Mechanics Cooperative Bank recently donated $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Fall River, becoming the title sponsor for the club’s biannual gala.
“Theclub is honored to earn this support from Mechanics Cooperative Bank,” said Peter McCarthy, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Fall River. “The gala raises funds to enable the club to provide the youth and teens of our community with programs that are vital to their education, health and well-being.”
The Boys & Girls Club of Fall River offers a variety of programs aimed toward character development, learning and support for local youth. Joseph T. Batista Jr., president and CEO of Mechanics Cooperative Bank, noted that these programs are important for making the Fall River community a “better place to live and work.”
“We are a proud partner and supporter of their continued efforts and appreciate the tremendous hard work and dedication of the entire Fall River Boys & Girls Club staff throughout the year,” Batista added. •
