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Lee Bank Foundation Awards $43,500 in Grants During Third Funding Cycle of 2024 Enhancing Support for Community Initiatives

Lee, Mass. (October 11, 2024) – The Lee Bank Foundation has announced the allocation of $43,500 in grants to eleven organizations serving the Berkshire region, marking its third funding round of 2024. These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, will bolster local initiatives addressing critical community needs.

The following organizations are recipients of the Lee Bank Foundation grants:

• Berkshire Children’s Chorus
• Berkshire Natural Resources Council
• Berkshire Pulse
• Child Care of the Berkshires
• Goodwill of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont
• Junior Achievement of Western MA
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
• Pediatric Development Center
• People’s Pantry
• The Brien Center
• Volunteers in Medicine

Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for the next round of funding can access the application and additional details via the Community Impact section of Lee Bank's website. The application deadline for the next cycle is December 1st, 2024.

Applicants must hold 501(c)(3) nonprofit status to qualify for grant consideration. The Foundation prioritizes programs that aim to narrow income and opportunity disparities within the Berkshire community. Funding requests should align with the Lee Bank Foundation’s focus areas, which include education, food security, economic development, health services, and mentorship initiatives. Each organization is eligible to receive grant funding once within a 12-month period.

Established in 2021 to uphold Lee Bank’s commitment to community reinvestment, the Lee Bank Foundation has awarded a total of 161 grants amounting to $803,100 since its inception. For more information about the Lee Bank Foundation and its community initiatives, please visit www.leebank.com.