United Way, PeoplesBank, Belt Technologies Announce Matching Gift for GivingTuesday Donations
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“We are so thankful for PeoplesBank and Belt Technologies’ decision to step up during an extremely challenging year for our community throughout Hampden County, Granby, and South Hadley. These matching funds will be put to good use – helping us provide food, warm clothes, utility assistance, our free Mass2-1-1/ Call2Talk hotlines and financial coaching -- all things our service area needs now more than ever”, said Paul Mina, President & CEO, United Way of Pioneer Valley.
More information can be found at uwpv.org, and donations can be made at uwpv.org/donate.
About United Way of Pioneer Valley
United Way of Pioneer Valley mobilizes people and resources to strengthen our communities. We target the community’s most pressing needs and focus resources, community partnerships, and the energy of volunteers to create measurable results.
For more information, visit uwpv.org.
About PeoplesBank
PeoplesBank is a leader in innovation, corporate responsibility, environmental sustainability, and employee engagement. Their three LEED® certified offices are environmentally friendly, and they have financed more than $188 million in wind, hydroelectric, and solar energy projects. As the largest community bank in the market, they have a unique ability to help the communities we serve through volunteer efforts and millions of dollars in donations to charitable and civic causes. Their associates devote an average of 10,000 hours to volunteer work each year, and 48 of the bank’s officers serve on the boards of directors and committees of 115 nonprofit organizations in the area. PeoplesBank is a mutual bank and therefore responsible to their depositors, employees, and the community. This organizational structure allows them to focus on the long-term viability of the bank and the best interests of their customers. They currently have 20 banking centers located in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
About Belt Technologies
Belt Technologies designs and manufactures metal belting and conveyor systems for a wide range of applications in the automation, electronics, packaging, food processing, medical device, tobacco, and aerospace markets. For over 50 years, Belt Technologies’ steel belts have provided customers a more effective solution for transporting components, driving equipment, and producing and packaging food.
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