bankESB Nominates Volunteers in Public Schools of Westfield for Mass Bankers Charitable Foundation Grant
bankESB is pleased to announce that it has nominated the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) of Westfield for a Massachusetts Bankers Association (MBA) Charitable Foundation grant, resulting in the organization receiving a $1,000 award.
Each year, the MBA Charitable Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations across Massachusetts, with recipients nominated by member banks. bankESB proudly nominated VIPS of Westfield in recognition of its dedication to enhancing educational opportunities and supporting students and educators in the Westfield Public Schools.
“We are thrilled to support the Volunteers in Public Schools of Westfield and their invaluable work in enriching education for local students,” said Matthew Sosik, bankESB president and CEO. “Their efforts make a lasting impact in our community, and we are proud to have played a role in securing this well-deserved grant.”
VIPS of Westfield works to foster partnerships between the community and the school system, providing vital resources such as tutoring, mentoring, and program support to benefit students of all ages. The $1,000 grant will help the organization continue its mission of engaging volunteers and enhancing educational programs in Westfield’s public schools.
“Community partnerships are an integral part of Westfield Public Schools, and through Volunteers in Public Schools, our community makes a difference to our students,” commented Chris Tolpa, WPS Title 1 Supervisor and VIPS president of the Board. “Without the kind of support that bankESB gives in time and generous donations, many of the positive initiatives we plan for our students could not be done. We are grateful for bankESB, and other organizations like them who understand the role education plays in the betterment of our society.”
As a community-focused bank, bankESB is committed to supporting local organizations that make a difference. The bank’s nomination of the Volunteers in Public Schools of Westfield aligns with its mission to contribute to the well-being and success of the communities it serves.
About the Volunteers in Public Schools of Westfield
The Volunteers in Public Schools of Westfield is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening public education by engaging community volunteers in supporting students and educators. Through mentoring, tutoring, and program support, VIPS develops and implements programming to respond to the needs of Westfield Public Schools. They provide a venue for all the schools in the district to share information, ideas and resources. Volunteers in Public Schools of Westfield Inc. serves as an informational link among Westfield Public Schools administrators, staff, parents, students and the Westfield community and business members and interacts with various school task forces, councils and committees that meet the needs of Westfield Public Schools students. In addition, they act as the fiscal sponsor for programs within the Westfield Public Schools community to secure grant funding.
In the Photo:
Gary Turku, Senior Vice President, Retail Banking, bankESB
Chris Tolpa, Supervisor, Westfield Public Schools
Charles Jendrysik, Principal, Westfield High School
Heidi Cote, Community Outreach Coordinator, Westfield Public Schools
Darci Furr, Branch Officer in Westfield, bankESB
