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LEE â After making a record amount of contributions to Berkshire nonprofits during 2020, Lee Bank has created its own foundation to continue and manage its charitable giving.
The Lee Bank Foundation, which is up and running, was funded with $5 million from Berkshire Financial Services, the community bankâs parent company.
The goal is to provide 5 percent of that sum, or $250,000, annually in foundation grants to nonprofits throughout the Berkshires that are helping to close the opportunity gap. Branch-based sponsorships will provide an additional $70,000 to these community organizations.
âOur goal both near and long term going forward is really to be more active in Berkshire County and invest more in Berkshire County across the board,â said Chuck Leach, the bankâs president and CEO. âAnd this is one element of that.â
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The scholarship, funded by a grant through the Matthew and Hannah Keator Family Fund, provides financial support to individuals who are ready to apply for U.S. citizenship. The financial support assists candidates in obtaining legal services during the screening and the application process as well as direct support to defray the cost of the federal naturalization application. There are six available scholarships for 2021. Acceptance of applications began on March 1, 2021. Scholarship recipients will be assigned a trained tutor from LitNet, who will work one-on-one with the applicant to prepare for the culmination of the naturalization process the civics and literacy exams.
Scholarships available for Berkshire County residents seeking to become US citizens berkshireeagle.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from berkshireeagle.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.