ALBANY, New York — The Berkshire Bank Foundation invested nearly $400,000 in its communities through grants to 96 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont from July to September.

“We are committed to supporting the nonprofits in our communities that are doing important work to meet the needs of so many,” said Lori Kiely, managing director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, a division of Beacon Bank & Trust.

“These investments reflect our deep commitment to fostering meaningful change through the strength of local partnerships,” she said. Examples include:

• Capital Repertory Company Inc.
• Ellis Hospital Foundation Inc.
• Glens Falls Independent Living Center Inc.
• Playhouse Inc.
• Tully Rinckey Foundation Inc. for VETCON 2025.

The foundation supports the success of the communities the bank serves by investing in programs that aim to provide everyone with an equal opportunity at economic prosperity. Learn more about the Berkshire Bank Foundation.

About Berkshire Bank, a division of Beacon Bank & Trust
Berkshire Bank is a division of Beacon Bank & Trust, commonly known as Beacon Bank, a subsidiary of Beacon Financial Corporation (NYSE: BBT).  Berkshire Bank has $12 billion in assets and 83 financial centers. The Bank provides a comprehensive suite of tailored banking solutions through its Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Consumer Lending, Private Banking and Wealth Management divisions. Newsweek named Berkshire one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America and one of America’s Best Regional Banks. To learn more, visit BerkshireBank.com and follow Beacon on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.