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The MutualOne Charitable Foundation has awarded $5,000 to the Framingham Public Library Foundation toward the purchase and operation of a bookmobile. Announcement of the grant was made by Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee.

The proposed bookmobile will increase accessibility to library materials and services for those living in neighborhoods throughout the community.

“The bookmobile will be a great advantage for all residents, particularly those who now have limited access to Framingham’s two libraries,” said Haranas. “It will also enhance the availability of library services for children, senior citizens, veterans, and those with disabilities, and we’re happy to help make that a reality.”

The MutualOne Charitable Foundation has awarded $5,000 to Junior Achievement of Northern New England to support financial literacy, business education, and work force readiness programs for students at Bennett-Hemenway, Memorial, and Brown elementary schools in Natick. Announcement of the award was made by Foundation Chairman Robert P. Lamprey.

Trained Junior Achievement volunteers from the local business community lead classroom sessions in the life skills education program. All programs are provided at no cost to schools and after school youth organizations. The volunteers include MutualOne Bank’s Bill Eastty, vice president, residential lending.

“Teaching youth the basics of economics and personal finance today can provide them with a solid foundation for their future,” said Lamprey. “We are pleased to support the efforts of Junior Achievement to make that happen.”

 

Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee, announced that the Foundation has awarded $2,000 to the Mary E. Stapleton Elementary School in Framingham to support the school’s second annual STEAM night. The event is focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education.

The Foundation grant will also cover the purchase of science equipment and technology for teaching basic coding concepts. The materials will be re-used in classrooms to further support STEAM education at Stapleton. “With this generous donation from MutualOne Bank, we are able to purchase more STEAM related materials for our students to use throughout the year,” said STEAMathon Co-chair Heather Allen.

The Stapleton student community of over 400 students and their families are invited to attend STEAM night, which is scheduled for March 14, 2018. Admission to the event will be free to all.

“MutualOne is pleased to support STEAM night at the Stapleton School, and to help provide an opportunity for students and their families to share an entertaining evening of learning,” said Haranas.

 

Steven M. Sousa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee, has announced a $5,000 Foundation grant to OUT MetroWest in support of that organization’s work with LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) youth in Framingham, Natick, and surrounding communities.

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Framingham, OUT MetroWest serves middle and high school youth in grades six to 12 through scheduled meetings, programmed events, and drop-in activities. Adult facilitators are versed in areas including counseling, education, cultural diversity, and adolescent mental health, according to Interim Executive Director Sawyer Bethel, LICSW.

“We are happy to help OUT MetroWest strengthen and broaden its outreach efforts,” said Sousa. “We also appreciate the organization’s goal of ensuring that our communities are welcoming to LGBTQ individuals and families.”