Beacon Bank invests more than $600,000 in local nonprofits 

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, July 30, 2026 — Beacon Bank and the bank’s foundation invested more than $600,000 in its communities through charitable giving to over 180 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont from April to June.

“Our commitment is to support the organizations making a difference where we live and work,” said Jim Hickson, president of the bank’s Springfield & Hartford region. “Local nonprofits play an essential role in strengthening communities, and we are honored to help advance their work through these investments.”

Examples of nonprofits that received funding in the second quarter include:

· Blues to Green Inc.

· Drama Studio Inc.

· Revitalize Community Development Corporation

· Seeding Ventures

· Square One, also known as Springfield Day Nursery Corp.

Beacon Bank invests in the success and vibrancy of its local communities by supporting programs and organizations that focus on one of three areas: neighborhood revitalization and preservation, education and critical services.

Learn more by visiting the Community Support page on our website.

In all, 12 of Beacon Bank’s 145 branches are in the Pioneer Valley. They are in Springfield (3), Westfield (2), West Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Ludlow, South Hadley, Southwick and Agawam.

About Beacon Bank

Beacon Bank is a full-service, regional bank serving the Northeast and a subsidiary of Beacon Financial Corporation (NYSE: BBT). Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the bank has $22.3 billion in assets and more than 145 branches throughout New England and New York. The company, through Beacon Bank, offers a full suite of tailored banking solutions including commercial, cash management, asset-based lending, retail, consumer and residential products and services. It also provides equipment financing through its Eastern Funding subsidiary, SBA lending through its 44 Business Capital division and private wealth services through Clarendon Private. To learn more, visit BeaconBank.com and follow Beacon on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.