MutualOne Bank’s annual Checking for Charity initiative will benefit two local community-building nonprofit organizations: Downtown Framingham, Inc. and the Natick Center Cultural District.

According to Steven M. Sousa, executive vice president and chief operating officer, MutualOne Bank will donate $10 for each new personal or business checking account opened during the Checking for Charity promotion. The funds will be shared equally by the two designated organizations.

Downtown Framingham, Inc. is an independent group dedicated to serving the people and businesses of the City’s downtown environment by actively promoting business, community, and culture. The Natick Center Cultural District, endorsed by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, promotes an active and dynamic arts and cultural presence and a vibrant, contemporary fusion of art, culture and business in a classic New England town setting.

“Both of these groups are dedicated to building strong, energetic communities,” said Sousa. “Their goals mirror MutualOne Bank’s goals, and we are proud to endorse their efforts with the support of our latest Checking for Charity campaign.”

Since its introduction in 2008, Checking for Charity has benefited A Place To Turn, Framingham History Center, Natick Historical Society, Framingham High School, Natick High School, Natick Veterans Relief Fund, Buddy Dog Humane Society, Framingham Public Library, Morse Institute Library, Callahan Senior Center, Natick Community-Senior Center, Ovations for a Cure, and the American Cancer Society.