Steven M. Sousa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee, has announced a $5,000 grant to Reed Academy in Framingham to support the school’s sensory program for special needs students.

The award will help Reed Academy purchase special materials and equipment for its Sensory Educational Social Skills Development programming.

“We welcome this opportunity to help Reed Academy meet the diverse educational needs of its students and their families,” said Sousa, “and to play a role in providing activities designed to build student skills and confidence.”