{"id":17432,"date":"2022-03-31T09:39:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T13:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/?p=17432"},"modified":"2022-03-31T09:39:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T13:39:25","slug":"berkshire-bank-aids-ukraine-humanitarian-efforts-with-a-50000-contribution-employee-donations-supply-drive-refunds-outgoing-wire-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northcentralmass.com\/es\/berkshire-bank-aids-ukraine-humanitarian-efforts-with-a-50000-contribution-employee-donations-supply-drive-refunds-outgoing-wire-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Berkshire Bank Aids Ukraine Humanitarian Efforts with A $50,000 Contribution, Employee Donations, Supply Drive & Refunds Outgoing Wire Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Berkshire Bank, a leading socially responsible community bank with branch locations in New England and New York, has announced several actions it will take with its employees and customers i<\/span>n response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. As a first step, Berkshire Bank\u2019s Foundation will make a $50,000 contribution to the Ukrainian Federation of America,\u00a0<\/span>one of the oldest Ukrainian organizations in the U.S. who are working to deliver humanitarian and medical aid. In addition, Berkshire\u2019s donation will be leveraged in collaboration with\u00a0Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island on\u00a0<\/span>401Gives<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Day, a statewide day of giving in Rhode Island on April 1. The Bank selected 401Gives Day because it is a time sensitive campaign that provides Berkshire the opportunity to make a greater impact by inviting the public and business community to match Berkshire\u2019s contribution ultimately increasing the amount of funds going to support Ukraine.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs the situation in Ukraine continues to evolve, Berkshire Bank felt compelled to stand together and show our support as worldwide events impact all of us. Our Berkshire family has employees and customers with loved ones living in Ukraine. To strengthen our efforts, we are working to assist employees, customers, and the community by leveraging our resources and business operations to thoughtfully and strategically help individuals impacted by the invasion,\u201d said Sean Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer at Berkshire Bank.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll of us at Dorcas International stand firm with the people of Ukraine,\u201d commented Kathy Cloutier, Dorcas International\u2019s Executive Director. \u201cWe have heard from our neighbors and supporters, and we agree that given the state of affairs in Ukraine right now, we can and should serve as a catalyst for help when and where it is needed most which is right now, on the ground in Ukraine and Poland,\u201d she continued. \u201cThis 401Gives, we are proud to partner with Berkshire Bank in support of Ukrainians.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/a>In addition to its significant financial contribution, Berkshire Bank has implemented several actions to harness its entire business to support those impacted by the ongoing humanitarian crisis.<\/span>\u00a0Efforts include:<\/span><\/p>\n