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Robert P. Lamprey, chairman of the MutualOne Charitable Foundation, announced today that the Foundation has awarded $5,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest to support the organization’s mentoring programs in Framingham and Natick, communities where MutualOne Bank has a major presence.

Big Brothers Big Sisters supports at-risk children and youth aged 6 to 18 through individualized mentoring programs that are professionally developed and supported. According to Jeffrey Chin, CEO, there are presently over 75 mentor/mentee pairs active in Framingham and 10 in Natick

“A one-to-one Big Brother or Big Sister relationship can have a profound positive impact on a child facing adversity,“ said Lamprey. “Our Foundation is pleased to play a role in making this life-changing promise available to young people in our community.”

With its recent Charitable Foundation award of $5,000, MutualOne Bank will be the sole sponsor of the 2016 World Music Series at Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham. Announcement of the award was made today by
Steven M. Sousa, executive vice president and COO of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee.

According to Amazing Things Executive Director Ellen Sturgis, the funding will increase the frequency of, and attendance at, shows featuring high quality music from around the globe. Plans for the six-session World Music Series will expand past cultural offerings with the addition of performances featuring Indian, Celtic, and Klezmer music, and more, all reflecting the diversity of the MetroWest area.

“We live in a truly diverse cultural area,” said Sousa. “The MutualOne Charitable Foundation is pleased to help Amazing Things reach out to a broader audience with its World Music Series in 2016.”

Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and a MutualOne Charitable Foundation trustee, announced today that the Foundation has awarded $5,000 to help advance the “iPads on a Cart” program introduced last year at Marian High School in Framingham.

The Foundation’s gift will help purchase up to 10 additional classroom Apple iPads to be used by faculty and students for specifically designed lessons and projects as the program enters phase two this year.

“We’re happy to support Marian High School’s efforts to enhance its technology capabilities,” said Haranas. “There’s no question that it is a definite plus for today’s students.”