ROLLSTONE BANK & TRUST PLEDGES $25,000 TO HELP AREA YOUTH
Fitchburg, MA (April 10, 2025) – Rollstone Bank & Trust, through its Charitable Foundation, recently pledged $25,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster (BGCFL). Proceeds will help enhance programming at the Club, which serves 600 area youth. The Club members are comprised of a very diverse population, ranging in ages from 8 to 18 years old.
Jeff Bercume, CEO of BGCFL, said, “Support like this from Rollstone Bank & Trust helps us open doors of opportunity for hundreds of young people every day. This gift reflects the kind of community partnership that makes our work possible. Together, we’re creating a stronger, more supportive environment for our youth to grow, learn, and thrive.”
The Club aims to offer high quality programming at the Club focused on STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. With a variety of subjects like robotics, environmental education, LEGO design, expressive arts, and more, programs at the BGCFL help empower young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
“The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe and enriching place for young people in our region, helping them overcome obstacles and improve their well-being,” Mary Beth Jokela, COO at Rollstone Bank & Trust. “At Rollstone, we believe in the power of partnership to transform lives and communities; we’re very happy to help the Club in that endeavor.”
In addition to monetary aid, Rollstone Bank & Trust has a longstanding and robust volunteerism program. The Bank’s employees and board members dedicate thousands of hours to help non-profits in the region, including the BGCFL.
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Pictured: Lawrence Nfor, Sr. Director of Finance & Administration at BGCFL; Greg Renchkovsky, Director of Education & Grant Management; Mary Beth Jokela, Chief Operating Officer at RBT; Jeff Bercume, BGCFL CEO; Naomi Frantz, Director of Resource Development at BGCFL; Melissa Kuehl, Vice President of Marketing at RBT and Board Member at BGCFL
