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Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and chairman of the MutualOne Charitable Foundation, announced today that Family Promise Metrowest has been awarded the Foundation’s annual $20,000 Robert P. Lamprey Community Grant.

Family Promise Metrowest serves families experiencing homelessness or threatened with imminent eviction or shelter entry. The MutualOne award provides funding for new small group classes in financial education, good tenancy, and well-being and resilience skills, according to Family Promise Metrowest Executive Director Sue Crossley.

“Family Promise Metrowest continues to identify skills that will help families move out of poverty into stable, sustainable homes,” said Haranas. “We are pleased to help with this grant, named in honor of Bob Lamprey.”

The annual Robert Lamprey Community Grant was established in 2014 to honor Robert “Bob” Lamprey, former chairman of the board of MutualOne Bank and of the MutualOne Charitable Foundation, for his longstanding commitment, concern, and caring for those in need in our community.

The annual Lamprey Grant is restricted to a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization focused primarily on the towns of Framingham and/or Natick and must benefit a low-income or less-advantaged and/or under-served population.

Steven M. Sousa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee, has announced a $10,000 Foundation grant to Daniel’s Table in Framingham.

Daniel’s Table was founded to improve food security. Farm to Bag is one of the programs they run, working closely with local farms to access fresh produce every growing season. According to Co-Founder David Blais, the grant will allow them to purchase produce over this coming winter and early spring.

“Food insecurity is a serious problem affecting low-income members of our community,” said Sousa. “We are pleased to offer support to a group that has proven they can provide assistance.”

Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee, has announced a $5,000 Foundation grant to the Natick Housing Authority (NHA) to support their program to close the digital divide.

As part of the program, free T-Mobile® tablets are provided to NHA residents by the government. The Foundation’s grant will help expand Wi-Fi access, enabling residents to communicate with health care providers, connect with family, and get access to information.

“The pandemic has made it clear that lack of internet access is a major barrier for elderly residents to remain engaged in society,” said Haranas. “We are pleased that MutualOne Bank can offer assistance.”

Steven M. Sousa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee announced that the Foundation has awarded $10,000 to the John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation to support the Foundation’s Mazie Mentoring Program at Framingham High School.

The Mazie Mentoring Program is committed to transforming the lives of disadvantaged high school students who are at risk of academic and social failure, according to Mazie Mentoring Program CEO Connie Askin.

“The MutualOne Charitable Foundation is pleased to continue our support of this work,” said Sousa. “The mentoring program has a history of success in helping youth at risk continue their education and set and achieve their personal goals.”

Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and chairman of the MutualOne Charitable Foundation, has announced a $15,000 Foundation grant to MetroWest YMCA’s Heart of the Community Campaign.

The Foundation’s grant is in fulfillment of its fourth payment toward a $75,000 pledge to support MetroWest YMCA’s $4 million goal to transform and expand the Framingham Branch YMCA.

“The Framingham Branch YMCA is a key resource for residents of all ages in our City,” said Haranas. “Enhancing the programs and services will serve to multiply the impact the Y will have in our community.”

Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and chairman of the MutualOne Charitable Foundation has announced a $15,000 grant to the United Way of Tri-County (UWOTC).

According to Paul Mina, president and CEO of UWOTC, the grant will support the organization’s operations in Framingham which include a food pantry, free community meal program, Ready to Read literacy program, and several other social service programs.

“When people can meet their most critical needs, families and communities are stronger,” said Haranas. “We are pleased to support these programs that benefit local residents.”