelessness, and affordable housing issues, aiming to foster a more equitable, just, and sustainable future.
“At Berkshire, giving back to our communities is a top priority,” said Lori Gazzillo Kiely, managing director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation, in a press release. “We know that building stronger communities requires a better approach to banking and our employees work tirelessly every day to deliver on that promise.”
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