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Framingham Police receive $2,500 for National Night Out event

July 29, 2015

frampolice A $2,500 grant from the MutualOne Charitable Foundation will help fund the Framingham Police Department’s National Night Out on August 4 from 4pm to 7pm.

National Night Out is a community-police awareness event held annually across the country since 1984. Locally, it brings Framingham families and seniors together with Framingham police and fire personnel for an evening of free barbecue served by the Framingham Housing Authority staff, music, tours of fire engines and squad cars, ice cream, and more.

MutualOne Foundation helps bring Natick’s history to life

July 15, 2015

Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee, announced today that the Foundation has awarded $1,750 to support the Natick Historical Society’s Educational Outreach Project. The donation will be used to enhance and improve the organization’s materials in a variety of media, including a new exhibit, printed rack cards, a printed banner, and an updated website.

“We are happy to help the Historical Society expand its outreach,” said Haranas. “The town has a rich history that deserves to be shared with not only today’s residents, but future generations as well.”

Celebrating the MutualOne Charitable Foundation’s award of $1,750 to the Natick Historical Society are (l-r): Ben Federlin, Natick Historical Society curator; Kady D’Addario, Natick Historical Society curatorial intern; Natick Historical Society Executive Director Jane Hennedy; Anna Meyer, Natick Historical Society curatorial intern; MutualOne Bank Natick Branch Manager Marie Harrington; Rick Subber, Natick Historical Society board member; Rachel Stewart, administrative director, MutualOne Charitable Foundation; and Jared Walske, Natick Historical Society archival intern.

MutualOne Charitable Foundation awards $5,000 to MetroWest ESL Fund

July 8, 2015

Robert P. Lamprey, chairman of the MutualOne Charitable Foundation, announced today that the Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the MetroWest ESL Fund.

The Foundation’s donation will support the free Framingham Adult English as a Second Language PLUS program, which helps adults attain fluency in English and also provides GED and citizenship classes. The program has grown from 30 students to more than 700 students each semester since its founding in 1984.

“There is no question that this program is of great value to those in our community who want to strengthen their chances for a brighter future,” said Lamprey. “We are pleased to help MetroWest ESL provide rewarding outcomes for today’s students and to support its efforts to expand in order to accommodate the hundreds of people on its waiting list each semester.”

Ashland Education Foundation awarded $3,500 by Foundation to support Middle School technology initiative

July 8, 2015

AEFI Robert P. Lamprey, chairman of the MutualOne Charitable Foundation, announced today that the Foundation has awarded a $3,500 grant to the Ashland Education Foundation, Inc. (AEFI) to help meet state Technology Literacy Standards at the middle school level. AEFI is raising funds to purchase a total of 180 Chromebooks to support academic teams teaching in four major subject areas: ELA, math, science, and social studies.

“We are pleased to support Ashland’s efforts to enhance the education of its students by providing an integrated technology base in the curriculum at all school levels,” said Lamprey. “Today’s students will need solid technology knowledge and skills as they advance through the school system and beyond.”

MutualOne Foundation awards $1,000 to support 4th annual ‘Walk to Break the Silence’

July 1, 2015

Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee, announced today that the Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant in support of the 4th annual “Walk to Break the Silence” scheduled on the common in Downtown Framingham in October.

The walk-a-thon event, which will be sponsored in part by MutualOne Bank, will raise funds for Voices Against Violence, an organization providing free and confidential information, referrals, counseling, advocacy, support services and shelter to survivors/victims of sexual and domestic violence in the MetroWest area.

The pre-Walk rally will include special guests U.S. Representative Katherine Clark and Honorary Chair Gerry Leone, former Massachusetts attorney general. Walk participants will include community residents, former Voices Against Violence clients, students from Framingham State University and Framingham High School, members of the Framingham Police Department, and local and state officials.

MutualOne Foundation grants over $9,000 to SPARK Kindness

June 24, 2015

Robert P. Lamprey, chairman of the MutualOne Charitable Foundation, has announced a grant in the amount of $9,125 to SPARK Kindness, a Natick-based nonprofit devoted to creating and supporting a community culture that empowers youth and promotes kindness and respect.

With its award, MutualOne will be the premier corporate sponsor for the third season of the organization’s “Resilient Parent, Resilient Child” speaker series hosted at Natick High School and open to the entire MetroWest community.

The Foundation award will help build upon and strengthen the program by the addition of outstanding speakers and experts from beyond the local community. Planned topics include Internet safety/digital citizenship, mental wellness, inclusive education, bullying prevention, and substance abuse prevention.

“SPARK Kindness is helping to strengthen our community by directly addressing the concerns of local families and their children,” said Lamprey. “This type of programming is invaluable, and MutualOne is pleased to help make it even more impactful going forward.”

Rachel Stewart (center), administrative director, MutualOne Charitable Foundation, celebrating the Foundation’s grant to SPARK Kindness along with children from the program.

Taking part in the Charitable Foundation’s ceremonial check presentation to SPARK Kindness are (l to r): SPARK Kindness program parents Anna Zawadzka and Michele Moratta; SPARK Kindness Board Member & Clerk, Becky Moss; Rachel Stewart, administrative director, MutualOne Charitable Foundation; SPARK Kindness Board Member, Holly McKean; Christine Fortune Guthery, president and board member, SPARK Kindness; Lori Davis, director and board Member, SPARK Kindness; Karen Fossett, vice president and board member, SPARK Kindness.

Rachel Stewart (left), administrative director of the Charitable Foundation, delivering the ceremonial check to Christine Fortune Guthery, president and board member, SPARK Kindness.

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