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Mark Haranas, MutualOne Bank CEO and MutualOne Charitable Foundation chairman, has announced a $5,000 grant to the Framingham Food Pantry to help provide healthy food choices to needy families in the Framingham area.

“The Framingham Food Pantry typically purchases 7,000 pounds of food each month to serve over 350 families,” stated Haranas. “We are pleased to be able to support their efforts.”

Mark Haranas, MutualOne Bank CEO and MutualOne Charitable Foundation chairman, has announced a $5,000 grant to the MetroWest Conference for Women to support their 2022 conference.

“The theme of this year’s conference is LIMITLESS because we believe we can provide limitless opportunities for all women,” said MetroWest Conference for Women CEO Jennifer Maseda.

“Their mission is to create lasting experiences for women to connect and share their knowledge, close to home,” stated Haranas. “We are pleased to offer our support for the 6th consecutive year.”

Mark Haranas, MutualOne Bank CEO and MutualOne Charitable Foundation chairman, announced a $4,662 grant to support the Suitable Solutions Program at Framingham State University.

The program assists students with career professionalism, social awareness, professional dress, and networking techniques to enhance student career opportunities. The goal is to prepare students for the world of professional work.

“It is vital that graduates gain experience in a real-world work environment,” said Haranas. “The Suitable Solutions Program is designed to help develop those skills, and we are pleased to support that effort.”

Mark Haranas, MutualOne Bank CEO and MutualOne Charitable Foundation chairman, announced a $10,000 grant to the Morse Institute Library in Natick for the purchase of an e-assist book bike.

According to Library Director Miki Wolfe, the new book bike – which will be packed with library materials, a computer, and a WiFi hot spot – will allow the library to participate in more community-wide events.

“We are pleased to support this innovative initiative to expand the Library’s outreach and communication,” said Haranas.

Mark Haranas, MutualOne Bank CEO and MutualOne Charitable Foundation chairman, announced a $10,000 grant to Hoops and Homework.

Hoops and Homework provides after-school and summer educational programs and recreational activities to eligible students ages 5 to 15 at two Framingham low-income housing developments. According to Hoops and Homework President Herb Chasan, the funds will be used to assist families who qualify to attend at no cost.

“Hoops and Homework is the only licensed, neighborhood based after-school program in Framingham,” said Haranas. “They provide a valuable service, and we are pleased to continue to support their efforts.”