FDIC Insured – Backed by the full faith and credit of the US GovernmentMechanics Cooperative Bank Employees Dress-Down to Raise Over $18,000 for Local Non-Profits!
TAUNTON, MA: The 5th Annual “Jeans for Charity” fundraiser was another huge success in 2024! Mechanics Cooperative Bank employees that enrolled in the Jeans for Charity program were allowed to wear jeans each Friday and Saturday throughout the year with their charitable contribution made weekly, via payroll deduction. In addition, Mechanics Cooperative Bank agreed to match these employee donations totaling $18,934 raised in 2024 – setting a new record!
The non-profit donation distribution was decided by a vote from the employees enrolled in the program. We are happy to announce the five winning organizations are St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Forever Paws Animal Shelter, the Alzheimer’s Association, Taunton Area Community Table Meal Center, and Angel’s Anonymous Inc. Food Pantry. Each organization received a gift from Mechanics Cooperative Bank and their employees totaling $3,786 each!
“Our remarkable employees have once again exceeded expectations and raised more money than ever before for these five deserving organizations,” said Joseph T. Baptista, President and CEO of Mechanics Cooperative Bank. “Giving back to our community through programs like this showcases what community banking is all about – and aligns with our Let’s Keep it Local! philosophy. Thank you to all those who participated for your kindness and generosity.”
Photo Caption: Mechanics Cooperative Bank employees present five $3,786 checks totaling $18,934 to the winners of their 2024 Jeans for Charity Fundraiser! Pictured from left to right: [front] Beverly Andrade and Gail Furtado of Forever Paws Animal Shelter, Wendy Berry of Taunton Area Community Table [back] Michael Oliveira of Mechanics Cooperative Bank, Joe Durkin of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Frank Dawson of Angels Anonymous, Jacy Settles of Alzheimer’s Association, and Ronald Garron and Ilda Viveiros of Mechanics Cooperative Bank.
About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. For more information please call (800) 822-6344 or visit https://www.stjude.org.
About Forever Paws: Forever Paws works to give animals the gift of time through managed intake. This allows them to offer comprehensive treatment and care to stray, abused, or abandoned animals. Forever Paws continues to operate under no-kill practices, offering care for all treatable conditions with no restrictions on length of stay. Forever Paws will always place the quality of life of an animal as their most paramount charge. Forever Paws is devoted to educating future generations to foster compassionate and humane attitudes towards all species of animal. Forever Paws is non-profit organization, relying on donations, fundraising, and dedicated benefactors and supporters. For more information please call (508) 677-9154 or visit https://www.foreverpaws.com.
About The Alzheimer’s Association: The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research with a mission of leading the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The Association’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. They work on a national and local level to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research, the Association is committed to advancing vital research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. The Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer’s disease advocacy, fighting for critical Alzheimer’s research and care initiatives at the state and federal level. For more information, please call (800) 272-3900 or visit https://www.alz.org/.
About Taunton Area Community Table Meal Center: The Taunton Area Community Table (or TacT) is a community-based meal center dedicated to providing delicious, healthy meals to individuals and families in a warm, friendly and safe atmosphere in an underserved section of Taunton. TacT aims to put a modern spin on the traditional soup kitchen. We provide no charge, home-cooked meals to any guest who walks through our doors. There are no questions to answer, no forms to fill out, and most importantly, no judgement to endure. At TacT, we want to provide the personal touch that everyone loves to experience. Our guests are treated to a cafe-style setting and all meals are served by our volunteers at their seats. We strive to not only provide our families a safe, warm place to go, but to make them feel like they are a part of a community where they are loved. Our volunteers take great care in getting to know our guests, just as you would expect from your favorite coffee shop. For more information, please call (508) 386-3807 or visit https://www.tactmealcenter.org/.
About Angel’s Anonymous Inc. Food Pantry: Angels Anonymous strives to improve the quality of life for all those living in the city of Fall River Massachusetts and in surrounding communities. Services include (but are not limited to) a monthly food pantry, neighborhood-cleanups/community restoration projects, charitable drives, holiday assistance, LGBTQ events, and donations. Angels Anonymous serves ALL patrons in need with dignity, respect and inclusiveness by not discriminating in services offered to anyone based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, political affiliation, disability, and/or Veteran’s status. For more information, please call (508) 203-4701 or visit https://www.angelsanonymousfr.com/.
About Mechanics Cooperative Bank: With total assets of $722 million, Mechanics Cooperative Bank offers a wide variety of personal and business deposit and loan products. As a Massachusetts co-operative bank, 100% of customers’ deposits are always fully insured. Established in 1877, Mechanics Cooperative Bank is Massachusetts’ second-oldest co-operative bank with nine conveniently located branches in Bridgewater, Taunton, North Dighton, Somerset, Swansea, Fall River, Westport and New Bedford. For more information, call 1-888-MECHANICS (632-4264) or visit Mechanics-Coop.com. Member FDIC. Member DIF. Equal Housing Lender.